World’s Most Amazing Walks

Actor Robson Green takes viewers on a breathtaking adventure through some of the most incredible and awe-inspiring scenery on the planet. Each journey is filled with breathtaking vistas, fascinating history and bewitching wildlife, with a new discovery at every turn. Along the way, Robson immerses himself in both the landscapes and the stories of the people he meets along the way.
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Episode 1: Hadrian’s Wall
Robson Green takes on one of the most iconic walks in the UK, the Hadrian’s Wall path.
Robson Green sets out on one of the most iconic walks in the UK, the Hadrian’s Wall path. For Robson, who was born and rais ed in the North East, it’s a deeply personal and emotional journey across a landscape he’s loved since childhood. Robson retraces familiar footsteps through rugged moorland, exploring Vindolanda, where archaeologists are unearthing extraordinary finds from the Roman Empire.
Episode 2: Austria
Robson Green is in Austria hiking along the stunning Wachau Valley, following the Danube.
Robson Green is in Austria hiking along the stunning Wachau Valley, following the incredible blue Danube, exploring its rich history and enjoying the wonderful food produced on its banks. The hills are alive with the sounds and sights of one of the most beautiful corners of the world, and Robson is ready to discover a land furnished with castles and incredible scenery.
Episode 3: Scotland
Robson Green is in Scottish Highlands, a walkers’ paradise, hiking the Great Glen Way.
Robson Green is in Scotland, a walkers’paradise, hiking the Great Glen Way. This staggering rift valley cuts through the heart of the Highlands, from the foot of Ben Nevis, all the way to Loch Ness. Not only does this 73-mile route take in iconic landmarks, but it follows epic lochs and waterways. While on his adventure, Robson takes to the water to learn the truth about the Loch Ness Monster.
Episode 4: Normandy
Robson Green walks in the footsteps of the soldiers of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
Robson Green walks the north coast of Normandy, France, tracing the footsteps of the brave soldiers involved in the D-Day landings, the pivotal WWII battle. Robson starts his journey at Pointe du Hoc, seeing first-hand the way this land was reshaped on that fateful day in 1945. He then explores medieval history through the iconic tapestry in Bayeux and has a picnic complete with French delicacies.
Episode 5: Portugal
Robson Green walks a beautiful but lesser-known route in the Douro Valley in Portugal.
Robson Green walks a beautiful but lesser-known route in the Douro Valley in Northern Portugal, rich in ancient art, wildlife and world-famous wine. Along the way, Robson witnesses vultures thriving in the landscape as part of a rewilding project, learns about the way the Roman’s reshaped the land into one of the finest wine producing regions in the world, and paints his own Azulejo tiles.
Episode 6: Jurassic Coast
Robson Green explores an ancient trail along the Jurassic Coast, a stunning UNESCO site.
Robson Green explores an ancient trail along the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, UK. Along the way, Robson learns that fossils dating hundreds of millions of years are just falling out of the cliff faces. He has a cold-water plunge at the stunning Dancing Ledge with other brave swimmers and enjoys peaceful watercolor painting in Corfe Castle.
Episode 7: Spain
Robson Green sets out on one of the iconic pilgrimages, Spain’s Camino de Santiago.
Robson Green sets out on one of the world’s most iconic pilgrimages: the Camino de Santiago. He walks through sun-drenched fields, mountain passes, and ancient towns, exploring what makes it so meaningful to so many. Along the way, he meets pilgrims from a round the globe, each with their own reasons for walking and discovers that the Camino is as much about the inner journey as the physical.
Episode 8: Poland
Robson Green takes on an unforgettable journey through the heart of southern Poland.
Robson Green embarks on an unforgettable journey through the heart of southern Poland, as he explores the legendary Trail of the Eagle’s Nest. This stunning 100- mile route connects a string of medieval castles perched on limestone highlands. From descending into ancient bat-filled caves, to hiking across what could be the world’s smallest desert, Robson discovers a scenic and storied landscape.