Big Trails: Heart of Europe is an indispensable guide to the most spectacular & popular long-distance trails in the Western European countries of France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerl&, Austria & Italy. The twenty-five featured routes cover the best that European trails have to offer, sweeping from the GR21 along the Normandy Coast to the GR1 Tour de Paris & King Ludwig’s Way in Germany. Culminating in trails such as the Tour du Mont Blanc & Chamonix– Zermatt Haute Route, the jewels of the Alps, this delves deep into Western Europe’s most iconic routes. The book will inspire big adventures. Rather than being carried along the route, this guide provides everything you need to plan & explore further, including a general overview of the trails, specific technical information, overview mapping, key information & stunning photography. As well as this, each route specifies approximate timings devised using the Jones– Ross formula, which allows for custom itineraries to be generated depending upon the speed of the user. Whether you’re walking, trekking, fastpacking or running, let Big Trails: Heart of Europe be your guide. ...

Classic Day Walks in England & Wales features a selection of 20 of the best day-length hillwalking routes from Vertebrate Publishing’s popular series of walking guidebooks. Edited by Jon Barton, this guidebook takes you to the best hiking country in England & Wales: take in Lake District fells, traverse Hadrian’s Wall, ramble in the South Downs, enjoy the coastline in Pembrokeshire, or explore Lizard Point in Cornwall. Together with stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25, 000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance & navigation information, & refreshment stops & local information. ...

Fell Foodie’s guide to over 80 gourmet recipes to cook in the great outdoors. Cook Out by Harrison Ward – aka Fell Foodie – is the ultimate outdoor adventure cookbook. Harrison presents over 80 of his easy-to-prepare gourmet recipes that will keep you fuelled all day long. This is al fresco cooking you can really enjoy, whether you’re out on a day walk, wild camping or simply relaxing in the campsite. Cook Out is split into easy-to-follow sections & illustrated throughout with stunning photography by Kenny Block. For breakfast why not try American-style pancakes or Tiroler Gröstl, a delicious Austrian breakfast hash, followed by a posh fish finger sandwich for lunch? For dinner, there are suggestions for one-pot meals including Tuscan bean stew & pork belly ramen, or go all out with Harrison’s ‘summit specials’, like a delicious chickpea, spinach & coconut curry, or sausage & fennel tagliatelle. Puddings are also covered, with Harrison’s personal takes on classics like rhubarb crumble & apple fritters, as well as a complete range of adventure snack recipes. There’s also campstove & equipment advice, & tips & tricks throughout from Harrison’s years of outdoor cooking experience. Cook Out – packed with big flavours for your big adventures. About the author Born & raised on the edge of the English Lake District, Harrison Ward – aka Fell Foodie – has turned the mountainous landscape of his Cumbrian home into his open-air kitchen. After discovering a passion for hillwalking following a drastic life change, it wasn’t long before he found a way to merge his lifelong passion for cooking with this new love of being out in the hills. A self-taught cook, these days Harrison can often be found creating delicious, restaurant-style meals with minimal equipment high up in the fells of the Lake District. He is also an inspirational speaker, sharing his battles with mental illness & alcoholism, as well as his love of outdoor cooking. He has featured on the BBC’s Mary Berry – Love to Cook & Channel 5’s Winter on the Farm, in national press including Men’s Fitness & Metro, & regularly gives talks to organisations & at events, including Car Fest & Kendal Mountain Festival. &, yes, he’s named after Harrison Ford. Cook Out is his first book. @fellfoodie ...

Day Walks in East Anglia features 20 routes between 5.7 & 13.9 miles (9.2km & 22.4km) in length, suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. Researched & written by outdoor adventure expert Anna Paxton, this book covers walks around the must-see sites of East Anglia, including The Broads & Norfolk Coast Path, & takes you to lesser-known spots too, while exploring the rich history, heritage & wildlife of the area. See the seals & stroll along the dunes at Blakeney Point, explore nature reserves at Titchwell Marsh & Upton Broad, admire grand houses such as Blickling Hall, walk alongside windmills & waterways on The Broads & explore the historic settlements of Norwich & Bungay. Together with stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25, 000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance & navigation information, & refreshment stops & local information. ...

