Discover the rich history of Britain's thousand-year-old network of pathways, and it will be impossible to take an indifferent walk again. ‘A must-read for walking enthusiasts’ Jackie Morris, author of The Lost Words and The Lost Spells. ‘Cornish's book delves back into history and is written with a sense of urgency’ Mail on Sunday. ‘[Cornish's] passion for walking, natural beauty, and the rich history of these ancient roads radiates’ Times. Thousands of miles of ancient routes crisscross our land. Whether they are the steps of the Iron Age or paths of Anglo-Saxon mercenaries, they reveal a hidden history. Jack Cornish has devoted years to walking and documenting these forgotten paths, and ‘The Lost Ways’ is the story of the people who created and walked these roads. From sheep herders to Cornish miners and itinerant workers, this story of the land beneath our feet brings our past to life and places its future squarely in our hands.

Praise for The Lost Ways: ‘A clarion call to reclaim the lost ways and preserve this precious resource for future generations’ Walk Magazine. ‘Thrilling’ Country Walking. ‘A celebration of an ancient network and a call to reclaim what has been lost and preserve it for future generations’ The Best of UK. ‘[A] captivating story of the path... our guide excels in historical narrative... Cornish's celebration of the wealth of our history and the diverse movements for walking through the centuries is a worthy call to continue walking the routes - so we do not lose our way...’ The Oldie. ‘A vibrant narrative of millennia of movement and a call to action for the preservation of a threatened heritage’ Inkcap Journal.

Pages: 400, Dimensions: 13x13cm