Clare Balding walks the final leg of her journey, from Staveley to Bowness, in the company of Colin Spearman, the man who designed the route.
Clare Balding enjoys the final leg of The Dales Way in the company of one of the men who designed it, Colin Spearman. Colin, joined by his wife Fleur, explains his intention of linking the industrial conurbations of West Yorkshire with the Lake District. As they walk from Staveley to Bowness, Clare reflects on her experience of the route and how much it has meant to her. Colin , Fleur and Clare celebrate the end of the journey with ice cream and a paddle in Lake Windermere.
Producer Lucy Lunt.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Clare Balding |
| Interviewed Guest | Colin Spearman |
| Producer | Lucy Lunt |
Broadcasts
- Thu 23 Oct 201415:00BBC Radio 4
- Sat 25 Oct 201406:07BBC Radio 4
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