Great Britain

SHORTLISTED FOR THE RICHARD JEFFERIES AWARD 2023'Roger Morgan-Grenville, one of Britain's leading conservationists' - The HeraldA veteran nature writer walks the length of Britain in pursuit of spring, and of hopeFed up with bleak headlines of...

A photographic exploration of the post-war modernist architecture of London. This collection of unique and evocative photography of Brutalist architecture by Simon Phipps casts the city in a new light. Arranged by inner London Borough, BRUTAL LONDON...

Welcome to Leeds; a great northern powerhouse of a city that has reinvented itself from an industrial centre of wool, textiles and coal to one of the country's biggest financial and commercial cities outside of London. Leeds is famous for its beautiful...

This walking guide covers both the Cumbrian and Durham sides of the North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Beauty, and also extends eastwards across Durham to the North Sea Coast. The area contains some of the finest moorland in the country,...

A new and improved edition of the popular photographic field guideBritain's Butterflies is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Ireland. Containing hundreds of stunning colour photographs,...

Explore the many attractions of Wales with this easy-to-use road atlas and guide to the top spots from Philip's, the best-selling road atlas brand. With all you need for travelling in Wales: easy-to-read mapping, superb detail and top travel tips make...

Using archive photos from the 1860s to the 1960 paired with a modern viewpoint, Leeds Then and Now shows how the great northern powerhouse has retained and adapted its classic Victorian buildings, such as Kirkgate Market, to a 21st-century economy. ...

Handy little full-colour map and guide of Yorkshire Dales National Park. Detailed mapping and visitor information to the National Park along with a selection of photographs. Map at a scale of 1:140 000 (1cm to 1.40km, 2.2 miles to 1 inch). ...

Guidebook to 50 walks in the North York Moors National Park. The walks, which range from 4 to 13 miles, are distributed through seven regions within the park, enabling walkers to discover and appreciate the Tabular Hills, Hambleton Hills, Cleveland...

A large-format guidebook to 29 short backpacking excursions of 2-4 days, plus one single-day route, in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Perfect for a long weekend or short break, the routes cross rugged remote terrain, calling for good fitness,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780901784810Page Count 1Imprint G I Barnett & SonPublisher G I Barnett & Son

A guidebook to 30 walks exploring the Scottish islands of Harris and Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. From shorter walks visiting historical, cultural and geological sites to more challenging hill walks, there are routes to suit all abilities. The...

With golden sandy beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and legendary castles, Cornwall and Devon have long captured the imagination of all who visit.Make the most of your trip to England's seaside paradise with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a...

This best-selling series visits beautiful Dorset. 28 enchanting walks visit the coves and caves of the Jurassic Coast and lush river beaches and water meadows of the countryside. Combining stunning photography, engaging stories and history, detailed...

In 1773, James Boswell made a long-planned journey across the Scottish Highlands with his English friend Samuel Johnson; the two spent more than a hundred days together. Their tour of the Hebrides resulted in two books, A Journey to the Western Islands...

A guidebook to 11 day walks and 4 boat trips on the Scilly Isles. Exploring Britain's smallest Natural Landscape, the low-level walks are suitable for all abilities.The day walks range in length from 3 to 14km (2-9 miles) and cover Tresco, St Martin's,...

Winner of the National Geographic Reader's Award 2018 Shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year 2018 Shortlisted for the BBC Countryfile Magazine Country Book of the Year 2018 'For all the islomaniacs out there, Patrick Barkham's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914314322Author Emmy WattsFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Hoxton Mini PressPublisher Hoxton Mini Press

A guidebook to 30 low-level and easy day walks in the northern part of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in Wales. All circular except for Walk 25, which makes use of the railway link between Porthmadog and Blaeneau Ffestiniog, the routes vary in length...

The county of Ayrshire is located on the Firth of Clyde on the beautiful West Coast of Scotland and is known as one of the most fertile areas of the country, famed for its cattle and crops. Although more industrial to the north, it is in the main a...

Get beyond the gates of the Castle to see a side of Windsor you never knew. This thriving, bustling town may have been the home of the Royal Family for almost 1,000 years, but it is generations of local residents who have made Windsor a truly special...

A guidebook to the Cumbria Way, a 73-mile long distance path through the heart of the English Lake District from Ulverston to Carlisle. The route is largely low-level, but this book also describes alternative mountain days which add the Coniston Fells,...

Featuring 130 of the most common and readily identifiable species, this illustrated pocket guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the naturally occurring spiders found in the British Isles. Presented in a portable and accessible...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739709174Page Count 2Imprint Quickmap LtdPublisher Quickmap LtdWeight(grams) 26gDimensions(mm) 150mm * 80mm * 5mm

The rock of Dunadd, a few miles north of Lochgilphead, marks the place where the Scots established their headquarters after landing from Ireland around 500AD, and it can rightfully claim to be the birthplace of Scotland. It is also at the heart of...

A fascinating tour of London's strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery and murder, this is a perfect companion for the curious...

Stand-up Paddleboarding in the Lake District is the essential guide for anyone interested in discovering and enjoying this popular sport at its leading UK location - the stunning Lake District National Park. Jo Moseley, passionate paddleboarder and...

This Lake District 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...

Being in the right place at the right time is critical when Scottish Winter Climbing. This guide will help you make the right choices - do you go high or low, head east, west or north, or attempt snowed-up rock, mixed or ice climbs? With more than 600...

A guidebook to the 850km (528 mile) NC500 cycle route around northern Scotland. This circular tour starting and finishing in Inverness and passing through Wester Ross, Sutherland, Caithness, Easter Ross and the Black Isle is suitable for all types of...

Lonely Planet's Great Britain is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Puzzle the mysteries of Stonehenge, sip whisky in Scotland, and hike...

15 of the best short walks in Tenby and south Pembrokeshire. Our guidebook comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. ...

A wonderful meditation on the English landscape in wet weather by the acclaimed novelist and nature writer, Melissa Harrison.Whenever rain falls, our countryside changes. Fields, farms, hills and hedgerows appear altered, the wildlife behaves...

Explore the National Parks with this handy pocket map Handy little full colour map and guide of Broads National Park. Detailed mapping and visitor information to the National Park along with a selection of photographs. Map at a scale of...

Handy little full colour map and guide of Cairngorms National Park. Detailed mapping and visitor information to the National Park along with a selection of photographs. Map at a scale of 1:91,000 (1.45 miles to 1 inch or 0.91 km to 1 cm). ...

Discover East Yorkshire and York with this Heritage Shell Guide. Here is an introduction to the towns, villages and buildings of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the City of Kingston upon Hull and the City of York. Written in the tradition of the famous...

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A guidebook to 30 day walks in the New Forest National Park. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Hampshire and Wiltshire, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The walks range in length from 5-17km (3-10 miles) and...

Not content with walking the Pennine Way as a modern day troubadour, an experience recounted in his bestseller and prize-wining Walking Home, the restless poet has followed up that journey with a walk of the same distance but through the very opposite...

Mediaeval no-go zone, Victorian hell-hole, war-ravaged bomb site, 21st century shining city, the most exciting area in one of the most exciting cities in the world - the East End has often been London's strange alter ego. Ed Glinert trawls through the...