Great Britain

Made up of the old counties of Wigtownshire and The Stewartry, Galloway covers a vast swathe of Scotland's quiet southwest corner. This under-discovered area offers 260km of coast, full of sandy beaches and towering cliffs, lonely heather-clad moors and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781847718211Author Derek BrockwayFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y Lolfa

Fully revised and updated, this is the only book with detailed information and maps on every Scottish island. With the author's own paintings illustrating it, this beautiful guide will take you everywhere, whether by armchair or yacht.From the abandoned...

This expert-curated guide book to Liverpool shines a spotlight on a more unusual British city break, with a wealth of practical information on what to see and do. Each area or neighbourhood featured in this Liverpool travel guide is explored in-depth...

A guidebook to 73 walks and scrambles in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs. Exploring the beauty of the national park, the walks are suitable for most walkers, with shorter low-level routes alongside plenty of more challenging, full-day hikes. The...

A highly illustrated and portable identification guide to the most common wild flowers and other plantsThis innovative photographic guide covers the most common wild flowers and other plants found in Britain and Ireland, as defined by the very latest...

THE TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZEDrowned. Buried by sand. Decimated by plague. Plunged off a cliff.This is the forgotten history of Britain's lost cities, ghost towns and vanished villages: our shadowlands.'A beautiful book,...

'A definitive classic field guide [...] Its scope is as magnificent as our countryside itself.' BBC Countryfile Magazine'This book is perfect for anyone who's travelled through the countryside, scratched their head, and thought, 'what on earth is that...

From Old Harry Rocks, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, all along the shore of the Jurassic Coast to Lyme Regis, via the glowing summit of Golden Cap and the one-eyed winking lighthouse at Portland Bill, Dorset is a walkers' wonderland. The 40 routes in...

A refreshing guide to discovering the hidden details of London with 10 fully guided walking routes from London's leading tour guide Look Up London. Have you ever noticed London's tiniest public sculpture? Or wondered why there are strange cone-shaped...

This Scottish Highlands & Islands 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...

WINNER OF A SOMERSET MAUGHAM AWARD 2021 A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE A SUNDAY TIMES AND FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Marks the birth of a new star of non-fiction' William Dalrymple 'A beautiful...

This new, thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt's Shropshire remains the only full-blown guidebook to this remarkable and oft-overlooked county. Written by Shropshire lover Marie Kreft, it places an emphasis on car-free travel, local produce and...

Roger Deakin set out in 1996 to swim through the British Isles. The result a uniquely personal view of an island race and a people with a deep affinity for water. From the sea, from rock pools, from rivers and streams, tarns, lakes, lochs, ponds, lidos,...

WINNER: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER READER AWARD FOR BEST TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016WINNER: BOOKS ARE MY BAG READER AWARD FOR BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY OR BIOGRAPHY 2016Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to celebrate the green and...

Combining insightful and descriptive writing about our countryside with easy-to-follow practical information and clear, detailed OS mapping, Countryfile: Great British Walks will inspire you to explore some of the most striking areas that our nation has...

The Outer Hebrides are a place apart, an island chain stretching almost 200km from the Butt of Lewis to Barra Head with some of Britain's most mesmerising beaches, dramatic mountain ranges, wonderful wildlife, a long and fascinating history and a rich...

'This book has been my friend' - Amy Liptrot, bestselling author ofThe Outrun'I was transported' - Katherine May, bestselling author of Wintering'Deeply thoughtful and beautifully written' - Sarah Moss, bestselling author of SummerwaterIn her late...

Revised and updated in 2021 this 3rd edition features facts and figures, insights and entertainment, wit and wisdom: from Brentford to Burscough, from Shardlow to Sharpness, from Tipton to Todmorden. All manner of folk have been encouraged to explore...

This collection of tried-and tested circular walks in Derbyshire & the Peak District, all between 2 and 10 miles, has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. At the heart of every route is a...

A guidebook to walking the 216 km (133 miles) Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path National Trail that combines Norfolk's inland and coastal scenery. The route can be completed in eleven days with the possibility of breaking the walk into shorter sections...

This Devon & Cornwall 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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909036017Format PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Charles Tait PhotographicPublisher Charles Tait PhotographicWeight(grams) 560gDimensions(mm) 220mm * 140mm...

A guidebook to walking the West Highland Way, one of Scotland's Great Trails. Covering 156km (96 miles) from Milngavie to Fort William, the route is suitable for walkers of most abilities and takes around a week to complete. The trail is...

A whimsical and beautiful book celebrating these hidden gems of the National Trust - from specially made secret gardens to overlooked corners of famous gardens and re-discovered lost gardens. Stunning photography is accompanied by a wealth of fascinating...

Who travelling through Totteridge and Whetstone is aware that the station got its name from the medieval soldiers who sharpened their swords at the whetstone before the bloody Battle of Barnet? Or that Canary Wharf was built for importing fruit from the...

The Capital Ring is a 78-mile (125 km) walking route encircling inner London that links the astonishing number of islands of green space - parks, woodlands, abandoned railway lines, towpaths and nature reserves - which still survive in the very heart of...

A follow-up to best-selling The Scottish Bothy Bible (50,000 copies sold) this beautifully illustrated walking companion selects the ultimate best walks to the best bothies, with detailed maps. Using the bothy as the reference point Geoff Allan guides...

An inspirational guidebook to 27 day walks and three 2-day routes along the England Coast Path, showcasing the best stretches of this 4500km (2800 mile) National Trail. From sandy beaches and flat promenades to undulating cliff-top paths, there is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780862437367Author David JandrellFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y Lolfa

Serious map for serious mountains. The latest addition to the British Mountain Map series is a real heavyweight. Ben Nevis/Glencoe is the first Scottish title in this highly successful & innovative range. The map at 1:40000 has 43 Munros & 14 Corbetts on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913447083Imprint Strumpshaw, Tincleton & Giggleswick's Marvellous MapsPublisher Marvellous Maps

Explore the National Parks with this handy pocket map. Handy little full colour map and guide of Lake District National Park. Detailed mapping and visitor information to the National Park along with a selection of photographs. This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914314636Author Liz SchafferFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Hoxton Mini PressPublisher Hoxton Mini Press

PHILIP'S: BRITAIN'S CLEAREST MAPS FOR NEW DRIVERS AND EXPERIENCED MOTORISTS ALIKE- Clear 4 miles to 1 inch maps - fully updated for easy driving - Superb detail for journey planning and leisure activities - London street plan plus 47 town and city centre...

Offa's Dyke Path (Gogledd Llwybr Clawdd Offa) is the 177-mile National Trail following the ancient earthwork that criss-crosses the border country of modern England and Wales, from the Severn Estuary to the seaside resort of Prestatyn on the Irish Sea...

A guidebook to walking the 2000km Via Francigena pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome. Part of a three-volume set, this volume covers the first 1090km, from Canterbury, England, through France to Lausanne, Switzerland. Suitable for most abilities,...

Exploring the gardens, monuments, museums, and churches with walks both urban and rural, from the Bronte parsonage in Haworth to Zadie Smith's North London and Shakespeare's Stratford, The Book Lover's Bucket List takes you through some 100 wonderfully...

A curated guide to the most chic, stylish and unique trips around the UK - all within easy reach of London - from the creators of the hugely successful Instagram account @prettylittlelondon. Sometimes even Londoners need a change of scenery - the fresh...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783967041033Author gestaltenFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag