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. ...

‘ We live in a world populated by dog lovers, where many of us regard them as members of the family. We are fascinated by them: either anthropomorphising our pets or obsessing about the ways they differ from us. & mountains – theatres of risk, drama & heroism – provide the perfect stage for us to enact our canine fascination in all its pathos & poetry. In short, the hills bring into focus just how much we love being with dogs.’ Dogs specialise in getting on with humans, & tales of faithful hounds in hostile environments form part of our cultural history. Award-winning writer Helen Mort sets out to understand the singular relationship between dogs, mountains & the people who love them. Along the way, she meets search & rescue dogs, interviews climbers & spends time on the hills with hounds. The book is also a personal memoir, telling the author’s own story of falling in love with a whippet called Bell during a transformative year in the Lake District. Never Leave the Dog Behind is a compelling account of mountain adventures & misadventures, & captures the unbridled joy of heading to the hills with a four-legged friend. ...

Over fifty years ago, renowned British hillwalker & guidebook author Alfred Wainwright described 214 peaks in the English Lake District in his seven-volume illustrated Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells. Like the Munros in Scotl&, bagging all the Wainwrights has become a popular & significant challenge for walkers & runners, often taking many years in fits & starts because of the absence of a clear plan for how to link them together. With this problem in mind, Peak Bagging: Wainwrights by Karen & Dan Parker features forty-five routes designed to link up these iconic fells so you can enjoy the challenge of completing them at your own pace – over years, months or even just a few weeks. It presents not only the most efficient routes for completing the Wainwrights as quickly as possible, but does so in such a way that each route is a fantastic walk or run in its own right. The featured routes include a round of the Scafells, & the Glenridding Horseshoe, taking in Helvellyn & Catstycam. The routes are split into seven sections, reflecting Wainwright’s seven Pictorial Guides, & to simplify logistics, all of the featured routes are circular with an emphasis on making practical links between the summits. In addition, the book is packed with useful information, including 1:40, 000-scale maps, elevation profiles, public transport & parking details, refreshments, downloadable GPX files for each route & custom timings for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers & runners. Also included are overview details of Steve Birkinshaw’s then-record-breaking sub-seven-day Wainwrights run in 2014 – current record holder Sabrina Verjee completed the round in under six days. Whatever your timescale for completing the 214 Wainwrights, Peak Bagging: Wainwrights is the indispensable guide to this British hill challenge. ...

Practical st&-up paddle boarding book for beginners & advanced paddle boarders. Ideal read, this paddle boarding book is filled with helpful & accurate information & amazing paddle boarding routes. With sections on how to get started in stand up paddleboarding to stunning routes to paddleboard. ...

The Outdoor Swimming Guide features over 400 wonderful places to swim outside in Great Britain. Discover little known local outdoor swimming spots or plan fun days out for all the family. Travel to beautiful places around the Great Britain with quality outdoor & wild swimming. ...

Imagine a summer of swimming in secret coves, canoe camping & star-gazing, with time to discover lost ruins & explore ancient forests. In this inspiring compendium you will find the best wild places to visit in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset & Dorset, the most delicious local food & secluded & magical places to stay. Featuring stunning photography & engaging travel writing, this is the perfect book for families seeking new adventures off the beaten track, or those dreaming up the ultimate romantic weekend escape. Secret coves & places to wild swim Ancient woodlands & wildlife wonders Wildflower meadows Lost ruins, hidden castles & sacred stones Caverns, caves, grottoes & follies Sunset hill forts, night walks & campfires Seasonal eating, artisan food & cosy pubs Secluded campsites & hidden hideaways The Wild Guide features 28 detailed maps, stunning photos & engaging travel writing. This is the perfect book for those seeking new adventures with the family, or dreaming up the ultimate romantic weekend escape. NOTE: The Secret Pool, Creech, listing 14 on p 233 – we have been notified that this is private land so please do not enter. About the author Daniel Start is an award-winning travel writer & photographer. He is the author of best-selling Wild Swimming & Wild Swimming Coast. Tania Pascoe is a West Country expert, sustainability consultant & local food critic, based in Somerset. Jo Keeling was countryside editor of BBC Countryfile magazine, editor of lifestyle magazine Pretty Nostalgic & is now editor & founder or Ernest Journal. ...