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.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9781405951296
Published: April 2025

Number of pages: 400
Width: 129 mm
Height: 197 mm
Depth: 25 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd