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Best Seasonal Walking Guide

The January Man

by Christopher Somerville

Audiobook Narrated by Christopher Somerville 8 hrs and 58 mins

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Christopher Somerville invites readers on an enchanting year-long walking journey through the British countryside, with each month bringing its own distinctive character and natural wonders. From frost-kissed January mornings to the golden light of autumn, he explores beloved paths and hidden corners across England, Scotland, and Wales, revealing the profound connection between landscape, season, and the human spirit.

Drawing on poetry, folklore, and natural history, Somerville weaves together personal reflection with keen observations of the changing world around him. His intimate knowledge of Britain's footpaths and his gift for storytelling transform ordinary walks into extraordinary adventures, celebrating the restorative power of putting one foot in front of the other through all weathers and seasons. A love letter to walking and the British landscape that will inspire readers to lace up their boots and discover their own paths.