First coined by archaeologist Alfred Watkins in 1921, the term “leyline” refers to alignments of landforms and ancient manmade structures in the landscape. They likely came about as a line-of-sight navigation system in the prehistoric world, but some think they might have had spiritual significance, too.

As nubbly and comforting as a bowl of porridge, these socks provide plenty of stick-to-your-ribs wooly goodness to see you through the short winter days (and long winter nights).