‘Essential reading’ —Daily Express
‘Two of the UK’s most exciting nature writers.’ — Guardian

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Skimming Stones and Other Ways of Being Wild is a book of simple skills that can help us to interact with nature, achieve a deeper connection with it and even step inside another dimension.

‘...there are forces deep in everyone’s subconscious that find a pure expression in the simplest of activities. This book explains why we should be taking the time to do them. It is born out of a wish to share our passion for our landscape and the contemplative, reflective pleasures and joys that were well-known to our grandparents, but which are in danger of being lost and forgotten. They will help us get back to a place where we all belong’


‘Brilliant book’ — Huffington Post UK
‘A great book... it somehow manages to say something about nature that the rest of us can't.’ — Country Walking Magazine
‘It's a holistic approach to enjoying the outdoors and simple activities - something we should all learn... this re-awakening is long overdue.’ — Cumbria Magazine
‘At its simplest their book gives advice on connecting with nature through twelve activities... but Skimming Stones delves deeper. Each section draws the reader lyrically into deeper philosophical waters... I was simply carried along by the authors’ sense of awe, and their quiet belief that our lives can be enriched through a deeper connection with nature.’ — BBC Wildlife
‘Many of us love being at one with nature, and this wonderful book is packed with ideas to help you make the most of it. Indispensable for families or friends looking for new ways to get their kicks in the wild. You'll never want to go back indoors.’ — Welsh Coast Magazine
‘Laid out with an easy to read large-print text and a collection of sketches, this book encourages you to take out your walking boots and learn how to survive and have fun in the wild.’ — Yorkshire Ridings Magazine
‘The writing is well researched, if somewhat eclectic, and permeated with all the infectiousness of two boys going outdoors for the day on an adventure.’ — Countryfile
‘A day beyond the city, with this book in hand, will transport urban readers to a new, unappreciated world.’ — Irish Examiner