Britain''s Weird and Wonderful Countryside : A Field Guide

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?

With a spirit of old-fashioned adventure, Hannah equips you with the tools to read the land and explore the quirks of Britain''s counties and regions, answering questions like:

- why do rivers bend?
- why do some horses have furry feet?
- why are some places always muddy?
- why does Somerset have so many apples?
- and how can you tell if you''ve found a smugglers'' cove?

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.