British Pilgrimage and Wild Journeys Books
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Across a Waking Land : A 1,000-Mile Walk Through a British Spring
Shortlisted for the esteemed Richard Jefferies Award 2023, this captivating tome follows the journey of Roger Morgan-Grenville, hailed by The Herald as 'one of Britain's leading conservationists'. In a bold quest to challenge the gloomy narratives of ecological decline, this seasoned nature scribe embarks...- £18.99 GBP
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All the Wide Border : Wales, England and the Places Between
Embark on a captivating journey along Britain's most profound faultline in this Waterstones Travel Book of the Year 2023. Mike Parker's 'All the Wide Border: Wales, England and the Places Between' offers a witty, heartfelt exploration of identity and belonging, tracing the scenic route...- £10.99 GBP
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Between Britain : Walking the History of England and Scotland
Embark on a captivating journey along the storied border between Scotland and England, a land steeped in centuries of conflict, cooperation, and cultural exchange. This 100-mile stretch of terrain, rich with tales of battles, treaties, and fortifications, serves as a fascinating lens through which...- £20.00 GBP
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Bothy : In Search of Simple Shelter
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE Venture into the heart of Britain's wild places with Kat Hill's 'Bothy: In Search of Simple Shelter'. These remote mountain huts, always unlocked and devoid of modern conveniences, beckon to those seeking solace in nature's embrace. With the keen...- £16.99 GBP
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Britain's Pilgrim Places : The first complete guide to every spiritual treasure
Britain's Pilgrim Places captures the spirit of 2,000 years of history, heritage and wonder. It is the complete guide to every spiritual treasure, including 500 enchanting holy places throughout England, Wales and Scotland and covers all major pilgrimage routes. Produced in collaboration with The...- £19.99 GBP
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Coasting : Running Around the Coast of Britain - Life, Love and (Very) Loose Plans
Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2021, "Coasting" chronicles an extraordinary adventure born from ordinary despair. Fresh out of university, Elise found herself drowning in the mundane trappings of adult life. Her solution? A preposterous 5,000-mile jaunt around Britain's...- £9.99 GBP
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Feet in the Clouds : 20th Anniversary Edition - A Tale of Fell-Running and Obsession
Lace up your running shoes and prepare to be transported to the rugged, windswept fells of northern England. "Feet in the Clouds" by Richard Askwith is a breathtaking exploration of the niche sport of fell-running, where athletes pit themselves against nature's most daunting terrain....- £9.99 GBP
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Finding Hildasay : How one man walked the UK's coastline and found hope and happiness
Embark on an extraordinary journey with Christian Lewis, as chronicled in his Sunday Times Bestseller and featured on Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Wild. This gripping tale follows Christian and his faithful companion, Jet, as they traverse the entire UK coastline, piecing together...- £10.99 GBP
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Hildasay to Home : How I Found My Family By Walking the UK Coastline
The Sunday Times number one bestseller returns with a heartwarming tale of perseverance and family. In this sequel to Finding Hildasay, former paratrooper Christian Lewis continues his transformative journey, both along Britain's coastline and through life itself, with his loyal canine companion at his...- £10.99 GBP
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Landlines : The No 1 Sunday Times bestseller about a thousand-mile journey across Britain from the author of The Salt Path
Embark on an extraordinary odyssey with Raynor and Moth as they traverse a staggering 1000 miles from Scotland to the South West Coast Path. This captivating narrative, penned by the acclaimed author of The Salt Path and The Wild Silence, offers a poignant exploration...- £10.99 GBP
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On This Holy Island : A Modern Pilgrimage Across Britain -- A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SUMMER TRAVEL BOOK OF 2024
Oliver Smith, the esteemed travel writer, embarks on a captivating journey to redefine the concept of pilgrimage in Britain. In this masterful exploration, Smith traverses sacred landscapes, delving into ritualistic travels from the Ice Age to contemporary spiritual quests. With a keen eye for...- £20.00 GBP
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One Thousand Shades of Green : A Year in Search of Britain's Wild Plants
Join Mike Dilger on a remarkable journey through the verdant landscapes of Britain as he embarks on an ambitious quest to discover 1,000 wild plant species in a single year. "One Thousand Shades of Green" is a captivating blend of nature writing and personal...- £11.99 GBP
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Sarn Helen : A Journey Through Wales, Past, Present and Future
WALES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024WATERSTONES WELSH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2023From the author of Addlands, and featuring illustrations by Jackie Morris, an immersive and evocative non-fictional journey through Wales and a revelatory meditation on the nation's past, present...- £10.99 GBP
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The Granite Kingdom : A Cornish Journey
Embark on a captivating odyssey through Cornwall with Tim Hannigan's "The Granite Kingdom", shortlisted for the prestigious Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year Award 2024. In this meticulously crafted narrative, Hannigan traverses his native land on foot, from the verdant Tamar Valley to...- £10.99 GBP
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The Lost Paths : A History of How We Walk From Here To There
***LONGLISTED FOR NATURE WRITING, THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2024*** Embark on a captivating journey through Britain's ancient network of pathways with this meticulously researched tome. Once read, even the most mundane stroll will be transformed into a fascinating expedition. The Times hails it as "A...- £20.00 GBP
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The Salt Path
