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Wild About Kinder

Wild About Kinder

De : Sarah Lister
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This is Wild About Kinder, the podcast for anyone curious about Kinder Scout in the Peak District. Each episode will bring you interviews with people who appreciate the Kinder Scout landscape. I will ask guests about why they love it here, what makes it special and unique to them, and how their personal experiences relate to a sense of connection. My aims are to create an accessible resource for people to listen to stories, to learn about important issues in a relatable and engaging way, and to bring together a feeling of community. There will be unique questions for each guest, but every person interviewed will be asked: "What makes you wild about Kinder Scout?" This will provide a nice collection of different responses throughout the making of the show. Alec Boyd and Gabby Wolstenholme from The Northern Project worked with me on series 1 of this podcast, which was supported by the Peak District National Park Communities Small Grants Scheme. The show is available to listen to completely free, anywhere that you can find podcasts. You can also download each episode as an MP3.Copyright 2026 Sarah Lister Sciences sociales
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  • How Do I Get to the Countryside? | Sarah Calcutt, Creator of Heath & Mud

    How Do I Get to the Countryside? | Sarah Calcutt, Creator of Heath & Mud
    Jul 4 2026
    What happens when you step off a train at Edale and ask, "How do I get to the countryside?"For writer, artist and creator of Heath & Mud, Sarah Calcutt, that simple question led to a lifelong relationship with Kinder Scout, the Peak District and a whole new creative life.In this episode of Wild About Kinder, Sarah shares how a chance visit to Kinder Scout sparked a deep love of walking, folklore, history, storytelling and printmaking. We talk about the joy of exploring hidden corners of the plateau, why she's drawn to mysterious places like the Aztec Rock, and how one lino-cut kit discovered in a drawer eventually became Heath & Mud - a community zine that has already raised thousands of pounds for Peak District causes.This conversation wanders through moorland paths, place names, ancient stories, creativity and belonging, revealing why Kinder Scout continues to offer something new every single time she returns.In this episodeSarah's unforgettable first visit to Kinder Scout after arriving by train in Edale.Why the Aztec Rock is her favourite on Kinder.Stepping off the paths and into the wild heart of the Kinder plateau.Why accessible paths can help more people fall in love with the People's Hill.The surprising ways Kinder Scout led Sarah into folklore, history, art and storytelling.The story behind Heath & Mud and how a homemade zine became a thriving creative community.Why Sarah believes in "just having a go."The hidden stories behind Peak District place names.How Kinder continues to surprise her, even after years of exploring.A favourite quote"Kinder Scout offered me something that I didn't even really know I was looking for."Mentioned in this episodeHaddon Hall https://www.haddonhall.co.uk/Edale Mountain Rescue Team – the volunteer rescue team supporting walkers across the Peak District, and one of the first charities to benefit from donations from Heath & Mud.https://edalemrt.co.uk/Landscape Trees – a charity restoring native trees and woodland across the White Peak, supported through sales of the White Peak edition of Heath & Mud.https://landscapetrees.org/Weird Walk – the beautifully produced walking zine celebrating folklore, history and curious landscapes that helped inspire Sarah's own publishing journey.https://www.weirdwalk.co.uk/The South Yorkshire Moors by Christopher Goddard – an excellent guide to the landscapes, history and folklore of the eastern Dark Peak, including the stories behind Win Hill and Lose Hill.https://christophergoddard.net/product/the-south-yorkshire-moors/About Sarah CalcuttSarah is the creator and editor of Heath & Mud, an independent Peak District zine celebrating walking, landscape, folklore, history and creativity. Through writing, linocut printmaking and collaboration with artists, photographers and writers, Heath & Mud has become a growing community project that has donated thousands of pounds back to Peak District conservation and community organisations.LinksHeath and Mud: https://heathandmud.bigcartel.com/Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heath.and.mud/Enjoyed this episode?If you enjoyed this conversation, please consider following Wild About Kinder, leaving a review, or sharing the episode with someone who loves Kinder Scout and the Peak District as much as you do.Every share helps more people discover the stories, history and wild beauty of Kinder Scout.Send in your own Kinder Scout stories on the Wild About Kinder website and contact the show host to send in your comments, questions and suggestions.Subscribe to the Wild About Kinder newsletter and send in your contributions.Share your favourite episodes by tagging @about.the.adventure on Instagram and use the hashtag #WildAboutKinder. Thank you!Recording dateThis interview was recorded on Kinder Scout, 14th May 2026.Host & ProductionBy Sarah Lister, About The AdventureContact the hostYou can email sarah@sarahventurer.com to send in your comments.
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    58 min
  • History Fuels my Adventures - Kirsten Amor on Wild About Kinder

    History Fuels my Adventures - Kirsten Amor on Wild About Kinder
    Dec 28 2025

    Join Kirsten, her dog Tryfan and I for a walk up Kinder Scout from Hayfield up to Cluther Rocks. Hear about Kirsten’s interest in archaeology and folklore, her book inspired by the Peak District, and what makes her wild about Kinder.

