Rich on the Road - Hiking, Walks, Camping and UK Travel

Rich on the Road - Hiking, Walks, Camping and UK Travel

Welcome to Rich on the Road, a podcast dedicated to travel, day trips, and the honest realities of exploring the British landscape. Forget the hyper-polished travel show formulas and strict corporate scripts. This show is designed to feel like a casual, unscripted chat between friends over a coffee or a pint. We dive into the practical side of road trips, campervan life, and local adventures, breaking down the genuine experiences behind the destinations. What you can expect every Monday morning: Honest Campsite Reviews: The good, the bad, and the basic locations across the UK. Road Trip Diaries: Route breakdowns, travel logistics, and hidden roadside gems. Hikes & Day Trips: Practical previews of local walks, coastal trails, and mountain paths. The Travel Lifestyle: Unfiltered updates on gear, van tech, and the physical realities of life on the move. Grab a seat in the passenger side, hit subscribe, and let’s head out to the next UK roadside.

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October 12, 2026 • 18 mins

In Episode 11 of the Rich on the Road podcast, I'm checking in with the shifting UK weather as autumn begins to take hold here.

I give you a transparent update on my YouTube subscriber counts and explain why the results of my ongoing AI thumbnail experiment—testing a 100% authentic design against an AI-manipulated one—will officially have to wait until next week to finish.

The heart of this week's show is a comprehensiv...
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In Episode 10 of the Rich on the Road podcast, Richard serves up an honest, unscripted look at the daily grit of content creation.   He breaks down the waiting game of his recent YouTube thumbnail A/B test and vents some good-natured frustration over stagnant subscriber counts and bot activity.   Then, it’s time to head west! Richard takes you along on the first leg of his summer trip toward Cornwall.   This we...
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In Episode 9 of the Rich on the Road podcast, Richard deals with a sudden flare-up of knee wear-and-tear that sidelined his weekly hike, recalling a similar injury from his 2024 USA road trip.   Despite staying off his feet, he has plenty to share.   Richard follows up on last week's AI discussion by launching a real-world YouTube A/B test. He is pitting his own thumbnail design against one put together by YouTube’s...
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In Episode 8 of the Rich on the Road podcast, Richard pulls back the curtain on the recent "rebirth" of his YouTube channel.   He shares the brutal honesty of shifting content focus, losing subscribers, and why genuine engagement matters far more than vanity numbers.   Later in the episode, Richard dives into the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in travel content. From AI-generated Facebook flyers to...
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Welcome back to the Rich on the Road Podcast!

In this week's episode, I share an update on life behind the scenes, including my return to the gym, the aches and pains that come with starting again at 53, and the challenge of keeping videos, blog posts and podcasts flowing on a regular schedule.

I also talk about my recent walk between Beaulieu and Buckler's ...

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Welcome back to the podcast!   After a bit of an unintended summer break, we are back, but things look a little bit different around here.   In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why the old names (Driving Horizons and Stories Through the Shutter) are gone for good, how a major website malware attack forced a fresh start, and why everything is now officially aligned under Rich on the Road.   From he...
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In this episode of Stories Through The Shutter, I'm diving into some essential tips to elevate your holiday photography game. If you find that your snapshots often miss the magic of what you see with your own eyes, you're not alone!

Together, we explore simple yet effective techniques that can transform your pictures from mundane to me...

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In this episode, I dive into the much-discussed Fuji X100VI, a camera that has generated a fair bit of buzz since its release in March 2024. With a compact design and impressive 40.2 megapixel resolution, this fixed-lens camera caught my attention as I sought a smaller, more manageable alternative to my usual Canon gear for travel. I&rs...

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Welcome back to another episode of Stories Through The Shutter! Today, I’m taking you along on my adventure to Keyhaven, where I set out on a color shoot despite the grey skies looming overhead. Armed with my Fuji X100VI and a clear plan, my mission was to hunt f...

