Notes from Big Trails: On the Trail with Big Trail Adventures

Big Trail Adventures // Rob Savin

Notes from Big Trails: Stories from Big Trail Adventures is a podcast about finding joy out on the trail — and the journey of building a business to help others do the same. In each episode, we share stories from the people walking, running, and adventuring on the world's best long-distance trails, along with behind-the-scenes moments from Big Trail Adventures as we grow a business fuelled by a love of getting outside. Sometimes it’s reflective, sometimes it’s funny — always grounded in the real highs and lows of life on the move. read less

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Testing Times in the Lake District

Testing Times in the Lake District

Stephen Ross, founder of Big Trail Adventures spent a week in the Lakes testing four things:1. A new route that connects 35 Wainwrights in the Eastern Fells in a continuous loop.2. A new version of the Big Trail Adventures App3. Some new tech - how to keep his devices charged4. His fitness!In this episode, Stephen tells us how all that testing went. It's not just an insight into walking the Wainwrights, it's an honest take on what it takes to build a serious app for the outdoors.

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Testing Times in the Lake District

Testing Times in the Lake District

Stephen Ross, founder of Big Trail Adventures spent a week in the Lakes testing four things:1. A new route that connects 35 Wainwrights in the Eastern Fells in a continuous loop.2. A new version of the Big Trail Adventures App3. Some new tech - how to keep his devices charged4. His fitness!In this episode, Stephen tells us how all that testing went. It's not just an insight into walking the Wainwrights, it's an honest take on what it takes to build a serious app for the outdoors.

Pure Joy on the South Downs Way

Pure Joy on the South Downs Way

A story from Sarah and Ros who walked the South Downs Way in summer, 2025.We hear about what makes the trail so popular, where to stay and Sarah and Ros's favourite kit from their week of walking.A huge bonus from this episode is advice on how to pack for this trip without having to spend weeks in the gym lifting weights to prepare for hauling a heavy bag around!

35 Wainwrights in a Continuous Loop

35 Wainwrights in a Continuous Loop

There's a lot to test when you're building a business.In this episode Stephen Ross, founder of Big Trail Adventures talks us through his plans to test a new route, the latest version of the Big Trail Adventures app and some new tech.

68 Hours on the Northern Traverse

68 Hours on the Northern Traverse

In 2025 Kirsty Reade ran the Northern Traverse for the second time.190 miles across England from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay in one go. Once the race starts, the clock doesn't stop.In this episode Kirsty talks about the highs and lows of completing Wainwright's Coast to Coast trail in one go. The lack of sleep, new perspectives and how to look after your feet!

Storm at the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon

Storm at the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon

In July 2025 the organiser's at the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon faced a huge test.The night before the event rain came down in torrents. Fields were cut in half by rivers that appeared from nowhere. The wind blew down critical infrastructure.In this episode the organiser of the Saunders, Stephen Ross explains how he and his team not only managed to allow the race to go ahead but made it one of the most successful editions of the event ever.