    I spontaneously recorded half of this interview while we were walking uphill together. Hopefully this means you’ll feel more immersed in the experience by listening to the river, our footsteps in the squelch, and a natural flow of conversation. I wanted to capture Kirsten’s vibrant, fun energy and playfulness with her dog while we walked, and the moment that she found the Dog Stone.

    Kirsten Amor is a Sheffield-based writer, editor, and photographer obsessed with nature, history, and adventure sports. ​She is a former archaeologist and lifetime climber, hiker, and runner. Her writing has appeared in BBC Travel, BBC Wildlife, Atlas Obscura, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, Mpora, The Great Outdoors, and Geographical, among others.

    References

    Longdendale Tales podcast

    Heath and Mud website

    The Curious Incident of the Dog in Kinder's Quarried Stone - substack post by Kirsten Amor

    Links

    Kirsten’s writing on Substack

    Kirsten’s website

    Follow Kirsten on Instagram

    Recording date

    This interview was recorded on Kinder Scout, 12th December 2025.

    Host & Production

    By Sarah Lister, About The Adventure

    Contact the host

    You can email sarah@sarahventurer.com to send in your comments.

    Get involved with the conversation

    Send in your own Kinder Scout stories on the Wild About Kinder website and contact the show host to send in your comments, questions and suggestions.

    Subscribe to the Wild About Kinder newsletter and send in your contributions.

    Share your favourite episodes by tagging @about.the.adventure on Instagram and use the hashtag #WildAboutKinder. Thank you!
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    37 min
  • Kinder Scout holds a memory for everybody - Interview with photographer Matt Oliver

    Kinder Scout holds a memory for everybody - Interview with photographer Matt Oliver
    May 4 2025
    Why does Kinder Scout appeal to Matt Oliver when his usual subject of photography is woodlands? He says that although they are very different environments, they carry a similar sensation. Find out more by tuning in.In this interview Matt tells us about how he got into photography, the challenges of capturing the Kinder Scout landscape, the companionship his dog Ralph brings to his life, and why he revisits the Kinder plateau. I asked him for a few tips on how to take good landscape photos too. Find out why Matt thinks you can show more by capturing less. We recorded this interview below the rocky outcrop of Ringing Roger, sheltered as much as possible from the wind. Listen out for the curlew and grouse in the background.Matt lives in Sheffield which gives him good access to the Peak District and combines his enjoyment for walking with his love of photography. He’s been a commercial photographer for over 28 years and whenever he can he visits the Derbyshire countryside to experience its beauty and finds it a great balance to his day to day work.Matt has been runner up in the Professional Photographer magazine Portrait of the year awards, and received highly commended images in both the Pink Lady food photographer of the year and The Best Shots photographic awards. He has also had images commended and printed in the Landscape photographer of the Year awards books and shortlisted for Outdoor Photographer of the Year 2018 & 2019.LinksMatt’s website: Derbyshire and Peak District landscape and woodland photography‘Forgotten Souls’ book by Matt OliverMatt’s substack: Among TreesFollow Matt on InstagramFollow Matt on BlueskyMatt’s commercial work: websiteReferencesAfter the rains - Matt’s post about Kinder Scout‘Forgotten Souls’ book by Matt OliverRecording dateThis interview was recorded on Kinder Scout, 3rd May 2025.Host & ProductionBy Sarah Lister, About The AdventureContact the hostYou can email sarah@sarahventurer.com to send in your comments and suggestions.Get involved with the conversationSend in your own Kinder Scout stories on the Wild About Kinder website and contact the show host to send in your comments, questions and suggestions.Subscribe to the Wild About Kinder newsletter and send in your contributions.Share your favourite episodes by tagging @about.the.adventure on Instagram and abouttheadventure.com on Bluesky, and use the hashtag #WildAboutKinder. Thank you!
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    54 min
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