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180. Along the Ridgeway with archaeologist Mary-Ann Ochota

180. Along the Ridgeway with archaeologist Mary-Ann Ochota

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180. Along the Ridgeway with archaeologist Mary-Ann Ochota

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Jan 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Take a wander along on of Britain's oldest roads: the Ridgeway. TV presenter, writer and archaeologist Mary-Ann Ochota is the patron of the Ridgeway National Trail, and takes host Fergus on a circular walk from the stone circle at Avebury onto mysterious Fyfield Down before walking along the Ridgeway to magnificent West Kennet Long barrow – where a big surprise is awaiting them in the prehistoric burial mound. Photograph by Oliver Edwards.This is episode 2 of season 15 of the Plodcast: Mindful Walks in NatureContact the Plodcast team and send your sound recordings of the countryside to: editor@countryfile.com. If read out on the show, you could WIN a Plodcast Postbag prize of a wildlife- or countryside-themed book chosen by the team.Visit the Countryfile Magazine website: countryfile.comWrite to us:Plodcast, CountryfileEagle HouseBristol BS1 4ST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jan 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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