Mountain to Glen The Podcast

Robert talks with Eamonn Keaveney, who in 2025, set out to walk all the way from Istanbul, Turkey, eventually arriving back in Ireland in his hometown of Claremorris, Co. Mayo, and he completed this journey, Barefoot.
As a result of this achievement, he has now been entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest recorded barefoot walk in history.
Listen in now to hear about his experiences along the way... especially if you have ever toyed with the idea of walking barefoot out there.

Andy Nolan returns to the podcast to talk about his experiences while climbing Mount Everest, the Highest Mountain in the world, standing at 8,848.86 meters. He gives an honest account about what life is like there and just how tough it can be. Definitely well worth a listen.

Neil discusses the bivvy bag, it's uses and advantages as well as regaling Robert with many fun, and interesting memories while using one on his travels. And as for Robert, he chat's about looking forward to changing up to a hooped bivvy tent.
There is also a competition, where you could win your very own Salewa Bivvy, courtesy of Charles Camping. Listen in now for good bivvy stories, and maybe win one for yourself.

Robert talks with Ruth Whelan, the Hillwalking Manager with Mountaineering Ireland, which is the national representative body for hillwalking, mountaineering and climbing in Ireland. They discuss the Women With Altitude event taking place in May, which Ruth is lead organiser for. This flagship initiative supports and empowers women in the outdoors. Curious to learn more, then tune in now.

Robert talks with Becky Gilmour who skateboarded the entire Wild Atlantic Way to help raise both awareness and funds for suicide prevention after losing a close friend this way.
Her journey of 2,500 km along the West Coast of Ireland to her hometown of Portrush in Northern Ireland on a skateboard, is an amazing achievement and a very human story.
Click on the episode now to hear about her incredible journey