A *sleep safe* episode to take you to bed with the sound of summer in your ears. Episode 138 - Ocean peace above Folkestone beach (31 mins) Rising thermals, from far below, carry up the ocean's murmurings. The sound of a cricket merges with the waves. > bit.ly/LenFolk2

New YouTube upload - 3 mins from the sleeper train as it glides through the night.

Sunshine for a grey day. Headphones on! Episode 270 - Soundscene from Northward Hill Nature Reserve (19mins) A short but mighty episode recorded in Kent in May. A woodland full of birdsong, including a nightingale. > bit.ly/LenNtgl

Thought you might like to see more of the train which took us the 850km across France. Listen in to a stretch of the journey here. Episode 282 - Night train to Paris (*sleep safe) > bit.ly/LenGdA1

October treats. Free apples and pears from local gardens.

End of the month already! What's been your outside highlight in September?

Record crowd fills 'world's longest railway bench' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... And here it is on a non-record breaking day.

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Beautiful conditions marking the end of the month. #ThickTrunkTuesday

It's a good year for squirrels. 🌰 #ThickTrunkTruesday

New YouTube upload - 3 mins from the sleeper train as it glides through the night.

Michaelmas daisies in the September sunshine. ☀️

❤️ Coventry Cathedral Second biggest tapestry in the world!

NEW! Episode 282 - Night train to Paris (52 mins) The gentle and soothing sound from inside a cabin as we crossed France in August. This episode is *sleep safe*, if you like trains. > bit.ly/LenGdA1

Family daytrip to Coventry on the rails to mark #Railway200. Nice message at Euston to send us on our way.

Happy #Railway200! We've got a treat coming for you later.

Trainscapes - episodes with the sounds of trains. Explore our collection here. #Railway200

27 September is the official birthday of the railway. This history of the railway timeline explains. #Railway200

Perfect blue sky here in London today.

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September morning sunshine. ☀️

Bit quiet today as been to the dentist. Going to tune in to a happy place instead.

Starts petition to add Dent Station to Historic England's new listing of stations. #Railway200 Episode 195 - Tranquility found on England's highest railway station (43 mins) Listen to this place> bit.ly/LenDent2

Tree vs fence. #ThickTrunkTuesday In the garden square at the German Hospital, E8.

Blue skies in London for the #OpenHouse festival this year. We visited the German Hospital in Dalston which was built in the 30s and converted into flats in the 90s. Gorgeous.

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This location was the one that got away. We were there in February on a beautiful day. But there just wasn't enough sound. It's hard to record emptiness.

Wish we were by the sea today. Episode 145 - Curling folding breaking waves (26 mins) The beach between Winchelsea and Rye Harbour. Listen with headphones to get the full hi-def sound of the sea. > bit.ly/LenWSea2

This week's episode ICYMI. Episode 281 - Night rain in the Pyrenees (sleep safe with chimes) Its 3am on the road leading out of the village. It's been raining for hours following a dramatic storm with intense lightning. Listen as the rain builds and fades. > bit.ly/LenStLr1

Don't think there are many sound-based awareness days other than Dawn Chorus Day? Do you know of any? #TalkLikeAPirateDay

Everything you ever wanted to know about the humble blackberry - 350 species! New Country Diary by @sarahlambert7.bsky.social

It's a mast year for oak trees.

Listen to the sound at the Portland end of Chesil Beach. This was a wow day for us as the sound was so different to any other shingle beach. Episode 163 - Chesil Beach (25 mins) Best with headphones > bit.ly/LenChesil

Sunshine through your ears... 🎧 Episode 75 - Bobbing boats at Wrabness (32 mins) Sit under a tree on the footpath along the beach in Essex. Listen to the gentle lapping of the water and masts of the boats tinkling in the breeze. bit.ly/LenWrab1

Hello + welcome if you have just found us! We're a podcast of #SlowRadio sounds from real places. Explore 280+ episodes of sea, country and quiet whenever you need. This is a good first listen. Episode 89 - The birds of the leafy ravine (37mins) A dawn chorus from Cheshire in June > bit.ly/LenPkD8

After such windy and rainy conditions yesterday there are carpets of conkers under the trees in the park this morning. #ThickTrunkTuesday

NEW! Episode 281 - Night rain in the Pyrenees (sleep safe with chimes) Its 3am on the road leading out of the village. It's been raining for hours following a dramatic storm with intense lightning. We left the box under a tree with big leaves. Listen as the rain builds & fades. > bit.ly/LenStLr1

Did you get out to see water or autumnal colours over the weekend?

There should be more places which celebrate the humble conker and the joy they bring in September.

For when you need to spend some time under the trees. Episode 206 - Dawn birdsong in the leafy ravine (41 minutes) 5am. May. Cheshire. A glorious dawn chorus. > bit.ly/LenRav3

Finally, the mushrooms are starting to appear! #FungiFriday

Friday afternoon brain cleanser while you work or rest. Episode 194 - Inside a bird hide (36mins) The sound from an inside-outside space on a warm sunny late afternoon at the end of summer. Listen to the wind as it finds its way in through the gaps. Best with headphones > bit.ly/LenMuck2

Oak leaves heavy with evidence of the silk button gall wasp (neuroterus numismalis).

Are you planning a weekend walk between the rain showers? #FingerPostFriday

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Got a long task to do? Our 3-hour episodes are a good companion to keep you going. This one from Kielder in Northumberland starts with May birdsong and sunshine.

A perfect moment. > youtu.be/lqoq786SEBE

Listen on repeat if needed. 35 minutes of peaceful tranquility. Episode 98 - A ship that passes in the night (sleep safe) Listen with headphones for the full effect > bit.ly/LenShp

The sound of a river through the trees, with different cicadas, near and far on a warm day. Then, the rumble of thunder building into a storm and eventually, rain. Escape to this rich place via YouTube - our latest episode.

All the greens. Some sections of our favourite bridge in Harlow have had a lick of paint.