Day Walks in the Brecon Beacons features 20 circular routes between 6.8 & 16.5 miles (11km & 16.6km) in length, suitable for hill walkers of all abilities. Local author & walker Harri Roberts shares his favourite walks in the region, including circuits in the hills around Llangors Lake, the Taf Fechan Skyline & Pen y Fan, & the Llanbedr Horseshoe. The routes are split into four areas
- Blorenge & The Black Mountains, The Brecon Beacons, Mynydd Llangatwg & Mynydd Llangynidr, Fforest Fawr & The Black Mountain. Each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25, 000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance & navigation information, & refreshment stops & local information. The walks are illustrated with stunning photography by the author & outdoor photographer Adam Long.
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Great Britain Mountain Biking is a comprehensive area-by-area guide to the best of British mountain biking. Authors Tom Fenton & Andy Mc Candlish have compiled everything you need to know about the best places for mountain bike rides in Engl&, Scotland & Wales
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Great British Gravel Rides pays homage to the best gravel cycling across Engl&, Wales, & Scotl&. Markus Stitz has curated a collection of 25 gravel cycling routes across Britain – each a favourite route of a passionate gravel cyclist. Inspiring cycling guide with 25 routes for you to use to plan your next gravel biking adventure. ...

An inspiring & witty running book by ultra runner Damian Hall. In it for the Long Run is an autobiographical insight into the world of ultramarathon running & record attempts. It documents the author’s first marathon to his record-breaking run in 2020. ...

Islandeering is the new adventure of circumnavigating tiny islands by walking, running, scrambling, coasteering, or even swimming around their periphery. In this book, use your skills & wit to travel around the outer land edge of 50 secret islands to complete the circuit & bag the isl&. From Scottish island bagging, to little-known islands in England & Wales. From Essex, Somerset & Cornwall to Pembrokeshire, Northumberland & the Hebrides; follow wild foreshores, tidal causeways & remote coast paths. Complete each journey to discover a magical archipelago world. 50 incredible islands to bag, discover the best offshore lands for: Glorious beaches – idyllic, white-sand beaches – paradise when the sun shines Families – easy access for all on mostly flat routes Contemplation & retreat – places of pilgrimage, peace & refuge Skinny dips & secret swims – secluded, safe seas & freshwater pools for true nature immersion Spotting whales & dolphins – if you’re lucky, see basking sharks, orcas, dolphins & more from the shore Fantastic flora & fauna – from bluebells to ancient woods, puffin colonies to hedgehogs & sea otters Ancient remains & abandoned ruins – explore secret military bunkers, medieval ruined castles, brochs, stone circles & abandoned villages Local food & cosy inns – welcoming cafés & inns, serving freshly caught seafood & local treats Epic tidal crossings – race the tide across vast sands & rocky causeways Glorious beaches – idyllic, white-sand beaches – paradise when the sun shines Families – easy access for all on mostly flat routes Contemplation & retreat – places of pilgrimage, peace & refuge Skinny dips & secret swims – secluded, safe seas & freshwater pools for true nature immersion Spotting whales & dolphins – if you’re lucky, see basking sharks, orcas, dolphins & more from the shore Fantastic flora & fauna – from bluebells to ancient woods, puffin colonies to hedgehogs & sea otters Ancient remains & abandoned ruins – explore secret military bunkers, medieval ruined castles, brochs, stone circles & abandoned villages Local food & cosy inns – welcoming cafés & inns, serving freshly caught seafood & local treats " This book shares my favourite day walks & adventures around 50 islands off mainland Britain &, in the true sense of islandeering, explores the coast along the way. It gives details of sea caves, cliffs & geos to explore, secret beaches, wild swims, & the huge diversity of cultural & wildlife highlights that every island has to offer." Lisa Drewe, author Beautiful photography & maps combine with engaging travel which writing charts historical, geographical & wildlife highlights, as well as the author’s own adventures & mishaps. Tips for coasteering, scrambling, camping, wild swimming & kayaking. About the author Lisa Drewe has hiked, biked, run, swum & kayaked around over 150 of Britain’s islands & before that spent her adult life exploring the mountains & islands of the world. Initially trained as a biologist, her journey led her to swim with tiger sharks in Oman, dodge gunfire under the Swords of Qadisiyah, & hang from a helicopter over the Sydney Olympic Stadium. Lisa lives in Wiltshire & the Isle of Skye with her husb&. She is the chair of the charity, Whale & Dolphin Conservation & is the founder of www.islandeering.com, the website for island obsessives. ...

Discover the best bouldering in the Lake district with this comprehensive guidebook. This guide is your ultimate companion for exploring the bouldering routes in one of the most scenic regions in the UK. Whether you are looking for classic routes, new venues, or hidden gems, this guide has everything you need to plan your next adventure in the Lake District. ...