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Reading other people’s letters is always a guilty pleasure. But for two West Yorkshire policemen - contemplating a cache of 27 undelivered missives, retrieved from a back alley behind the hairdresser's in Skipton - it's also a job of work. The quaint moorside village of Burley Cross has been plunged into turmoil by the theft of the contents of its postbox, and when PC Roger Topping takes over the case, his expectations of success are not high.

22 writers talk about their memorable excursions and the act of walking, and share their creative observations. In these six series, taken from BBC Radio 3's The Essay, an array of novelists, poets, journalists and biographers chart the varied and inspiring walks they have taken around Britain and elsewhere. Here are treks taken at daybreak and after dark; in winter and in spring; in the footsteps of the past; and - in the case of Robert Macfarlane - along the ridges of the South Downs.

Welcome! Join me for a mix of original stories, classic stories, guided relaxations and tips for reconnecting with Nature, all designed to help your well-being. Whether you need help managing anxiety, support getting to sleep, or just want to build a deeper connection with the natural world, there is something here for you. My name is Nicola and I am passionate about Nature and reconnecting with the natural world all around us. The benefits are many for both us and the other creatures we share our world with. I am also passionate about helping people to overcome and manage anxiety.