Discover the transformative power of nature in this captivating true story of resilience and renewal, hailed as one of the decade's most impactful reads. From the pen of million-copy bestselling author Raynor Winn comes a tale that has captured hearts and minds across the...- £10.99 GBP
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The Summer Isles : A Voyage of the Imagination
Embark on an extraordinary voyage through the mist-shrouded Summer Isles off Scotland's western shores, where reality and imagination intertwine. In this captivating blend of travel writing, memoir, and cultural history, Philip Marsden guides you on a spellbinding exploration of these remote islands, steeped in...- £9.99 GBP
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The Wild Silence : The Sunday Times Bestseller from the Million-Copy Bestselling Author of The Salt Path
From the author of the phenomenal 80-week Sunday Times bestseller 'The Salt Path' comes another extraordinary tale that has captivated readers and critics alike. Raynor Winn's 'The Wild Silence' has swiftly ascended to the pinnacle of the Sunday Times bestseller list, cementing her status...- £10.99 GBP
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Walking the Bones of Britain : A 3 Billion Year Journey from the Outer Hebrides to the Thames Estuary
Christopher Somerville's captivating blend of wit and wonder propels readers on a geological odyssey from the ancient Isle of Lewis to the southern reaches of England. His narrative weaves together the tapestry of Britain's rich geological past with vivid local colour and natural history,...- £10.99 GBP
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Walking The Invisible
Embark on a captivating journey through the eyes of the Brontës, immersing yourself in their world as you tread the very paths that inspired their literary masterpieces. This 'imaginative and elegant trek through the landscape of the Brontës', as hailed by Grazia, offers a...- £9.99 GBP
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Wayfarer : Love, Loss and Life on Britain's Ancient Paths
A Financial Times best summer travel book of 2024 'A powerfully delicate book of love, loss and discovery, along paths of emotional understanding and physical wonder.' Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path On an assignment to walk the most famous pilgrimage in the...- £16.99 GBP
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Where the Wildflowers Grow : Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize
Acclaimed by critics and shortlisted for prestigious awards, this captivating exploration of Britain and Ireland's flora is a must-read for nature enthusiasts. Praised for its meditative prose and enlightening content, the book offers a joyous journey through the wild landscapes of these isles. Leif...- £12.99 GBP
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Estuary : Out from London to the Sea
LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2017A hauntingly beautiful social history of the Thames Estuary, from the author of On Brick LaneOut at the eastern edge of England, between land and ocean, you will find beautiful, haunted salt marshes, coastal shallows and wide-open skies:...- £10.99 GBP
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From Source to Sea : Notes from a 215-Mile Walk Along the River Thames
From Source to Sea: Notes from a 215-Mile Walk Along the River Thames is a captivating memoir that takes readers on an immersive journey through the heart of England. Author Tom Chesshyre embarks on an ambitious quest to walk the entire 215-mile length of...- £10.99 GBP
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Hidden Nature : Wainwright Prize 2018 Shortlisted
Fowler's moving memoir charts her experience of coming out as a gay woman, alongside her journey through Birmingham's canal networks, mapping both the waterways and the travails of her heart.' Observer'An emotional and compelling memoir, that left me inspired, both by her bravery in...- £9.99 GBP
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Islands of the Evening : Journeys to the Edge of the World
Embark on a captivating journey through Scotland's rich history, as seen through the eyes of a learned wanderer. Hailed as 'Magnificent' by the New Statesman in their Books of the Year, this tome delves into the fascinating tales of Irish saints who ventured to...- £10.99 GBP
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Rain : Four Walks in English Weather
Acclaimed novelist and nature writer Melissa Harrison presents a captivating exploration of the English countryside as it transforms under the influence of rain. In her book "Rain: Four Walks in English Weather", Harrison delves into the intricate relationship between precipitation and the landscape. Through...- £10.99 GBP
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Under Another Sky : Journeys in Roman Britain
Embark on a captivating odyssey through the archaeological and cultural vestiges of Roman Britain, guided by the award-winning author of Greek Myths. This literary work delves into the encounter with Roman Britain, exploring what the notion of 'Roman Britain' has signified to those who...- £10.99 GBP
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Walking the Wharfe : An ode to a Yorkshire river
Johno Ellison, a seasoned globetrotter and record-breaker, embarks on a nostalgic journey along the River Wharfe, the Yorkshire waterway of his youth. In his latest Bradt offering, 'Walking the Wharfe', Ellison follows in the footsteps of Victorian scribe Edmund Bogg, scrutinising the evolution of...- £9.99 GBP
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Walking With Plato : A Philosophical Hike Through the British Isles
Embark on a captivating journey with Gary Hayden as he takes you on a philosophical hike through the stunning landscapes of the British Isles. "Walking With Plato" is a delightful blend of travel memoir and philosophical musings, inviting readers to join the author on...- £8.99 GBP
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Wanderland : SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE AND STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR UK NATURE WRITINGAlone on a remote mountaintop one dark night, a woman hears a mysterious voice. Propelled by the memory and after years of dreaming...- £11.99 GBP
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