Tells the story of a year of walks that was inspired by a song, Dave Goulder's 'The January Man'. Month by month, season by season and region by region, the author walks the British Isles, following routes that continually bring his father to mind. As he travels the country, he describes the history, wildlife, landscapes and people he encounters.

Christopher Somerville is the walking correspondent of The Times. He is one of Britain¿s most respected and prolific travel writers, with forty-two books, hundreds of newspaper articles and many TV and radio appearances to his name.
He lives in Bristol.