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More Than Words

More Than Words

By: Gary Wilson
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 Exploring Britain’s furthest flung places — and the limits of one man’s knees. “More Than Words” chronicles a virtual expedition across Britain’s extremes — from the northernmost village to the southernmost settlement, with stops at the highest peak, the lowest fen, and several places that sound made up. It’s part fitness challenge, part cultural exploration, and mostly an excuse to write about obscure trivia, failed resolutions, and the joys of conditional formatting. Expect puns, ghosts, and reflections on the slow collapse of my joints.Gary Wilson Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Episode 14 - It's A Hard Loch Life

    Episode 14 - It's A Hard Loch Life
    Jan 11 2026

    ⛵️More Than Words – Stage 14: It’s A Hard Loch Life⛵️

    Because nothing says “Highland adventure” like failed gold rushes, haunted pubs, and goats still holding grudges from the 18th century.

    Featuring:

    ⚔️ Scotland’s most scenic lost‑property office

    🏰Achallader Castle: Highland piñata

    💀True Detective: Glen Orchy (pilot)

    💰 Tyndrum’s gold saga: 300 years of optimism, spoiler — the rocks won

    🚉 Towns with two railway stations, because duplication = progress

    🛁 Rob Roy’s outdoor shower

    👻 The Drovers Inn: taxidermy greatest‑hits album, with bonus ghosts

    💥 Cromwell’s redecorating tips

    It’s bogs, ballads, and a suspicious number of railway stations — equal parts folklore, failed enterprise, and surreal comedy.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 13 - Ridge Magnets

    Episode 13 - Ridge Magnets
    Jan 4 2026

    🏔️ More Than Words - Episode 13: Ridge Magnets 🏔️

    Because nothing says “scenic route” like collecting three Ballachulishes, avoiding murderous water horses, and accidentally stumbling into a Red Wedding origin story.

    Featuring:

    💀 The Glencoe Massacre: Airbnb of Annihilation (0 stars, would not recommend)

    🚢 A ferry so vital its breakdown qualifies as a local apocalypse

    🎬 Harry Potter waterfalls & Monty Python gorges

    👯 Three Sisters (some assembly required)

    😈 The Devil’s Staircase: hell of a climb, literally

    🗺️ Two villages that are definitely the same place (Google Maps disagrees)

    🐴 Loch Linnhe’s water horse: worst pony-trekking franchise ever

    It’s travel with geological grandeur — equal parts stunning vistas, historical carnage, and cartographic chaos.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 12 - Never Say Nevis Again

    Episode 12 - Never Say Nevis Again
    Dec 29 2025

    🏔️ More Than Words - Episode 12: Never Say Nevis Again 🏔️

    Because nothing says “holiday” like trudging up Britain’s highest mountain through fog, drizzle, and your own questionable life choices.

    Featuring:

    🧠 The psychology of voluntarily walking into a cloud

    🌊 Lochs, locks and lock-ins

    🏰 A castle renovation with imported mud

    🐶 Cow windpipes as pet food: discuss

    🌳 Planking since 1975 - surely a world record

    🏔️ Why climbing a “venomous” mountain is a good idea (It isn’t)

    It’s travel with altitude — equal parts awe, exhaustion, and soggy triumph.
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    23 mins
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