In an inspirational tale of global adventure Ed Gillespie takes anything but a plane to circumnavigate the world. Illustrated with dramatic photography, Ed's journey brings to vivid life the joys, and challenges, of slow, low carbon, overland travel.
Unlock the hidden heart of France by venturing on an unforgettable journey through its sacred landscapes and mystical places. Taking you beyond the typical tourist trails, this striking new guide reveals a country steeped in folklore, mythology and spiritual undercurrents. Scout out ancient structural alignments, uncover the secrets of sacred ......
650 Enchanted and Mystical Sites - From healing wells and secret shrines to giants' strongholds and fairy glens
This richly illustrated guide to 650 places will appeal to those who want to explore Britains lost animist landscape of fairies, folklore, myth and paganism. Discover pre-Christian healing shrines and Norse mythology. Learn where rock, water and hill spirits come alive, and their meaning.
36 Glorious bike rides in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire
Jack Thurston, best-selling author of Lost Lanes series and presenter of the internationally acclaimed Bike Show, takes you on a freewheeling tour of the lost lanes and forgotten byways of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. Enjoy 36 of the best rural rides in the region.
Travelling at a leisurely pace Jack explores the Wales and the border counties taking in mountain summits, enchanted woodlands, wild seashores, shimmering lakes and ancient ways. Enjoy 36 rides with maps: * Ride on traffic free cycle tracks from the seashore into the heart of Snowdonia and the birthplace of British mountaineering.
36 Glorious bike rides in Yorkshire, the Lake District, Northumberland and northern England
Jack Thurston, best-selling author of the Lost Lanes series and presenter of the Bike Show, takes you on a freewheeling tour of the lost lanes and forgotten byways of Northern England - Yorkshire, Cumbria, Durham, Northumberland and Lancashire. Including beautiful photography.
36 Glorious bike rides in the Midlands, Peak District, Cotswolds, Lincolnshire and Shropshire Hills
Jack Thurston, best-selling author of the Lost Lanes series, takes you on a freewheeling tour of the hidden lanes and forgotten byways of the Midlands and beyond, from the windswept hills of Shropshire to the big skies of Lincolnshire, from the crags of the Peak District to the comely villages of the Cotswolds.
36 Glorious Bike Rides in Southern England (London and the South-East)
LOST LANES will take you on 36 meandering tours of the most beautiful and hidden destinations in southern England. The book includes: 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.
Adventures Around the Edge of Britain's Hidden Islands
Walk, scramble, cycle, wade or even swim around the outer edge of our wildest islands. Islandeering provides all the information you need to circumnavigate 50 amazing hidden islands off the shores of England, Scotland & Wales. From Essex, Somerset and Cornwall to Pembrokeshire, Northumberland and the Hebrides.
