One girl, a dog from a broken home and an ancient camper van called the Spudtruck set off on a journey the equivalent distance of London to Calcutta. Raising cash for the homeless charity Shelter, Spud and Tess share their tears, sweat and champagne and reveal the true state of Britain.

Two Feet, Four Paws: The Girl Who Walked Her Dog 4500 Miles

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Talbot-Ponsonby, Spud

Pets & Animal Care

Summersdale Pub Ltd

The author's travels along the roads of Scotland with a horse, dog and 16 month old son provide a time to reflect on an even harder journey - of single motherhood and a devastating diagnosis of cancer.

Small Steps With Heavy Hooves: A Mother's Walk Back to Health in the Highlands

Travel

Europe

Heart-warming story of a young girls' walk around Britain's entire coastline with her loyal dog.

Two Feet, Four Paws: The Girl Who Walked Her Dog 4,500 Miles

The heart-warming tale of one dog and her owner, who face daily physical and mental challenges with a sense of humor and determination as the walk the entire coastline of Britain
Take one headstrong dog and a feisty young woman, and send them off on a walk for the equivalent distance of London to Delhi. Tess the dog flirts outrageously with good-looking farmers and charms unsuspecting toddlers into parting with their ice cream as her apologetic owner follows. From sleepy fishing villages to urban streets, spotting avocets and flamingos along the way, Spud slows life down for a year and experiences the coastline of Britain with its eccentric mix of innovation and tradition as she walks an impressive 4,500 miles to raise money for charity.

Two Feet, Four Paws: Walking the Coastline of Britain

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Summersdale

In the wake of her recovery from cancer treatment, Spud goes with her family on a Scottish walking adventure—her story of the walk is moving, inspiring, and very witty Meet Barnie, 11 months old, dangerously learning to walk; Tess the dog, who likes rolling in smelly things; Ben the cart horse, who barely fits through a stile; Spud, a young mother recovering from cancer treatment, who wants to share with her motley family the joys of following old drovers' trails around the Cairngorm Mountains; and Rob, who abandons his stethoscope to accompany her. Lively, funny, and contemplative, this deeply personal travel story will inspire readers to hit the road.

Small Steps with Paws and Hooves: A Highland Journey

Travel Writing