Treasured Islands: The explorer's guide to over 200 of the most beautiful and intriguing islands around Britain

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'The definitive guide to Britain's quirky and rugged islands. Islands have always had a mysterious allure - Peter has managed to capture the magical essence of our old favourites and lesser known gems.' Ed Stafford Islands represent adventure, mystery, wilderness and escapism. Surrounded by water, they're somewhere to run away to, to be marooned on, to find a paradise... The British Isles includes some 194 inhabited islands (out of a total of over 6,000), ranging from remote lost worlds to famous and popular holiday spots. And Treasured Islands includes them all, in one enticing package. This wonderfully comprehensive and inspiring guide starts off with a Best of... section, highlighting the ten best islands for foodies, wildlife, adrenaline-junkies and pure escapism. Then, region by region, the author explores the UK's most wonderful islands, including: Shetlands, Fair Isle, Orkneys, Outer Hebrides, Inner Hebrides, Isle of Arran Lindisfarne, Isle of Man, Walney Island Anglesey, Pembrokeshire Island Foulness and Canvey Islands Isle of Sheppey, Lundy Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, Islands of Ireland Tidal Islands (to include Burgh Island, Holy Island and St Michael's Mount) Inland Islands (to include Eel Pie, Derwent Isle and Peel Island in the Lake District) Remote Islands Illustrated with beautiful colour photography, the text ensures you won't miss out on must-see attractions, wildlife and natural features, local food specialties, sporting activities, best places to stay and eat, and all-important transport links to and from the mainland, and other nearby islands. For some light relief, there are interesting historical and cultural anecdotes woven through, giving a fascinating insight into the way of life on these sometimes remote settlements. 'A wonderful book filled with hidden gems, helping us to connect with the majestic beauty of the British coastline.' Levison Wood

Peter Naldrett is a freelance writer specialising in travel and the outdoors. He has written a number of guidebooks as well as four books in the Dog Walkers' Guide series. He has also written for magazines such as Geographical, The Big Issue and Dalesman as well as The Daily Telegraph. He is the author of Days Out Underground and Around the Coast in 80 Days, both published by Bloomsbury. When not writing and travelling, Peter teaches geography at a South Yorkshire secondary school.

The definitive guide to Britain's quirky and rugged islands. Islands have always had a mysterious allure - Peter has managed to capture the magical essence of our old favourites and lesser known gems. -- Ed Stafford A wonderful book filled with hidden gems, helping us to connect with the majestic beauty of the British coastline. -- Levison Wood This guide outlines 200 of the most intriguing isles...complete with useful travel link information. * Wanderlust * Hopefully, though, 2021 might prove to be a bumper year for tourism as people explore the many treasures that can be found without having to travel halfway around the world. * The Yorkshire Post * Treasured Islands is engaging, easy to read and a publication you will want to constantly dip in and out of when planning trips, looking for inspiration or simply wishing to get away. Peter Naldrett has undertaken a huge project bringing this book to fruition and like the islands featured, it is to be treasured. -- Allison Alderton * Towpath Talk * Who doesn't want to grow up and become an explorer? The 320-page book lists attractions, nature spots, foodie highlights, sporting activities, places to eat and historical titbits. * Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly * Naldrett skippers us on a voyage around these shores and inland waters to discover more than 200 islands, revealing their history, topography, culture, wildlife and folklore, supported by a wealth of photographs * Saga * A pleasure to leaf through... you might discover next year's cruising inspiration, or somewhere water bound to visit when you're not on your boat. * Yachting Monthly * Peter Naldrett's informative and entertaining text ensures you won't miss out on must-see attractions, picturesque nature spots, local food specialities and the best places to stay and eat... * The Dalesman * Who doesn't want to grow up and become an explorer? * Campervan Magazine * There's something for every aspiring traveller ready to create an island-hopping bucket list * Coast * Detailed and inspiring * Coast * Whether sailing or taking a staycation during the non-sailing season this is a book to appeal to your adventurous spirit. Just reading it made me want to get up and go. * Cruising * This book would be a functional addition to the library of any UK-based yacht, especially if on a Round Britain adventure. * Cruising * Treasured Islands is illustrated throughout with often stunning photos, and Peter Naldrett's research is impressive. A lovely book and definitely recommended. * Flying Fish *