Inspirational Nature Writing Books
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Wild Atlantic Women : Walking Ireland's West Coast
Embarking on a transformative journey, Gráinne Lyons decided to traverse Ireland's western shoreline on foot. Her mission was twofold: to tread the paths of eleven trailblazing Irish women intrinsically linked to this coastal terrain, delving into their lives and accomplishments, whilst simultaneously exploring her...- £10.99 GBP
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Wintering : The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times
Delve into Katherine May's 'Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times', a Sunday Times bestseller and BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. This masterful exploration of life's fallow periods offers a profound insight into the art of self-care and rejuvenation...- £12.99 GBP
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The Old Ways : A Journey on Foot
A Sunday Times bestseller and Samuel Johnson Prize nominee, 'The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot' is a masterful exploration of Britain's ancient pathways by the acclaimed author of 'Underland', 'Landmarks', and 'The Lost Words'. Robert Macfarlane, renowned for his eloquent observations of nature,...- £12.99 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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Wilding : The Return of Nature to a British Farm
In 'Wilding', Isabella Tree unfolds the captivating tale of the Knepp experiment, a groundbreaking rewilding endeavour in West Sussex. With the precision of a detective and the passion of a naturalist, Tree chronicles how free-roaming grazing animals are crafting new wildlife habitats, breathing life...- £10.99 GBP
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A Natural History of the Hedgerow : and ditches, dykes and dry stone walls
The British hedgerow stands as an iconic emblem of the countryside, teeming with blackberries, hazelnuts, and sloes, whilst providing sanctuary to oak, ash, field mice, and butterflies. Though many of us may fantasise about gathering wild mushrooms or harvesting nettles for a hearty soup,...- £12.99 GBP
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Salt On Your Tongue : Women and the Sea
Charlotte Runcie's 'Salt On Your Tongue' is a captivating exploration of the ocean's profound impact on humanity, with a particular focus on its relationship with women throughout history. This eloquent narrative delves into the sea's ability to inspire, captivate, and instil fear, whilst chronicling...- £10.99 GBP
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The Living Mountain : A Celebration of the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland
Hailed as the pinnacle of British nature writing, Nan Shepherd's 'The Living Mountain' is a captivating exploration of the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. This masterpiece, featuring an introduction by Robert Macfarlane and an afterword by Jeanette Winterson, invites readers on an extraordinary journey through...- £14.99 GBP
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Islands of Abandonment : Life in the Post-Human Landscape
Behold, a literary triumph that has captured the imagination of readers and critics alike! This Sunday Times bestseller and Science and Environment Book of the Year has garnered numerous accolades, including the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. It has also been...- £9.99 GBP
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Nature Writing for Every Day of the Year
Immerse yourself in a year-long journey through the finest nature writing, with a carefully curated passage to relish each day. This exquisitely illustrated daily anthology presents a treasure trove of prose from across the globe and throughout history, spanning from Pliny the Elder's Natural...- £20.00 GBP
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Sea Room
Imagine being gifted your very own remote islands. For Adam Nicolson, this extraordinary scenario became reality three decades ago. At the tender age of 21, he found himself the custodian of the Shiants, a trio of secluded Hebridean isles nestled in treacherous waters off...- £10.99 GBP
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Stargazing : Memoirs of a Young Lighthouse Keeper
When Peter Hill, a student at Dundee College of Art, answered an advert in The Scotsman seeking lighthouse keepers, little did he imagine that within a month he would be living with three men he didn't know in a lighthouse on Pladda, a small...- £10.99 GBP
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Meadowland : the private life of an English field
Hailed as 'Britain's finest living nature writer' by The Times, John Lewis-Stempel offers an unparalleled glimpse into the secret world of an English meadow in his award-winning masterpiece, 'Meadowland: The Private Life of an English Field'. With the keen eye of a detective and...- £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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The Hidden Ways : Scotland's Forgotten Roads
In 'The Hidden Ways', Alistair Moffat embarks on a captivating journey along Scotland's forgotten pathways. With the keen eye of a detective and the passion of a storyteller, Moffat unravels the mysteries of ancient Roman roads, pilgrim routes, and long-abandoned byways that have shaped...- £10.99 GBP
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England : A Natural History
John Lewis-Stempel's magnum opus, 'England: A Natural History', presents a captivating exploration of the nation's iconic landscape. This masterful work delves into twelve distinct habitats, from estuaries to parks, chalk downlands to woodlands, painting a vivid portrait of England's rich and diverse natural tapestry....- £25.00 GBP
