Roger is a writer, photographer and lecturer and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He writes for several monthly magazines and speaks to groups and societies throughout the UK.
Canal History and Heritage – a colourful introduction to our fascinating inland waterways… unusual architecture, heroic engineering, impressive lock flights, dark tunnels and lots of quirky features. The talk can often be tailored to your local area.
A Canal Honeymoon – the story of a hilarious journey in a tiny wooden cruiser in 1962, with wonderful archive photos. The voyage visited such romantic places as Stoke-on-Trent!
A circumnavigation of the West Midlands – an amusing canal voyage from fifty years ago, when Birmingham’s canals were still a secret world.
Treasure Islands – travels through the Hebrides, visiting and exploring some of the smaller islands off Scotland’s west coast… Colonsay, Iona, Eigg, Muck, Canna, and more… landscapes and wildlife; legends and lore.
A week on St Kilda – explore this remote World Heritage Site, a tiny archipelago 40 miles west of the Outer Hebrides, with Europe’s highest sea cliffs, teeming seabirds and unique history.
Travels on the Silk Road – a 3,000-mile journey (by public transport!) following the ancient Silk Road through Tibet, Western China and Pakistan… an amazing array of people and cultures.
The road to Samarkand – a journey through remote Central Asia with high peaks, dazzling lakes, lonely deserts and fabulous ancient cities.
The Monarchs in Mexico – in search of the amazing colonies of bright orange Monarch butterflies, with visits to Mayan temples, Aztec palaces and the remarkable Copper Canyon railway.
Penguins and Patagonia – travelling by bus, train, boat, jeep, plane and foot, a journey through remote southern Chile, with mountains and volcanoes; fjords and forests.
The Magic of Morocco – a visual feast travelling from the markets of Marrakesh to the sand dunes of the Sahara
Wild Walks – Exploring Britain’s mountains and moorlands with stunning scenery, wild hills, rugged coastlines and rare wildlife – Roger writes each month for national walking magazines