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Lost Lanes Wales: 36 Glorious Bike Rides in Wales and the Borders

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Lost Lanes Wales: 36 Glorious Bike Rides in Wales and the Borders
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jack Thurston
SeriesLost Lanes
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 170
Category/GenreCycling
Travel and holiday guides
ISBN/Barcode 9781910636039
ClassificationsDewey:914.29048612
Audience
General
Edition UK ed.
Illustrations 200 photos, 30 maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Wild Things Publishing Ltd
Imprint Wild Things Publishing Ltd
NZ Release Date 7 September 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Travelling at a leisurely pace Jack explores the Wales and the border counties taking in mountain summits, enchanted woodlands, wild seashores, shimmering lakes and ancient ways. Enjoy 36 rides with maps: * Ride on traffic free cycle tracks from the seashore into the heart of Snowdonia and the birthplace of British mountaineering. * Cruise from cove to cove along the stunning Pembrokeshire coast, on quiet lanes bejewelled with wildflowers. * Explore the ruins of the lower Wye Valley, from lost medieval villages to Roman remains, Norman strongholds and the aweinspiring Tintern Abbey. 36 specially selected rides with downloadable information. Graded from easy to challenging, with handmade maps, best pubs and tea stops, wild swims and finest viewpoints. Overnight stops, from B&Bs to camping under the stars. Most rides are accessible by train. Jack

Author Biography

Jack has spent most of his life exploring the British countryside by bike. As presenter of The Bike Show on Resonance FM, he has brought his affable, infectious velophilia to London's airwaves, attracting an enthusiastic worldwide audience via the popular podcast edition - now celebrating its one millionth download. His articles about cycling have appeared in the Guardian, Cycling Plus, the Sunday Times and Cycle.