Great Britain

It's long been acknowledged that Scotland's 'great outdoors' is one of its biggest visitor attractions and that one of the best ways of experiencing its awesome scenery is on a camping, motorhome or caravan holiday. However, there is an extensive range...

Acclaimed historian Alistair Moffat sets off in the footsteps of the Highland clans and their definitive conflicts. In twelve journeys he explores places of conflict, recreating as he walks the tumult of battle. As he recounts the military prowess of the...

Each walk features a simple-to-follow route profile and accompanying description and pictures, and new-look walk mapping that makes it easier for the user to focus on the route and the points of interest along the way.Book InformationISBN...

The extraordinary story of the UK's most gruelling and spectacularly beautiful islands. Tom Steel's acclaimed portrait of the St Kildan's lives is now updated in this reissued edition. Situated at the westernmost point of the United Kingdom,...

Travels with Boogie is the story of two city slickers - one an unattractive but streetwise mongrel from Stockwell, the other the long-suffering author - and how they came to terms with England's countryside and waterways.First they had to survive against...

'Few cities,' Jan Morris observes, 'have been much more loved, loathed, and celebrated.' This book has become a classic account of the character, history, mores, buildings, climate, and people of one of Britain's most fascinating cities. 'A book of...

Britain is fast becoming one of the world's most exciting wine regions. In this guide, wine expert and photographer Ed Dallimore provides detailed notes on the best vineyards, wineries and wines of Britain, all accompanied by his gorgeous photography. Ed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956446091Author David FeltonFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Jake Island LtdPublisher Jake Island Ltd

This full colour atlas of Devon, Cornwall and West Somerset combines 32 pages of road mapping with an illustrated town plan section to provide an informative atlas and guide. The road map coverage includes the whole of Cornwall, Devon and the...

'Good balance between detail and clarity with excellent town maps' What Car?PHILIP'S is No. 1 in the UK for clear maps. The latest 2025 Philip's Big Road Atlas of Britain and Ireland, in a supersize large format, has fully updated mapping from the...

Hadrian's Cycleway is a 174 mile route from Ravenglass in Cumbria to South Shields. Also known as Route 72, this coast-to-coast route heads north up the Cumbrian coast to reach the Solway AONB before crossing northern England along Hadrian's Wall and...

See below for alternative language editions When the Romans arrived in this green valley nearly two thousand years ago they were captivated by the miraculous stream of endless hot water. The restored bath and temples complex and the splendid Abbey...

A remarkable and eccentric insight into the south east of England in the pre-war period. Richard Wyndham's 'last look round' was a tour taken immediately before the Second World War in 1939 and was originally published in the following year as...

Dan Boothby had been drifting for more than twenty years, without the pontoons of family, friends or a steady occupation. He was looking for but never finding the perfect place to land. Finally, unexpectedly, an opportunity presented itself. After a...

The Edinburgh Art Book showcases one of the most beautiful cities in the world through the eyes of its artists. There is so much to wonder at in this lovely book. Its enthusiasm reveals a passion for both contemporary art and the lovely city of...

The 30 circular walks in this book vary in length from 2 to 8 miles and encompass the best of the Yorkshire Dales; with its green valleys, hills, moorland and woodland, all intersected by a labyrinth of footpaths and trails to suit all ages and every...

We may all feel we know what an "English" garden is, but do we really? England's Gardens offers a holistic, modern-day tour and an update on the history of some of the most iconic, enduring, and influential gardens across the country.A fresh take on a...

Scotland has some of the best seafood in the world, so we why don't we eat more of it? Why don't we highlight the bounty of our seas and the people who fish, produce, sell, preserve and cook it? Acclaimed cooker writer Ghillie Basan embarks on a...

One of six books in the Yorkshire Dales: Top 10 Walks series. This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest pub walks in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview...

This Wales guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to...

When's the best time to visit London? When are the Scottish islands at their most beautiful? When do the crowds leave Snowdonia? Turn the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find the answers to all these questions - and more.With chapters covering...

The ideal gift for everyone who loves nature and the outdoors. 60 of Britain's unmissable wildlife wonders and where you can see them. This book shows you 60 of Britain's unmissable, world-class wonders of nature and tells you where...

COLLECTIVE WINNER OF THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZE AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 'This is the book that has been wanting to be written for decades: the ragged fringe of Britain as a laboratory for...

This is the essential guide to the architecture of Pevsner's "county of contrasts," home to an amazingly diverse assortment of landmarks. Among Derbyshire's many distinguished country houses are Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall. 17th-century...

If you are a keen photographer who can't miss a sunrise or are on holiday using a mobile phone camera, this guidebook will take you to the most beautiful and photogenic places in Scotland. In this extensive photo-location and visitor guidebook, award...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781851376599Imprint Harvey Map Services LtdPublisher Harvey Map Services LtdWeight(grams) 62g

A guidebook to walking the Thames Path National Trail between Woolwich Foot Tunnel in east London and the river's source in Gloucestershire. Covering 292km (182 miles), this straightforward trail takes around 2 weeks to hike. A level walk alongside...

The Central Fells of Lakeland include the ever-popular Langdale Pikes, the supremely lovely foothills overlooking Borrowdale and the 'silent forests and gaunt crags' above the dark waters of Thirlmere. The Pictorial Guides by A. Wainwright,...

The National Galleries of Scotland comprises threegalleries: the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Scottish National Gallery ofModern Art and the Scottish National Gallery. Together these galleries houseone of the finest collections of art to be found...

A guidebook to 24 day walks on the Isle of Wight plus a long-distance Coastal Path route. Exploring the island's Natural Landscape there are walks suitable for all abilities. The graded day walks range from 7-28km (4-18 miles) and can be...

'A book that'll change your perspective on life. You'll not be able to put it down.' Fearne Cotton'Everyone should read this book. Sophie Morgan is the epitome of grit and determination. Her writing is thought provoking, honest and in parts hilarious.'...

The 20 circular walks in this book showcase Shropshire at its very best – from rolling farmland and quaint villages to hilltop panoramas, sleepy woodlands and tranquil waters. The walks range between 3½ and 6 miles in length. At the heart of every route...

The Great British Road Rides Guide will inspire you to plan spectacular road rides. Road-tested by experienced rider Clive Forth, the 55 fun, flowing routes have been selected for their lack of traffic, their variation and their stunning views of the...

The streets of London resonate with secret stories, from East End lore to Cold War espionage, from tales of riots, rakes, anarchy and grisly murders, to Rolling Stones gigs, gangland drinking dens, Orwell's Fitzrovia and Lenin's haunts. Ed Glinert has...

East Highland Way is an exciting new unofficial long distance route between Fort William and Aviemore. Pioneered by Kevin Langan, this 82 mile trail forms a new link between the northern end of the West Highland Way and the southern end of the Speyside...

The Birmingham Art Book is a tribute to a unique city whose visionary scientists and inventors made it famous as a manufacturing powerhouse. From heavy metal industry - here is where the first steam trains were built - to heavy metal music - Black...

A guidebook to 35 day walks in the Chiltern Hills. Lying within reach of London, the spectacular Chilterns AONB extends across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, and with routes in the guidebook covering the whole region,...

Since it was first broadcast on British television in 1997, Midsomer Murders has become one of the most-beloved detective dramas on television, instantly recognisable for its attractive backdrop at the heart of rural England. The real towns and villages...

As the nation's oldest serving detectives, we know more about London than almost anyone. After all, we've been walking its streets and impulsively arresting its citizens for decades. Who better to take you through its less savoury side? We'll be...

This practical travel guide to England features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things...