Landlines: The No 1 Sunday Times bestseller about a thousand-mile journey across Britain from the author of The Salt Path

About the Book

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SALT PATH AND THE WILD SILENCE

Join Raynor and Moth on their remarkable 1000-mile walk from Scotland to the South West Coast Path in this powerful account of our country's land, and the people that make it

'An inspirational story of love and endurance' TELEGRAPH
'Another heartwarming odyssey, this time on one of the wildest walks in Britain' GUARDIAN
'Raynor Winn has done it again. An inspiration' ISABELLA TREE
'A tale of remarkable resilience and nature writing at its best' i

Some people live to walk. Raynor and Moth walk to live . . .
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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.

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. Fearing that miracles don't often repeat themselves.

But for all the physical struggle, there is healing. And so when their journey ends, they do what they know best: they keep walking . . .

Their journey began in fear. But can it end in hope?

From the glens of Scotland to the familiar shores of the South West Coast Path, this is the inspiring story of a thousand-mile journey and love letter to our land.
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'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

'An inspiring and beautifully written story of hope and healing . . . We, her readers, are privileged to walk alongside her' COUNTRYFILE

'Fans 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

PRAISE FOR RAYNOR WINN:

'A beautiful, thoughtful, lyrical story of homelessness, human strength and endurance' GUARDIAN
'An astonishing narrative' INDEPENDENT
'A tale of triumph: of hope over despair; of love over everything' SUNDAY TIMES
'The most inspirational book of this year' THE TIMES
'A beautiful, luminous and magical piece of writing' RACHEL JOYCE
'You feel the world is a better place because Raynor and Moth are in it' THE TIMES
'An uplifting, illuminating read' DAILY MIRROR
'Brilliant, powerful and touching' STEPHEN MOSS

About the Author :
RAYNOR WINN is the internationally bestselling author of The Salt Path, The Wild Silence and Landlines. Her books have sold over 2 million copies in English and have been translated into over 25 languages. The Salt Path won the Royal Society of Literature's inaugural Christopher Bland Prize and was shortlisted for the Costa Biography Award and the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing. The Wild Silence was also shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize. In 2024, the Sunday Times listed The Salt Path as one of the top 100 books of the past 50 years. It has now been adapted into a major film starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs and screened in cinemas in the UK and overseas. Raynor is a regular long-distance walker and writes about nature, homelessness and our relationship to the land. She lives in Cornwall with husband Moth. On Winter Hill is her fourth book.

Review :
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. 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 inspiring and beautifully written story of hope and healing . . . We, her readers, are privileged to walk alongside her 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 Another heartwarming odyssey, this time on one of the wildest walks in Britain . . . Winn seems to have a bird's-eye view of Britain - a map at her feet, a keen eye for detail, particularly for social injustice. Hers is a voice of empathy and integrity Fans 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 A tale of remarkable resilience and nature writing at its best Their journey from remote Scotland to the South West coast Path makes for inspiring reading Each step is recorded in luminous prose A captivating reflection on nature and the lines that divide and shape countries and people