Wayfarer : Love, Loss and Life on Britain's Pilgrim Paths book cover

Award-Winning Pilgrimage Journey

Travel Writing

Wayfarer : Love, Loss and Life on Britain's Pilgrim Paths

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When grief strikes, sometimes the only way forward is to walk.


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About the book

Following a devastating personal loss, travel writer Phoebe Smith turns to Britain's ancient pilgrim paths in search of solace and meaning. From remote Scottish trails to the sacred routes of England and Wales, she embarks on a series of journeys that become as much about inner transformation as physical distance. Blending lyrical nature writing with raw emotional honesty, this is a deeply moving exploration of how wild places can help us navigate life's most difficult passages. Smith's account reveals how the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other—following paths walked by seekers for centuries—can offer unexpected healing and hope. A beautiful meditation on loss, resilience, and rediscovering joy in the British landscape.

Book details

Published by HarperCollins Publishers

Audiobook ISBN: 9780008566555 30 Jan 2025 197 x 130 x 22 (mm) 224g 7 hrs and 20 mins