These journeys will lead you through the UK’s most awe-inspiring scenery. There’s inspiration and adventure here for everyone.

Take a refreshing coastal walk around Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsular. Hop on board The Jacobite steam train (the ‘Hogwarts Express’) for a unique view of the Highlands. Buckle up for Northern Ireland’s exhilarating Causeway Coastal Route – a road trip fit for giants. Enjoy a relaxing River Wye boat ride along the borders of Wales and England.

The views get even better every time you turn a corner. And you can slow down and connect with our landscape and heritage in ways our hurried world rarely permits.

Most of these journeys can be done in a day, so you don’t have to wait forever to enjoy the trips of a lifetime.

Elemental, enchanting and inspiring, the NC500 is Scotland’s most celebrated touring route, a stunning 500-mile loop around Northern Scotland.

From rugged coastlines to charming villages, discover the best places to enjoy the local Scottish cuisine and famous hospitality along this iconic route. Researched and written by expert travel bloggers Campbell Kerr and Gemma Spence, this is your essential companion for planning the journey of a lifetime. This unique guide makes sure that at every stage and stop of the way, you will find the most creative chefs, the best hotels, the cosiest pubs, the best local foods and the most acclaimed destinations.

In this guide you’ll find:

Overview maps of the NC500 route, thoughtfully broken down into seven regions for easy navigation.

Beautiful full-colour photos showcasing the breathtaking lanscapes along the route.

The what3words geocode system used to pinpoint exact locations of recommended places to eat and stay.

A clear guide to pricing at each of the venues to help you budget effectively.

Detailed information on dietary options, wheelchair access, pet friendly spots, electric vehicle charging points, WiFi, and venues offering exclusive NC500 member perks.

This is the ultimate guide to dining and accommodation along Scotland’s most popular touring route, designed to enhance your travel experience and make every moment memorable.

OS 1:25 000 is Ordnance Survey’s most detailed mapping, showing public rights of way, open access land, national parks, tourist information, car parks, public houses and camping and caravan sites.

The Thames Path is a National Trail which covers 298km (185 miles) and follows the length of Englands longest river, the Thames, from its source in the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier in Greenwich, London.

This A-Z Adventure Atlas of the Thames Path features 61 pages of continuous Ordnance Survey mapping providing complete coverage of the Thames Path. Clearly highlighted in yellow, the route is easy to identify and shows both north and south bank alternatives. In addition mileage markers have been introduced to the map making it easy to gauge distances when planning your own sections of the walk to enjoy.

A route planner is also included providing distances between places and the amenities available, featuring:

• Information Centres
• Hotels/B&Bs
• Youth Hostels
• Campsites (seasonal opening)
• Pubs, shops, restaurants, and cafes (seasonal opening)
• Petrol Stations

Also featured is advice on safety and security when walking and details of Tourist Information Centres.

This A-Z Adventure Atlas has the accuracy and quality of OS 1:25000 mapping indexed within a book, making it the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, horse riders and anyone wishing to explore the great outdoors.

Other National Trails available within the A-Z Adventure series: Coast to Coast, Cotswold Way, Pembrokeshire Coast Path, South Downs Way, and SW Coast Path.

The Lake District is a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwest England. It is a region rich in natural beauty with breathtaking views of striking lakes and stunning mountains, including England’s deepest lake (Wastwater) and highest mountain (Scafell Pike). It is no surprise that walkers are drawn here to experience the many and varied routes available, from low-level walking to long hikes into the mountains, as well as the many other activities and attractions.

This A-Z Adventure Atlas of the Lake District features 76 pages of continuous Ordnance Survey 1:25 000 mapping covering the popular core area of the National Park with all the notable lakes and celebrated Lakeland fells in a single publication. Unlike original OS sheets, there is a comprehensive index to towns, villages, hamlets and locations, natural features, nature reserves, car parks and youth hostels. Each index entry has a page reference and a six figure National Grid Reference. With a book size of 240mm x 134mm, it is the same size as the standard folded OS map.

Other National Trails available within the A-Z Adventure series: Coast to Coast, Cotswold Way, Pembrokeshire Coast Path, South Downs Way, and SW Coast Path.

Sailing a dinghy is your gateway to adventure. It requires little of you other than self-reliance and self-confidence, as well as a respect for the subtleties of the local climate and topography. Out at sea in a small boat, nature is not something to be observed disinterestedly: it batters and drenches you, refreshes and enlivens you.

Sailing the Shallows is a manifesto for a different attitude to sailing, far removed from the ostentation and complexity of modern-day yachting. Roger Barnes combines lyrical writing and beautifully drawn illustrations with simple and practical wisdom on experiencing the pure joy of being out on the water in a small boat. We accompany him on his early days afloat in the Lake District, paddling Hildegard ‘the ‘communist canoe’ in France and undertaking more extreme passages (even capsizing) in his beloved Avel Dro. Along the way Roger weaves in advice on skills, techniques and lessons learned: this is a book to be read and re-read not just for the stories but the keen insights into small boat sailing techniques.

Sailing the Shallows describes a lifetime’s journey towards the recognition that cruising in a dinghy is not an imperfect and provisional way to get afloat, but the purest and most perfect way to go sailing.

‘A beautifully written and sure-footed history of mountaineering “before Everest”, full of wonderful stories and spanning continents and centuries. A splendid debut.’ Sir Ranulph Fiennes, author of  Shackleton

Beautiful, remote and dangerous – for generations we have looked to the mountains in awe. Yet, for most, that is where the fascination ends. For a rare few, however, the allure of the peaks proved irresistible.

There are the devout Incan priests who, scaling the Andes’ icy slopes to pay tribute to each mountain’s ‘Great Lord’, travelled higher than any European would for centuries. The Gurkha riflemen who joined their commanders in canvassing the Karakoram, admiring the distant summits of Broad Peak and K2 with gleeful anticipation. The tweed-clad mountaineers who made the first serious assaults on Everest, hauling yards upon yards of battered rope through the cold.

Tracing the world altitude record from the ashy slopes of the sacred volcano Llullaillaco to the icy crags and crevasses of the Karakoram, Daniel Light takes a panoramic journey through the storied history of mountaineering before Everest. Joining a cast of colourful characters,  The White Ladder offers an ode to mountains’ capacity to enthral, and the fundamental human drive to climb higher and higher.

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‘Thrilling…  Daniel Light delivers  stories that are poetic, spiritual and astonishing in their courage and drive.’ Sonia Purnell, author of  A Woman of No Importance

‘Daniel Light guides the reader through a mountain-scape that stretches from the Alps to the Himalaya… with the sure footing of a serious student of climbing history, and the élan of a skilled storyteller. This is a book to curl up with on a cold dark night in a comfortable armchair before a bright fire.’ Maurice Isserman, co-author of Fallen Giants

‘Wonderful? a massive story with an enormous cast of characters, among them some of the most compelling figures of mountaineering history.’ Wade Davis, author of Into the Silence

Instead of walking the same old paths, be inspired to sniff out the best dog-friendly hotspots the UK has to offer. From unspoilt beaches that stretch for miles, to picturesque market towns and stunning marshlands, in these pages you will find 35 new locations to explore.

With tips on the best places to eat and stay with your pup, as well as recommendations for where to find new activities like dog-friendly seal boat trips (Norfolk), indoor play areas designed exclusively for dogs (Manchester), or gorgeous scenic narrow-gauge railways (Gwynedd), Follow My Lead is your (and your dog’s) one-way ticket to new adventures.

Grab your lead and go!