The Farthest Shore

BY ALEX RODDIE

VERTEBRATE £14.95

★★★

The constant bleeping of blue screens vying for his attention left Roddie – an outdoor writer, photographer and editor who lives in Lincolnshire – at breaking point. Seeking headspace from his rising anxiety levels, he took on a 300-mile solo trek along the remote Cape Wrath Trail to Ardnamurchan Point. This is a highly personal travelogue and an honest look at the importance of escaping the distractions of the 21st century. It’s a heavy read, so leave this one for when you’re feeling strong. It is certainly timely in this digital age.