Manni Coe on BBC Radio 4’s Ramblings

If you happened to be listening to BBC Radio 4 on a quiet Thursday afternoon, you might have caught a familiar voice among the birdsong. Manni Coe, founder of TOMA & COE, joined Clare Balding on her acclaimed walking programme Ramblings to reflect on the power of pilgrimage, storytelling on the move, and the act of walking and thinking.

Their conversation unfolded along the Camino Sanabres. As he spoke, the spirit of the Camino de Santiago came alive: the ritual of walking, the rhythm of conversation, and the quiet revelations that emerge between the miles. He spoke of vulnerability, connection, and the healing strength of walking. In many ways, it was a distillation of everything TOMA & COE stands for.

For those of us who’ve walked with Manni his words on Ramblings will have struck a deep chord. As he told Clare, “There is an external and an internal Camino.” It’s not just a journey across terrain, but a profound journey inward.

Why We Walk

At TOMA & COE, we don’t walk to tick off distances or conquer terrain. We walk to be present. We walk to bear witness. We walk to connect, with ourselves, with others, and with the land. Our Caminos are not about speed or achievement, but about presence. They are gentle, nourishing, and deeply human.

This ethos has shaped every step of our past pilgrimages, and it continues to guide the ones ahead.

Join Us on the Camino in 2025/6

Following the response to Manni’s appearance on Ramblings, we are delighted to announce new Camino experiences for 2025 and 2026. Each journey is carefully curated, blending beautiful accommodation, thoughtful pacing, and the soul of Spanish hospitality. You’ll be walking with purpose and with people who understand that the real path isn’t the one beneath your feet.

These are more than walking holidays. They are invitations to step into something timeless. And they fill up quickly.

If Manni’s words stirred something in you, let this be your sign. Come and walk with us. Come and listen, not just to the land, but to what stirs within.

To register your interest in the 2025 and 2026 Caminos, email us at info@tomaandcoe.com or explore more on our website.

And if you missed it, you can still catch Manni’s episode of Ramblings on BBC Sounds.