Dorset author Harry Bucknall has published a new book charting a 6,500-mile journey across Britain.
A Road for All Seasons, released on 19th March, follows four journeys – made across spring, summer, autumn and winter – taking in locations from Mull to Sunderland and Aberystwyth to Aldeburgh.
The project grew out of a desire to better understand modern Britain during a period of political uncertainty.
The book combines travel writing with social and cultural observation, focusing not just on landscape but on the people and communities encountered along the way. Each section is accompanied by illustrated maps tracing the routes taken, alongside sketches inspired by places visited.
Bucknall, who lives in North Dorset, previously served in the Coldstream Guards before working internationally in industry and consulting. His earlier books include In the Dolphin’s Wake, based on a journey through the Greek Archipelago, and Like a Tramp, Like a Pilgrim, which followed a walk from London to Rome. ‘A remarkable story from a remarkable man.’ Alan Titchmarsh and ‘A boisterous, jubilant adventure.’ – The Times
The new book continues that pattern of long-distance travel writing, but turns its focus closer to home, offering a contemporary portrait of Britain through its geography, history and everyday encounters.
A Road for All Seasons is published by Constable and is available in hardback and digital formats.
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