Explore over 500 of the most magical, extraordinary and lesser known woods and forests in England, Scotland and Wales with this unique, practical and fully illustrated book. Featuring stunning photography and lively travel writing, it is divided into easy-to-navigate geographical sections Southwest, South and East, Wales and Borders, Central and North, and Scotland and covers everything from the best campsites, bothies and quirky accommodation through to wild swimming, walking trails, types of woodland and forest, cycling routes, waterfalls, horse riding, canoeing, wildflowers and wildlife, dark skies and star-gazing, foraging, lost ruins and sacred, mystical and haunted sites.Wild Woods reveals life-affirming ways to connect with wild places through adventure and is the perfect book for both families and wilderness lovers seeking new experiences well off the beaten track. Also included is a series of Best for recommendations, from Best for Big Mammals to Best for Deep Forest Experiences, as well as Waterfalls and Canoe Adventures, Caves and Canyons, and Bikepacking amongst others. High quality photography illustrates a selection of sites and a double-page featured adventure with full directions and a map is included at the end of each area.With Bradts Wild Woods visit historic forests such as Epping, Sherwood and the New Forest and literary forests such as Shakespeares Forest of Arden. Discover ancient and notable trees, healing springs and hidden castles and lose yourself in Britains largest, wildest, and most ancient woods and forests. Detailed, user-friendly instructions help to create wild weekend escapes and you can also learn about lost beasts megafauna such as wolves no longer present and the evolution of ancient woodland. The legacy of royal forests and private chases is also covered. Whatever your interest in Britains woods and forests, Bradts Wild Woods is the ideal guide and companion.

Explore over 450 of the most magical, extraordinary and lesser-known woods and forests in England, Scotland and Wales with this unique, practical and fully illustrated book. Featuring stunning photography and lively travel writing, it is divided into easy-to-navigate geographical sections Southwest, South and East, Wales, Central and North, and Scotland and covers everything from the best campsites, bothies and quirky accommodation through to wild swimming, walking trails, types of woodland and forest, cycling routes, waterfalls, canoeing, wildflowers and wildlife, dark skies and stargazing, foraging, lost ruins and sacred, mystical and haunted sites. Wild Woods reveals life-affirming ways to connect with wild places through adventure and is the perfect book for both families and wilderness lovers seeking new experiences well off the beaten track. Also included is a series of 'Best for' recommendations, from 'Best for Lost Ruins' to 'Best for Charismatic Wildlife', as well as Untamed Waters, Caves and Canyons, and Quirky Stays among others. High-quality photography illustrates a selection of sites and a number of featured adventures are included. With Bradt's Wild Woods visit historic forests such as Epping, Sherwood and the New Forest. Discover ancient and notable trees, healing springs and hidden castles and lose yourself in Britain's largest, wildest and most ancient woods and forests. Detailed, user-friendly instructions help to create wild weekend escapes and you can also learn about 'lost beasts' megafauna such as wolves and the evolution of ancient woodland. The legacy of royal forests and private chases is also covered. Whatever your interest in Britain's woods and forests, Bradt's Wild Woods is the ideal guide and companion.

Vorwort
. Bradt's lead title for autumn, from expert authors who will promote enthusiastically . Previous titles in the 'Bradt on Britain' series include Phoebe Smith's bestselling Wilderness Weekends and Jini Reddy's award-winning Wild Times. . Far-reaching PR campaign includes author events and approaches to press and radio up and down the country About Bradt Travel Guides . Founded in 1974, Bradt is now the largest independent guidebook publisher in the UK with over 200 titles in print . WINNER of the Gold award for Best Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2018 . Bradt guides are written by authors who really know their destinations.

Autorentext

By Alvin Nicholas and Martin Cray

Zusammenfassung
Wild Woods Guide - Travel, nature, woodland and outdoor information and tips for 450 of the most magical, extraordinary and lesser-known woods in England, Scotland and Wales, ideal for weekend escapes, including best campsites and bothies, wildlife, waterfalls, wild swimming, canoeing, caves and canyons. Includes directions and route descriptions.

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Foreword

Introduction

Into the woods

Out in the wild

Using this book

SOUTHWEST ENGLAND

1 Cornwall & Devon

2 Exmoor & Somerset

3 The Cotswolds, Forest Of Dean & Wye Valley

4 Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire & The Isle Of Wight

SOUTH & EAST ENGLAND

5 The South Downs, Sussex & Kent

6 London & The Home Counties

7 East Anglia

WALES

8 Mid & South Wales

9 Snowdonia & North Wales

CENTRAL & NORTHERN ENGLAND

10 Central England

11 Peaks, Dales, Moors & Wolds

12 The Lake District, Cumbria & The Northeast

SCOTLAND

13 South & Central Scotland

14 Perthshire, Cairngorms & Surrounds

15 The Highlands

Recording woodland wildlife

Index