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Holloway
Venture into the depths of Holloway, a sunken path worn deep into the bedrock by centuries of travellers, both human and animal. In 2005, Robert Macfarlane and the late Roger Deakin, author of Wildwood, embarked on an expedition to uncover the mysterious holloways of...- £10.99 GBP
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The Fens : Discovering England's Ancient Depths
Delve into the enchanting world of the Fens with Francis Pryor's captivating exploration, as featured on BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week. This extraordinary narrative brings to life the mysterious, low-lying marshlands of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, where soaring church spires punctuate the landscape...- £9.99 GBP
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The Bridleway : How Horses Shaped the British Landscape - WINNER OF THE ELWYN HARTLEY-EDWARDS AWARD
Honoured with the prestigious Elwyn Hartley-Edwards Award for Equine Writing in 2023, Tiffany Francis-Baker's 'The Bridleway' delves into the profound impact horses have had on shaping Britain's landscape and national ecosystems. With the keen eye of a detective, Francis-Baker unravels the mystery behind the...- £10.99 GBP
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The Wild Places
In this captivating exploration of Britain and Ireland's untamed landscapes, Robert Macfarlane embarks on a quest to uncover the last bastions of true wilderness. From dense forests to windswept moors, rugged mountains to salt-kissed marshes, the acclaimed author of 'Underland' and 'The Lost Words'...- £10.99 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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The Flow : Rivers, Water and Wildness - WINNER OF THE 2023 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING
Crowned with the 2023 James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing, Amy-Jane Beer's 'The Flow' has been hailed as 'unparalleled' by the Wainwright Prize committee and a 'true masterpiece' by the Times Literary Supplement. This extraordinary work has garnered praise from literary luminaries and...- £10.99 GBP
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Windswept : Life, Nature and Deep Time in the Scottish Highlands
`Windswept is a wonderful work, prose painted in bold, bright strokes like a Scottish Colourist's canvas' ROBERT MACFARLANE `An instant classic of British nature-writing' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH A few years ago, Annie Worsley traded a busy life in academia to take on a small-holding or...- £10.99 GBP
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Underland : A Deep Time Journey
Embark on an extraordinary subterranean odyssey with the internationally acclaimed nature writer Robert Macfarlane. 'Underland: A Deep Time Journey' is a spellbinding exploration of the hidden worlds beneath our feet, crafted by one of the most beloved voices in contemporary nature writing. This Sunday...- £12.99 GBP
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A Philosophy of Walking
Embark on a journey through the art of bipedal locomotion with Frédéric Gros's captivating exploration, 'A Philosophy of Walking'. This bestselling French tome delves into the myriad ways we traverse from point to point, from pilgrimages to protest marches, revealing the profound insights each...- £9.99 GBP
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Akenfield
Hailed as 'the finest portrait of rural England' by Roger Deakin and 'exquisite' by John Updike, Ronald Blythe's Akenfield is a masterful exploration of Suffolk's countryside. Published in 1969, this instant classic paints a vivid picture of village life through the authentic voices of...- £9.99 GBP
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Under the Stars : A Journey Into Light
In this luminous exploration of nocturnal illumination, Matt Gaw embarks on a captivating journey through the darkness, unveiling the hidden wonders that emerge when artificial light fades away. From the ethereal glow of moonlit Suffolk to the celestial tapestry of Scottish skies, Gaw's prose...- £10.99 GBP
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Why Women Grow : Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival
LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKSHOP.ORG INDIE CHAMPION AWARDSSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR NON-FICTIONTHE TIMES / WATERSTONES TOP 10 BESTSELLERA RHS TOP 10 GARDENING BOOK TO GIFT THIS CHRISTMASA GARDENS ILLUSTRATED BEST BOOK FOR...- £17.99 GBP
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Enchantment : Reawakening Wonder in an Exhausted Age
Discover the Sunday Times bestseller that Nigella Lawson declares "will do your soul good". From the internationally acclaimed author of Wintering comes a soothing balm for our troubled times. Katherine May, feeling drained and overwhelmed by the relentless news cycle and pandemic-era anxieties, embarks...- £9.99 GBP
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The Way of the Hermit : My 40 years in the Scottish Wilderness
Imagine living alone for four decades in the rugged Scottish Highlands, miles away from civilization. Ken Smith's incredible memoir, "The Way of the Hermit", takes you on an extraordinary journey into his life as a modern-day recluse. For over 40 years, Smith has called...- £10.99 GBP
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The Book of Trespass : Crossing the Lines that Divide Us
A Sunday Times bestseller and nominee for prestigious literary awards, 'The Book of Trespass' by Nick Hayes is a groundbreaking exploration of England's hidden landscapes. This captivating work, lauded by literary luminaries, challenges readers to reconsider their perception of the countryside. Hayes unveils a...- £9.99 GBP
