Welcome back to another episode of the Lighthouse Explorers podcast! This week, I had the great fortune to talk to Ed Peppitt to ask him about his travels around England and Wales. These included cycling 3,500 miles, spotting over 300 lighthouses, and raising over £15,000 for Shift MS.Ed's book, 'The Beacon Bike', is absolutely brilliant. In it, he shares the highs and lows of this huge undertaking. His love and appreciation for the lighthouses jumps off of the page, and he doesn't shy away from the emotional hardships which come with such a challenge. (Ed hadn't ridden a bike in twenty years before completing this endeavour!)I've been keen to get Ed on the podcast for a while, and I am so pleased with how this episode turned out.Enjoy!
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Cycling 1000km Just to See Lighthouses & Dodging Storms | Our Summer Updates
I've been gone for a while! Let's catch up! It's been an amazing summer for lighthouse trips, from our group adventures to Southwold and Point of Ayr lighthouses, the cancelled Spurn Point trip and what it taught us, a 1000km cycle ride exploring Ireland’s coastal lights, and a lovely chat with a Leasowe Lighthouse volunteer.
Today we travel to Tynemouth, to delve briefly into the history of its 3 lighthouses.
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Pocket-sized men at Southwold Lighthouse | 5 Minute Light(house) Bites
Today we travel together to Southwold Lighthouse in Suffolk, touching on its unusual placement within the town and its TV fame.If you’re interested in visiting this lighthouse, I’m hosting a group trip on the 28th June 2025. Tickets are available at www.lighthouseexplorers.com.
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Haunting of the Point of Ayr Lighthouse | 5 Minute Light(house) bites
Ahead of our group trip in June 2025, I discuss the ghostly past of the Point of Ayr Lighthouse. An infamous ghost hunting spot on the North Welsh coast.I hope you enjoy. If you fancy coming along on the trip, please consider signing up to our group trip at www.lighthouseexplorers.com.See you next Sunday for the next episode; we’ll be chatting about Southwold Lighthouse, of ‘Grandpa in my Pocket’ fame.
The podcast for lighthouse enthusiasts and those who have a vague interest in lighthouses... and everyone in-between. We'll be covering the history of lighthouses, folk tales surrounding these mystical beacons, interviews with lighthouse keepers, and more.
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