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Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I share the unexpected challenges I faced on what was supposed to be an epic road trip through the Rocky Mountains. Just four days before our adventure kicked off, I injured my knee to the point of needing crutches and having to start the holiday in a wheelchair.

This was leaving me petrified about how I could even enjoy the trip. Imagine flying 5,000 miles, only to question whether I&rsqu...

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Episode 01 - Finding Your Style in both Travel and Photography

Summary: In the inaugural episode of "Stories Through The Shutter," we dive into the often-overlooked relationship between travel and photography style. Host Richard Chubb shares his experience from a spontaneous photo walk at Fistral Beach in Cornwall, revealing how simplifying both gear and expectations can lead to a profound transformation in creativity and perspecti...

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Episode E00 - Bye Bye Driving Horizons, Hello Stories Through the Shutter

Episode Summary Welcome to a fresh start and the rebirth of Richard's podcast as he introduces Stories Through the Shutter! In this episode, Richard shares his journey from the previous podcast, Driving Horizons, to a new focus that intertwines travel and photography in a more thoughtful way. He invites you to join him on his explorations while exploring phot...

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Welcome to another, albeit it brief, podcast!

Work has taken over my life for the next 4 weeks, so in this episode I am just explaining what may be coming up over the next few weeks, and explaining why there may not be an episode every week. 

This could well be the shortest podcast I ever do! But I wanted to keep the regular listeners updated!

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In this episode, we hit the road to explore another of the UK's touring parks.

I talk abut the site and what we thought, plus, we pay a visit to one of our favourite funky beachside cafés with serious character.

Whether you're planning your next campervan getaway or just love the idea of quirky pit stops, this one's packed with info. From scenic pitches to flat whites served in a beachside shack, we’ve got stories, tips, high...

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In this week's episode, I share with you our plans for a Summer 2025 Road Trip, which takes us around the North West area of France.

We are taking the Campervan across the channel from Portsmouth, before embarking on a 1,100km road trip that takes us to Mont Saint Michel, Carnac, Loire Valley, Le Mans and lots of places in between.

Follow the route, and keep up to speed with our trip over on: www.drivinghorizons.com/campervan-roa...

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The VW California is great. We love it.

It works as an every day car.

It ferries us on holiday. 

We eat in it.

We sleep in it.

We play games in it.

But, what are the benefits, and the downsides, of upsizing to something bigger?

In today's podcast, I discuss my thoughts on the pros and cons of moving to a bigger van. From the driving of it, the sleeping and the living in it.

The Question is....is bigger necessarily better?

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The Campervan isn't dying, but it's not very well!! is the episode that charts the bumpy road of modern campervan life — quite literally. This isn't a dreamy #vanlife highlight reel. It’s the real story: from beds that get stuck mid-trip (meaning we had a train to catch) to windscreens that won’t wash (twice, same part). Join me as we rattle our way through dodgy taps, wardrobe doors that never shut up, and habi...

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This week on the Driving Horizons Podcast, we dive into a surprisingly disappointing pub stopover during our campervan travels—what went wrong, and what we think should be done differently. But it’s not all bad news! We also take you along to two unforgettable stops on the Dorset coast: the hauntingly beautiful abandoned village of Tyneham, and the impressive Tank Museum in Bovington.

Whether you're into UK road trips, ...

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This week's episode is all about our latest trip! Our camping trip at the Caravan and Motorhome Club site at Longleat.

During our stay, we headed into Bath, just 40 mins away, plus of course, our visit to Longleat Safari park.

I also detail the good, the bad and the ugly about the campsite

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In this episode of the podcast:

Join me as I share all the highs — and a few unexpected lows — from my recent stay at Cofton Holidays, one of the South West's most talked-about holiday parks. From peaceful countryside vibes and well-kept facilities to a few standout moments that genuinely impressed me, Cofton had a lot going for it. Whether you're looking for a relaxing family escape or just some quality time in nature,...

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