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The Frayed Atlantic Edge : A Historian's Journey from Shetland to the Channel
COLLECTIVE WINNER OF THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZE AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE `This is the book that has been wanting to be written for decades: the ragged fringe of Britain as a laboratory for the human spirit' Adam Nicolson Over the course of...- £10.99 GBP
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The Place of Tides
In this captivating tale from the bestselling author of 'The Shepherd's Life', James Rebanks embarks on a transformative journey to a remote Norwegian island. Years after a chance encounter with a solitary woman tending to wild Eider ducks, Rebanks returns to witness her final...- £22.00 GBP
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George : A Magpie Memoir
A literary gem lauded as Oprah Magazine's Book of the Year 2023, this enchanting memoir has been hailed as 'the literary romance of the year' by Oprah herself. Pulsating with an untamed wonder for the natural world, this narrative is as wild and unpredictable...- £10.99 GBP
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England's Villages : An Extraordinary Journey Through Time
THE STUNNING NEW BOOK FROM THE HOST OF BBC 2'S VILLAGES BY THE SEAEngland's villages have survived, developed, and thrived over hundreds of years. But what makes a village and how has that changed over time? Take a charming and unexpected journey through the...- £10.99 GBP
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Ponies At The Edge Of The World : On nature, belonging and finding home
In this captivating narrative, hailed as 'striking' by The Times and 'uplifting and moving' by BBC Radio 2, Catherine Munro invites readers on a transformative journey to the Shetland Islands. Described by Katherine May as 'a meditation on connection between humans and animals, and...- £12.99 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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Slow Seasons : A Creative Guide to Reconnecting with Nature the Celtic Way
Embrace the rhythms of nature and rediscover the beauty of life's slower seasons. In "Slow Seasons: A Creative Guide to Reconnecting with Nature the Celtic Way," Rosie Steer invites you to embark on a transformative journey through the ancient Celtic wheel of the year....- £16.99 GBP
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The Running Hare : The Secret Life of Farmland
Hailed as 'Britain's finest living nature writer' by The Times, John Lewis-Stempel presents a Sunday Times bestseller and Wainwright Prize nominee. 'The Running Hare' unveils the hidden world beneath our ploughlands, from industrious microbes to soaring kestrels. With meticulous detail and lyrical prose, Lewis-Stempel...- £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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Nightwalking : Four Journeys into Britain After Dark
Hailed as 'Britain's finest living nature writer' by The Times, John Lewis-Stempel invites readers on a nocturnal adventure through the British countryside. With his trademark vivid prose, lauded by The Daily Mail and The Spectator, Lewis-Stempel unveils the hidden world that emerges after dusk....- £9.99 GBP
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The Land of Maybe : A Faroe Islands Year
Paul Theroux lauds Tim Ecott's evocative prose in 'The Land of Maybe', declaring it an excellent work that ignites a desire to visit this peculiar and captivating locale. John Lewis-Stempel goes further, hailing it as a masterpiece that so vividly conjures the remote island...- £10.99 GBP
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The Enchanted Life : Reclaiming the Wisdom and Magic of the Natural World
Embark on a journey of natural marvels, practical wisdom, and transformative empowerment with this captivating tome from the author of the acclaimed 'If Women Rose Rooted'. Sharon Blackie invites readers to rediscover the enchantment that lies at the heart of our everyday existence. This...- £11.99 GBP
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Love of Country : A Hebridean Journey
Nestled on the fringe of the British Isles, the Hebrides occupy a singular place in the collective consciousness of Scotland and England. These iconic islands, facing the vast Atlantic, form a natural boundary of Europe and have long been a crossroads of ancient maritime...- £10.99 GBP
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Braiding Sweetgrass : Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
In 'Braiding Sweetgrass', Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves a tapestry of scientific inquiry and indigenous wisdom, creating a profound ode to the natural world. With the precision of a botanist and the heart of a Citizen Potawatomi Nation member, Kimmerer invites readers on a journey...- £10.99 GBP
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Notes from Walnut Tree Farm
Immerse yourself in the tranquil, introspective, and lyrical musings of Roger Deakin, the celebrated documentarian, environmentalist, and author of Waterlog. Notes from Walnut Tree Farm offers a captivating collection of reflections that are at once soothing, provocative, and refreshingly candid. In the twilight of...- £10.99 GBP
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Why Women Grow : Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival
In "Why Women Grow," Alice Vincent embarks on a captivating journey through the verdant realms of gardening, uncovering the profound connections between women and the soil they tend. This thought-provoking narrative delves into the motivations that drive women to cultivate life amidst the demands...- £10.99 GBP
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