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Learn how to read the clues and signs of water with this eye-opening and enthralling guide from Sunday Times-bestselling author Tristan Gooley, pioneer in the art of natural navigation.

Pre-order your copy of Tristan Gooley’s new book, ‘The Hidden Seasons’, now! Coming September 2025.

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‘A wonderful read . . . It’s one of those books that gives you a new pair of eyes to see the world in a different way. I’ve been transported by it . . . You’ll love every minute, the writing is absolutely beautiful.’ – Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall

In How To Read Water, Natural Navigator Tristan Gooley shares knowledge, skills, tips and useful observations to help you enjoy the landscape around you and learn about the magic of the outdoors from your living room.

From wild swimming in Sussex to wayfinding in Oman, via the icy mysteries of the Arctic, Tristan Gooley draws on his own pioneering journeys to reveal the secrets of ponds, puddles, rivers, oceans and more to show us all the skills we need to read the water around us.

A must-have book for walkers, sailors, swimmers, anglers and everyone interested in the natural world.

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What readers are saying:

‘Absolutely bloody brilliant. This man is a genius . . . The books are not just good technically, they are actually a pleasure to read . . . I cannot recommend enough.’

‘I have read this book before and love it. I got it for a friends birthday. Great read for someone that spends a lot of time on the water or is just interested in learning and knowing more about water movements!’

‘Who knew there was so much information to be gleaned from water? Whether you’re looking at a puddle or the ocean, there is so much information in this book, you’ll never look at ‘simple’ water in the same way again. Thoroughly fascinating, beautifully written, and hugely inspiring’