Take a stroll with one of Britain’s wittiest writers, a peerless storyteller and genuienly genial guide.

Walking for me is a celebration fo the joy of being alive, alone or with friends, epic expeditions or easy rambles, as long as it is outside where the free things are and where the perspective on life is longer and clearer and higher. – Stuart Maconie

In Stuart Maconie’s new book, Never Mind the Quantocks, the bestselling author and BBC Radio 6 presenter strides confidently from one hilarious anecdote to another with this collection of heart-warming essays exploring the British countryside.

Culled from his monthly column in Country Walking Magainze the book is full of the beautiful places, magical moments and wonderful characters that Stuart has encountered on his travels. From the Pennines to the Lake Distict to the drama of the Dorset coast; from the canals of the Midlands to the wildest Scotland, this book is an attempt to explain a passion for walking and the delights it can bring.

In over 50 insightful and witty articles, Maconie muses on the all the festive walks, Lakeland favourites and pub treks that have made rambling one ofhis favourite pastimes for more than 30 years. With his trademark sensibility and humility Maconie makes his way through the famous ‘Wainwright’ fells of the Lake District and hikes Hadrian’s Wall with colleague Mark Radcliffe.

Never Mind the Quantocks offers a new journey with a much loved author, broadcaster and journalist.

Stuart Maconie’sNever Mind the Quantocks: How Country Walking can Change your life available March 2012.

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