Britain's Weird and Wonderful Countryside

You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy the outdoors. You just need to be curious.

From journalist and natural history enthusiast Hannah Roe comes Britain’s Weird and Wonderful Countryside, a fascinating compendium of the most intriguing features and forgotten secrets found across the British countryside. This is the ultimate field guide for anyone who has ever paused on a walk, noticed something unusual, and wondered: what’s that all about?

Inside you’ll discover:

• A guide for decoding any landscape, including hills and heathland, woodland and forests, rivers and coastlines, rocks and cliffs, farmland and fields, flora and fauna and human-made landscapes
• A regional breakdown of fascinating oddities, histories and folklore across England, Scotland and Wales
• Maps of 11 regions of the British Isles, specifically the South East, South, South West, East Anglia, East Midlands, West Midlands, Yorkshire, North West, North East, Wales and Scotland
• Gorgeous bespoke illustrations that bring Britain’s varied landscape and rich history to life

Whether you’re planning a weekend wander close to home or you're heading off on a staycation, Britain’s Weird and Wonderful Countryside is your invitation to turn the simplest walk into a mini adventure.