Real Preseli

John Osmond (Seren Books)

The book paints a vivid picture of Preseli, the not-so-oft-visited part of Pembrokeshire which Osmond calls “a magical country.” Osmond invites you to walk with him on his journey, to savour the beauty of Preseli, as he takes in breath-taking coastlines, steep hills and high cliffs, whilst dipping into ruminations on ecology, farming, self-sufficiency, traditions and rural life. A few interesting examples are the broadcaster Jamie Owen who wanted to restore some of Preseli’s uplands, and bring nature back to these areas, and Fflald-y-Brenin, a Christian retreat on a converted farm, depicting a slower way of life whose buildings house 20-30 visitors at one time.  This is a very detailed history of the area, which serves as a great reference book too. EE

Price: £9.99. Info: www.serenbooks.com