The Old Ways
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Robert Macfarlane sets out to follow the ancient paths, tracks and trails that crisscross landscapes both near and far. From the chalk downs of England to the mountains of Scotland, from the pilgrimage routes of Spain to the ice-bound paths of the far north, he explores how these old ways have shaped human history and imagination.
Part travel narrative, part cultural meditation, this is a profound exploration of landscape, memory and the poetry of place. Macfarlane walks in the footsteps of traders, pilgrims and poets, discovering how pathways connect us to the past and to each other. His lyrical prose transforms walking into an act of reading the land, revealing the stories written into every track and footfall.
For anyone drawn to wild places and the traces we leave upon them, this is essential reading that will change how you see the paths beneath your feet.
