Ancient : Reviving the Woods That Made Britain Dara McAnulty was diagnosed with

Dara McAnulty was diagnosed with autism

from the Lake District and Peak District to overlooked pockets of woodland on the edge of London

whilst simultaneously setting out to protect it

fruit and twigs

or as a companion for your own walk with one of our most beloved  writers

Ancient : Reviving the Woods That Made Britain Dara McAnulty was diagnosed withLong listed for The Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2026 'A wonderful ramble beneath the boughs' Chris Packham 'Brilliant and highly readable' John Wright 'Spellbinding. A thrilling account' James Fox 'Passionate, knowledgeable and immersive' Tristan Gooley A beautifully written exploration of Britain's ancient woodlands, this inspiring work of nature writing reveals why these remarkable habitats are among our most precious and most threatened