Landlines: The No 1 Sunday Times bestseller about a thousand-mile journey across Britain from the author of The Salt Path (Raynor Winn, 3)

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The Cape Wrath Trail is over two hundred miles of gruelling terrain through Scotland's remotest mountains and lochs. But the lure of the wilderness and the beguiling beauty of the awaiting glens draw them northwards. Being one with nature saved them in their darkest hour and their hope is that it can work its magic again. An inspirational story of love and endurance; of trails offering links to ancient times. But it's clear-eyed, too, on the future we're shaping * Telegraph, 'Best travel books to buy for Christmas 2022' * If you followed Raynor and husband Moth on The Salt Path, you will thrill to join them on this epic walk, from Scotland's wild and beautiful Cape Wrath Trail. Miracles might just happen when you put your best foot forward. Saga Magazine This has a great outlook on a good few areas of GB and if you were ever wondering about visiting then this has a little insight into that. She knows of only one cure: the healing power of walking. Embarking on a journey across the Cape Wrath Trail, over 200 miles of gruelling terrain through Scotland's remotest mountains and lochs, Raynor and Moth look to an uncertain future.

The Wild Silence did not hold the same novelty value but I enjoyed her exploration of mindset v nature. At the time I wrote "Raynor Winn's writing raises this book from memoir to something painfully visceral. She captures emotions and landscape so deftly that you are carried along with joy despite this not always joyous narrative which inspires deep hope. Inspiration from the natural world provides catharsis and inner strength." This is a story about hardship and struggling against insurmountable odds, refusing to give in. But it is also about hope and there are also many moments of humour that pop up, little lamps of laughter brightening a bleak path. As well as a portrait of a telepathic marriage of true minds, and a snapshot of a fretful island, this is a soaring lament and a tub-thumping tirade - for all that is being lost, for all that may yet be saved * Telegraph * noh, ja eelmistest raamatutest veel rohkem on siia puistatud moraaliga mõtisklusi sel teemal, kuidas inimesed kaotavad kontakti maaga, kuidas maa müüakse maha ja ehitatakse täis ja külvatakse sinna monokultuure ja loodusele jääb järjest vähem ruumi. lisaks sinna juurde veel pandeemia lõpp (usaldamatus võõraste vastu eriti väikestes kogukondades) ja Brexitist tingitud jamad (Raynor on sunnitud käima tuhat miili vale suurusega saabastes, sest tema suurust lihtsalt kuskil ei ole, sest... tarneraskused) ja kokku on see kõik ikkagi päris nukker ka.

As the fracture lines between nations grow wider, how do we relate to each other, and to the land on which we live and the world around us? Ik zit een beetje tussen twee en drie sterren in bij dit boek. Voor een deel gelden voor dit boek dezelfde opmerkingen die ik deels bij de andere delen al beschreven heb. De beschrijvingen van de natuur zijn mooi, maar je krijgt niet echt zicht op de twee hoofdpersonen, Ray en Moth. Verder vond ik het hele boek nogal deprimerend doordat de ontberingen die beide wandelaars moeten doorstaan de mooie momenten overschaduwen. Het verhaal is bijna een aaneenschakeling van regen, storm, muggen, steekvliegen en kapotte voeten. Het boek nodigt niet uit tot wandelen. Verder doet de informatie over de verschillende streken en dorpen nogal encyclopedisch aan en komen de filosofische opmerkingen mbt actuele onderwerpen zoals klimaat, Corona en Brexit nogal pathetisch over. Raynor Winn is a master of writing about nature and grief. A gripping story about a search for home, resilience and emotion, all the while in conversation with the sea.” - The Guardian

In this book, not only do we get to explore a route along with Raynor and her husband Moth, but they take us through parts of Scotland, England and Wales! They are such an inspiration to me, especially Moth who as many of you will know has a degenerative disease. The Salt Path made it's impact on me as a new voice, a new way of living and a life being lived in the moment one foot in front of the other. As someone who enjoys walking I truly admire what Raynor and Moth have done. As someone who also detests midges, sore feet and heavy rain, I read most of this book feeling I was reading about some kind of personal hell. As well as a portrait of a telepathic marriage of true minds, and a snapshot of a fretful island, this is a soaring lament and a tub-thumping tirade?for all that is being lost, for all that may yet be saved.”An inspiration' ISABELLA TREE'A tale of remarkable resilience and nature writing at its best' iSome people live to walk. An inspiring and beautifully written story of hope and healing. We, her readers, are privileged to walk alongside her. Countryfile Eindelijk was daar dan het derde deel van de tocht van Moth en Ray. Wederom de prachtige, heldere en beeldende taal. Het voelt alsof je deel bent van de wandeling. Een aantal elementen werden vaak herhaald (Ray’s schuldgevoel, Moths langzame herstel, het thee drinken, tóch als maar verder lopen), waardoor het soms wat voorspelbaar werd. Ik miste de onverwachte wending en / of nieuwe gebeurtenis in dit boek een beetje. Ligt het aan het feit dat ik die boek in (een zeer Hollandse) nogal stroeve vertaling las? Ligt het aan het feit dat dit boek voelt als een verplicht nummertje? Een zoveelste variatie op hetzelfde thema? This is a story of grit and persistence, but most importantly, a tale of putting oneself ‘in the way of hope.’ Readers familiar with the couple's previous adventures especially will love this third installment. Booklist

A beautiful, luminous and magical piece of writing." - Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry If you liked The Salt Path you’ll enjoy this book, an incredible adventure with notes about the wildlife and surroundings in beautiful detail. I loved following the journey,and the descriptions of the country. However, I sometimes found the author's tone and opinions difficult. Not only the fairly regular remarks about Brexit but I found myself annoyed by her "I told you so" repetitions when Moth had done something silly. Raynor Winn has done it again. She's achieved a miracle, defying all odds and walking 1,000 miles with her beloved husband Moth. But she has also given her vast army of fans - both armchair hikers and the real thing - another wondrous book, full of compassion, humour, insights, closeness to nature and true, bloody-minded grit. An inspiration. -- Isabella Tree, author of WildingFans of The Salt Path will love this moving continuation of Raynor and her husband Moth's journey . . . Alongside beautiful nature writing, there are thought-provoking observations on our countryside and the threat it is under' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Raynor knows that her husband Moth's health is declining, getting worse by the day. She knows of only one cure: the healing power of walking.