Ancient : Reviving the Woods That Made Britain Postal paths span the length

Postal paths span the length and breadth of Britain - from the furthermost corners of the Outer Hebrides to the isolated communities clinging to the cliffs of the Rame Peninsula in south-east Cornwall

from the Lake District and Peak District to overlooked pockets of woodland on the edge of London

or as a companion for your own walk with one of our most beloved  writers

rich too in the love between puppy and child

Ancient : Reviving the Woods That Made Britain Postal paths span the lengthLong listed for The Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2026 'A wonderful ramble beneath the boughs' Chris Packham 'Brilliant and highly readable' John Wright 'Spellbinding. A thrilling account' James Fox 'Passionate, knowledgeable and immersive' Tristan Gooley A beautifully written exploration of Britain's ancient woodlands, this inspiring work of nature writing reveals why these remarkable habitats are among our most precious and most threatened