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Swimming Wild in Scotland by Alice Goodridge is an informative and inspiring book for both new and experienced wild swimmers, featuring over 100 of the best wild swimming spots across the Scottish mainland and islands. Drawing on her vast experience as a long-distance swimmer and open water swimming coach, Alice has hand-picked locations to help you experience Scotland at its wild and rugged best. Scotland has a plethora of choice when it comes to wild swimming - you could take a dip in one of the stunning lochs of the Cairngorms, splash around in the river pools on Arran, step out from a deserted white sand beach on remote Great Bernera, swim right up to a waterfall on the River Pattack, or, for something a little different, swim in flooded quarries on Easdale or delight in the easily accessible tidal pools in Fife.   Alice digs into the detail of what makes a fantastic wild swimming location, sharing her in-depth knowledge of exactly where to get in the water, where to safely swim o…

Deze zwemgids van het lake district bevat praktische informatie over de beste plekken om te zwemmen in de vele prachtige meren van het Lake District. Daarnaast geeft de auteur haar eigen ervaringen en tips over wildzwemmen in dit gebied.   Shortlisted: TGO Magazine Outdoor Book of the Year   Swimming Wild in the Lake District by Suzanna Cruickshank is an informative and inspiring book for both new and experienced wild swimmers, exploring the larger lakes in the beautiful Lake District National Park. The book explores secluded wild swimming locations in the tourist hotspots of Windermere and Derwent Water and takes you to the tranquil hidden gems of Bassenthwaite, Crummock Water and Devoke Water, with the emphasis on taking time to enjoy the stunning surroundings. Imagine yourself gliding through clear, still water, surrounded by rugged fells, with only the sound of birdsong to accompany you.   The book is full of useful tips for both new and experienced wild swimmers; it contains sect…

Walk Britain by Elise Downing is an inspirational collection of 90 walking routes accessible by public transport which can enable you to see the best of Great Britain in an environmentally friendly way. The book is organised into easily accessible base locations throughout England, Scotland and Wales – simply choose where you want to stay or day-trip to and then pick your adventure. There are several walks from each base, ranging from relaxed shorter routes through to longer day walks, and working up to multi-day options if you want a bigger challenge.   Explore the rugged Cornish moorland and coastal trails around Penzance, traverse the trails of the Brecon Beacons stopping for a wild swim along the way, see the remote lochs and coastline of the Isle of Arran, or escape the crowds of London with a day trip to the Chilterns – Elise takes all the hassle out of planning your next adventure. Each walk includes handy details to help with planning, including an Ordnance Survey overview map…