Synopsis
This exciting, inspiring, and informative guide is perfect for anyone who loves a challenge and an adventure. There are soaring ridgelines to run, exciting river descents to swim, secret coves to explore by boat, and achievable interesting scrambles, all in stunning locations.
Each of the 150 featured adventures, which are arranged by geographical region, has been carefully chosen for being exhilarating, achievable by any reasonably active person, and as safe as possible. You'll be taken on a tour of the country and will discover where to do things you never thought possible in the UK--exploring the caves and inlets around Lizard Point by kayak, sleeping under the stars surrounded by the towering mountains of the Cuillin Ridge, or swimming in the fairy pools at Glen Brittle on Skye.
The Adventurer's Guide to Britain puts together some of the very best experiences from the different worlds of adventure sport, to create the ultimate outdoor bible for those who love getting outside, challenging themselves, and exploring beautiful Britain.
About the Authors
Jen Benson is an award-winning outdoor adventure writer and photographer. Her books, co-authored with Sim Benson, include: 100 Great Walks with Kids (Bloomsbury, 2021), Short Runs in Beautiful Places (National Trust Books, 2020), Wild Running (Wild Things, 2019), The Adventurer's Guide to Britain (Bloomsbury, 2018) and Amazing Family Adventures (National Trust Books, 2017). She is an Ordnance Survey GetOutside Champion and contributor to Trail, Country Walking and Runner's World magazines, route editor for Trail Running magazine, and gear expert for The Ramblers' quarterly publication, Walk magazine. For more information visit jenandsimbenson.co.uk.
Sim Benson is an award-winning outdoor adventure writer and photographer. His books, co-authored with Jen Benson, include: 100 Great Walks with Kids (Bloomsbury, 2021), Short Runs in Beautiful Places (National Trust Books, 2020), Wild Running (Wild Things, 2019), The Adventurer's Guide to Britain (Bloomsbury, 2018) and Amazing Family Adventures (National Trust Books, 2017). He is an Ordnance Survey GetOutside Champion and contributor to Trail, Country Walking and Runner's World magazines, route editor for Trail Running magazine, and gear expert for The Ramblers' quarterly publication, Walk magazine. For more information visit jenandsimbenson.co.uk.
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