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The Lost Paths

A History of How We Walk From Here To There
By Jack Cornish
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A journey across Britain's millennia-old network of pathways, revealing key moments throughout our history. Hundreds of thousands of miles of paths reach into, and connect, communities across England and Wales. More than just a practical way for us to walk, ride and cycle around, they are... Read More
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The Lost Paths

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A journey across Britain's millennia-old network of pathways, revealing key moments throughout our history.

Hundreds of thousands of miles of paths reach into, and connect, communities across England and Wales. More than just a practical way for us to walk, ride and cycle around, they are an inheritance from the past, revealing how our ancestors interacted with and shaped their landscapes. But thousands of miles are still missing from our maps.

Exploring the deep history of these pathways, Jack Cornish uncovers how this millennia-old network was created and has evolved - from prehistoric trackways to the modern creation of towns - reflecting the contours of the past and the changing fortunes of society.

The Lost Paths by Jack Cornish invites readers to embark on a journey through time, uncovering the rich tapestry woven by generations gone by, as seen through the ancient routes that spider across the nation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405951296

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 283g

Pages: 400

Collections

Education & Reference History & Military Jack Cornish Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature Sports Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Jack Cornish is head of paths at the Ramblers Association, Britain's largest walking charity. In 2017, he walked across the country from Land's End to John O'Groats, and he has dedicated the last seven years of his life to walking and recording the forgotten routes of England and Wales. He is ten years into an attempt to walk every street in London, where he lives. Twitter @cornish_jack

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