Ancient : Reviving the Woods That Made Britain whilst simultaneously setting out to

whilst simultaneously setting out to protect it

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

fruit and twigs

Dara McAnulty was diagnosed with autism

Ancient : Reviving the Woods That Made Britain whilst simultaneously setting out toLong 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