What better way to discover and enjoy a new place than under your own power. Whether you're on a bicycle, tandem, handcycle or tricycle, Lost Lanes takes you on a journey through the bucolic splendour of Southern England. From gentle spins to weekend camping adventures and energetic hill climbs, enjoy wild seashores, enchanted woodlands, breathtaking vistas and midnight escapades. Spin past hedgerows and open meadows, along sparkling rivers and wild seashores, and see it all from the best vantage point of all: that humble yet extraordinary transport of delight, the bicycle. All the routes are clearly graded from easy to challenging, letting you choose how much effort you want to take in. And if you enjoy the pub stops as much as the biking, Lost lanes includes listings of the best pubs and tea stops, wild swim spots, viewpoints and even accommodations to make it a multi-day tour. The book is accompanied by a dedicated website where you'll find downloadable GPX files, turn-by-turn route instructions and detailed maps. And it gives guidance on how to access rides by train - phew, the car can be left at home. The book includes 256 pages, and includes the following: • Route overviews, distances and maps • Overnight stops, from B&Bs to camping under the stars • Best pubs and tea stops • Wild swims, breathtaking views and fascinating history
Wild Swimming Walks (London and South East) is an essential guide to those of you seeking to escape city life - even just for a day. 28 routes will see you discovering swimming meadows along the Thames, the solitude of secret coves of the Sussex seashore and the thrill of finding hidden islands on the Essex coast. It's the perfect gift for wild swimmers, family explorers, nature lovers and walkers alike. Wild Swimming Walks includes detailed directions, maps and downloadable route information to print out or take with you on your phone or tablet. Includes suggestions for longer weekends away as well. All the walking routes are accessible by train and each comes with ideas for places to visit and refreshments along the route.
What better way to discover and enjoy a new place than under your own power. Whether you're on a bicycle, tandem, handcycle or tricycle, Lost Lanes takes you on a journey through the stunning countryside of Wales and the English border counties. Enjoy travelling along ancient byways, peaceful country roads and the lost lanes of Wales, a country of high mountains, deep valleys and wild windswept coasts. All the routes are clearly graded from easy to challenging, letting you choose how much effort you want to take in. And if you enjoy the pub stops as much as the biking, Lost lanes includes listings of the best pubs and tea stops, wild swim spots, viewpoints and even accommodations to make it a multi-day tour. The book is accompanied by a dedicated website where you'll find downloadable GPX files, turn-by-turn route instructions and detailed maps. This beautiful full-colour book contains 30 specially selected rides, and 6 organised event rides, including the best for: • Weekends Away and Wild Camping • Gourmets and Pubs • Ups and Downs and Natural Wonders • History, Arts and Culture • Families • Wild Swimming *Cruise from cove to cove along the stunning Pembrokeshire coast, on quiet lanes bejewelled with wildflowers. *Explore the ruins of the lower Wye Valley, from lost medieval villages to Roman remains, Norman strongholds and the awe-inspiring Tintern Abbey. *Follow in the tyre tracks of the pioneering ‘pass stormers’ of the 1920s with an adventurous route over the wild and windswept Berwyn Mountains.
Wild Swimming Walks (Devon and Dartmoor) is an essential guide to the natural beauty and stunning landscapes of Dartmoor and South Devon. Secret lakes are there to be discovered, wild waterfalls to be photographed, lush river meadows to soak up the sun while eating a picnic and the summer joys of sandy seaside secret beaches. It's the perfect gift for wild swimmers, family explorers, nature lovers and walkers alike. Wild Swimming Walks includes detailed directions, maps and downloadable route information to print out or take with you on your phone or tablet.
