The Observant Walker - Wild Food, Nature and Hidden Treasures on the Pathways of Britain

We don''t walk merely for exercise. At our own pace, we pass through landscapes slowly enough to pause, look and wonder - and yet we rarely take this opportunity, or fully understand what we see. When we do, our sense of place is expanded, our knowledge is deepened and we can discover richness in even the most everyday stroll. John Wright has been leading forays around Britain for decades. As an expert forager, he shows people how to identify the edible species that abound - but he also reveals the natural history, stories and science behind our surroundings. Here, he takes us with him on eight walks: from verdant forests to rocky coastlines, via city pavements, fields and rolling hills, he illuminates what can be found on a walk across any British terrain, and how you might observe them for yourself. Warm, wise and endlessly informative, with helpful illustrations and suggested routes, this book will help you to see the world around you with new eyes: no walk will be the same again.

Product details

• Authors: JOHN WRIGHT, John Wright, Wright John
• Publisher: Profile Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9781788166874
• ISBN: 978-1-78816-687-4
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 218 mm x 38 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Other sports disciplines; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; NATURE / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Walking, Walking, hiking, trekking, The Earth: natural history: general interest