Thurston, Jack – The Bell Bookshop

Lost Lanes Central England

Emma — Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

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. Graded from easy to challenging, with listings of the best pubs and tea stops, wild swim spots, viewpoints and accommodation too. Accompanied by a dedicated website, downloadable GPX files, turn-by-turn route instructions and detailed maps. All rides are accessible by train and include Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire.
– Enjoy the traffic-free trails of the Peak District, taking in dramatic landscapes, grand country houses and a wealth of industrial archaeology
– Explore the Cotswolds on its quietest country lanes and hidden byways, stopping at cosy pubs and breathtaking sunset viewpoints
– Follow in the tyre tracks of Edward Elgar to the summit of the Malvern Hills for some of the most splendid views of England
– Discover secret Birmingham on its vast network of canal towpaths and traffic-free urban greenways
– Ride high along the dramatic Shropshire Hills on the contours of Brown Clee Hill, the Wrekin, the Stiperstones and Wenlock Edge

Lost Lanes North: Lakes & Yorkshire

Emma — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Jack Thurston 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, this is the perfect gift for the armchair traveller and cycling adventurer.

Lost Lanes West Country

Emma — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Jack Thurston 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.

Lost Lanes: Wales

Emma — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Travelling at a leisurely pace, Jack Thurston explores Wales and the border counties taking in mountain summits, enchanted woodlands, wild seashores, shimmering lakes, and ancient ways. 36 specially selected rides are presented with downloadable information.

Lost Lanes : Southern England

Emma — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Jack Thurston, presenter of the Bike Show, takes you on a freewheeling tour of the lost lanes and forgotten byways of southern England.