Whether you're an Islandeering expert or just discovering its joys, Islandeering - Adventures Around the Edge of Britain's Hidden Islands is your essential guide to the adventure of discovering 50 secret islands around Britain. Islandeering will see you circumnavigating tiny islands by walking, running, scrambling, coasteering, or even swimming around their periphery. Using your skills and wit, you'll travel around the outer land edge of 50 secret islands to complete the circuit and bag the island. From Scottish island bagging to little-known islands in England and Wales. From Essex, Somerset and Cornwall to Pembrokeshire, Northumberland and the Hebrides; follow wild foreshores, tidal causeways and remote coast paths. Complete each journey to discover a magical archipelago world. The book has 50 Islands for you to bag, and routes are graded from easy to difficult, letting you work your way up to harder challenges. You'll also have access to detailed instructions, complete with GPX downloads. Inside there are also beautiful photographs to admire and maps to study. Author Lisa Drewe also details historical, geographical and wildlife highlights, as well as her own adventures and mishaps. Author's Thoughts - Lisa Drewe This book shares my favourite day walks and adventures around 50 islands off mainland Britain and, in the true sense of islandeering, explores the coast along the way. It gives details of sea caves, cliffs and geos to explore, secret beaches, wild swims, and the huge diversity of cultural and wildlife highlights that every island has to offer. 2020 ‘Guidebook of the Year’ (OWPG) – ‘innovative, passionate and detailed – wonderfully inspirational’
Wild Swimming Walks (Cornwall) is an essential guide to the magical and ancient landscape of Cornwall. Find yourself in secret coves and tiny harbours once frequented by smugglers, dive into sparkling emerald creeks and enjoy the salty freshness of sea swims. It's the perfect gift for wild swimmers, family explorers, nature lovers and walkers alike. Wild Swimming Walks includes detailed directions, maps and downloadable route information to print out or take with you on your phone or tablet. *Discover mermaid pools and coral sands in Penwith *Bathe by standing stones on Bodmin Moor *Swoosh down the Tamar at historic Cotehele *Glide under willows in the valleys of the Fal *Float on azure waters in Nanjizal sea cave *Follow smugglers’ paths at Prussia Cove
Authors Jen and Sim Benson have chosen 200 of Britain's brilliantly best trail runs. Each has been chosen for its incredible terrain, sensational beauty and ease of navigation. There's something for everyone here, so whether you're a beginner or an expert runner, you'll enjoy discovering something new. From gentle runs to hard-as-nails ascents, discover epic trails through spectacular mountains, forest and coastal trails. Stunning photography and engaging writing chart the history of each run, route and landscape, making this a must-have guide for runners and explorers. The book includes all you need to enjoy each trail - directions, terrain data and safety advice, with Ordnance Survey 1:250,000 route maps and links to 1:25,000 maps and GPX downloads. You'll also find sections dedicated to building fitness and technique and staying safe. Wild Running is your ultimate guide to running the hills, dales and vales of Britain. Beginners Shorter, gentler runs – perfect for beginners or those returning to running Fastpacking & Ultradistance Explore the country, enjoying multi-day adventures Urban Escapes Hidden and wild trails within easy reach of the city Summits & Views Tough climbs, glorious views with fun, fast descents Coast & Beach The finest coastal running Woods & Forests Winding trails through sylvan wonderlands Wild Swimming Post-run dips and adventurous swimruns History & Culture From ancient monuments to places of literary inspiration Rocks & Scrambling Add some climbing and scrambles to your run Wildlife Seasonal highlights, nature reserves and amazing wildlife Wheels Accessible for running buggies, wheelchairs and bikes Weekends Perfect pairings for weekends
The sun is shining and temperatures rising, it's the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing dip into the cool, clear waters of a secret lake. Or perhaps you're keen to experience the thrill of plunging into a hidden waterfall. Award-winning author and photographer Daniel Start returns with this revised and expanded version of the best-selling guide to Britain’s swimming holes. The bumper second edition (2013) of the best-selling Wild Swimming photo guide is now fully revised and expanded to include 200 amazing new wild swimming locations. Brand new coverage in the South-East and the Midlands, new information for kids and families, new ideas for pubs, campsites, boat trips and weekends, new ratings on safety and access and improved maps and digital grid references. This revised and expanded edition of Wild Swimming features the same winning formula of stunning photography, engaging travel writing and practical guidance.
What better way to discover and enjoy a new place than under your own power. Whether you're on a bicycle, tandem, handcycle or tricycle, Lost Lanes takes you on a journey through the stunning countryside of Northern England. You'll find yourself on less-ridden roads, forgotten byways and peaceful country lanes as you meander through Yorkshire, Lake District, Pennines and Northumberland. All the routes are clearly graded from easy to challenging, letting you choose how much effort you want to take in. And if you enjoy the pub stops as much as the biking, Lost lanes includes listings of the best pubs and tea stops, wild swim spots, viewpoints and even accommodations to make it a multi-day tour. The book is accompanied by a dedicated website where you'll find downloadable GPX files, turn-by-turn route instructions and detailed maps. And all rides are accessible by train, so the car can be left at home. *Ride sections of the legendary Tour de Yorkshire, discovering castles and forts. *Ride traffic-free paths along the River Wharfe and Swale stopping for river swims and picnics in sun-dappled woodlands. *Climb to the windswept heights of the Yorkshire Dales and Pennines. *Discover car-free routes through the grand forests of Northumberland and Bowland.
Wild Swimming Walks (Dorset & East Devon) is an essential guide to the rolling and lush scenery of the county of Dorset and the eastern reaches of Devon. Follow an enchanting journey from the undercliffs and caves of the Jurassic coast to the lush meadows and vales of Dorset. It's the perfect gift for wild swimmers, family explorers, nature lovers and walkers alike. Wild Swimming Walks includes detailed directions, maps and downloadable route information to print out or take with you on your phone or tablet. *Swim through the iconic Durdle Door *Explore the mysterious undercliffs of the Jurassic coast *Dive into gin-clear waters off Portland *Swim around the famous Ladram sea stacks *Venture into the ancient holloways of West Dorset
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