What better way to discover and enjoy a new place than under your own power. Whether you're on a bicycle, tandem, handcycle or tricycle, Lost Lanes takes you on a journey through the byways of the Midlands and beyond, from the windswept hills of Shropshire to the big skies of Lincolnshire, from the crags of the Peak District to the comely villages of the Cotswolds All the routes are clearly graded from easy to challenging, letting you choose how much effort you want to take in. And if you enjoy the pub stops as mush as the biking, Lost lanes includes listings of the best pubs and tea stops, wild swim spots, viewpoints and even accommodations to make it a multi-day tour. The book is accompanied by a dedicated website where you'll find downloadable GPX files, turn-by-turn route instructions and detailed maps. And all rides are accessible by train, so the car can be left at home. *Enjoy the traffic-free trails of the Peak District – dramatic landscapes, grand country houses and industrial archaeology *Explore the Cotswolds on its quietest country lanes and hidden byways, stopping at cosy pubs and breathtaking sunset viewpoints *Follow in the tyre tracks of Edward Elgar to the summit of the Malvern Hills for some of the most splendid views of England *Discover secret Birmingham on its vast network of canal towpaths and traffic-free urban greenways
What better way to discover and enjoy a new place than under your own power. Whether you're on a bicycle, tandem, handcycle or tricycle, Lost Lanes takes you on a journey through the stunning countryside of Western England. From windswept coastal roads to wild moors to rolling hills to deep and ancient wooded valleys, you'll find yourself enjoying a freewheeling tour of lost lanes and forgotten byways. All the routes are clearly graded from easy to challenging, letting you choose how much effort you want to take in. And if you enjoy the pub stops as much as the biking, Lost lanes includes listings of the best pubs and tea stops, wild swim spots, viewpoints and even accommodations to make it a multi-day tour. The book is accompanied by a dedicated website where you'll find downloadable GPX files, turn-by-turn route instructions and detailed maps. This beautiful full-colour book contains 30 specially selected rides, and 6 organised event rides, including the best for: • Weekends Away and Wild Camping • Gourmets and Pubs • Ups and Downs and Natural Wonders • History, or Arts and Culture • Families • Wild Swimming *Escape to ancient trackways of Wessex’s chalk downs, passing the prehistoric remains of Avebury, Silbury Hill and Stonehenge. *Ride traffic-free paths along the River Dart, River Camel and River Exe stopping for river swims and picnics in sun-dappled woodlands. *Climb to the windswept heights of Dartmoor and Exmoor and descend beneath the towering crags of Cheddar Gorge. *Discover car-free routes through the grand estates of Longleat, Stourhead, Lanhydrock and Ashton Court.