Active Outdoors
Active Outdoors
John Davidson
John Davidson, writer and editor of the Active Outdoors series in the Inverness Courier and Highland News & Media group, takes a look at life in the outdoors from his base in the Highlands of Scotland. Inspiration, advice and hopefully some fun as we chat to guests and see the benefits of enjoying being active outdoors.
Running the Speyside Way extension from Aviemore to Newtonmore
In the latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast, John Davidson is running the newest section of the Speyside Way - the 20-mile stretch from Aviemore to Newtonmore.
Dec 12, 2021
14 sec
The Strathdearn in Tomatin and Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
In this latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast, John Davidson is in conversation with Duncan Bryden, a former chief executive of the Cairngorms National Park Authority, about a project to breathe life into a Highland village close to the park.
Oct 17, 2021
15 min
The first Torvean Parkrun in Inverness and the Etape Loch Ness
What a weekend! More than 350 people took part in the new Torvean Parkrun at a brand new park in
Aug 30, 2021
10 sec
Etape Loch Ness 2021 preview
John Davidson is in conversation with event director Malcolm Sutherland ahead of the weekend's Etape Loch Ness cycle event taking place in Inverness and around the world-famous loch.
Aug 20, 2021
9 sec
Episode Four: Bikepacking the Moray Way, including parts of the Speyside Way, Moray Coast Trail and Dava Way
Recorded en route, the team of five riders talk about the reasons behind the trip, the fall and rise of Aviemore's famous Mountain Cafe - now the Bothy Bakery in Grantown - and how to plan the best adventures from your door.
Jul 25, 2021
18 sec
Episode Three: Lossiemouth woman’s e-bike bid for once-in-a-lifetime climb of Ben Rinnes
In our latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast, Karen Cox is in conversation with John Davidson about her challenge to ride to the top of the 841m Ben Rinnes in Moray, despite suffering from a number of disabilities that make balance and muscle control difficult for her.
May 31, 2021
20 sec
Episode Two: Kayaking, Cairngorms and more
Join us for episode two of the Active Outdoors podcast, when John Davidson goes sea kayaking at Cromarty with Explore Highland, talks to Cairngorms National Park Authority chief executive Grant Moir and heads high on the Great Glen Way.
Apr 25, 2021
25 sec
Episode One: Beinn Bhuidhe and a bid for a new mountain bike skills loop at an Inverness school
Welcome to the new Active Outdoors podcast. In our first episode, John Davidson is on the edge of the Monadhliath
Mar 26, 2021
27 sec