Barefoot Britain: A Running Adventure Like No Other

Written by Anna McNuff

Narrated by Anna McNuff

Step into an adventure that set the country alight.

Anna McNuff had never run a mile without shoes on before. And yet, one British summer, she set off to run a (very) wiggly route from the Shetland Islands to London – on a mission to cover the distance of 100 marathons… in bare feet.

Fuelled by a desire to push mind and body to the limit (and to drink tea, and eat biscuits), she zigzagged over rugged coastlines, through small villages, across windswept moors, along golden sandy beaches and even down the odd picturesque A-road. As the journey gathered pace, she was joined by thousands of other runners and soon learned that, even though she was (usually) the only one in bare feet, this was far from a solo journey.

Barefoot Britain is warm-hearted, funny and painfully honest – featuring remote islands, big cities, kind strangers and setbacks-a-plenty. It’s a story which reveals the messy reality of taking on a crazy idea and, above all, shows how one person’s will to dig deep and carry on can encourage others to do the same.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Anna McNuff
• Release date: Jan 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9798368987972

Reviews for Barefoot Britain

[Audrey Heeren Vance · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Delightful description and narration of an insane journey. I enjoy listening to all her books, especially while walking, hiking, and riding my bike.

[Justin Da Barrett · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another entertaining, humorous and inspiring adventure. Made all the more fabulous by the author's narration.
Thank you Anna!

[Shelley Swift · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fun and insightful...as usual. I've read and/or listened to every one of Anna's books, and they never disappoint. She's funny, honest and inspiring.

[CWR · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Adventure running that will get you moving?‍♀️ ?‍♂️ ?‍♀️ ?‍♂️

[Paul Disney · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a well written story of endurance, of running a heap of miles, with no bloody runners, simply brilliant. Told with great humour and candour. Highly recommended. 10 out of 10. Making a film by joining all your exploits would be a most satisfying and worthwhile venture, with your input, of course.
Thanks again.

[Danielle Bizjak · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love listening to Anna's adventures. This will be the last for now since she is a busy Mum.

[Piotr W · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Like the idea that people could run with Anna.
Greetings for you great story!

[jeangve · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Quite impressive! I very much liked the fact that she didn't hide her difficulties, self-doubts and bad days and definitely loved her enthusiasm and good cheer. I'll definitely look for another of her adventure-books to listen to.

[Mike Feinberg · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My favorite kind of adventure Doing it for adventures sake. I love how it shows the love of endurance sport community too. It for me through many treadmill miles entertained. Thank you , Anna!