The 130 mile Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path National Trail combines the best of inland and coastal walking, and is ideal for people new to long- distance walks. Beginning near Thetford, the route heads north west to near Hunstanton, then follows the heritage coast to Hopton-on-Sea, taking roughly one week to complete.
Bed down among some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world and discover your own bolthole in one of Britain's rugged corners. Wilderness Weekends reveals the 26 best places for wild camping from the south coast of England to Scotland's far north. Each weekend includes practical advice, detailed maps and inspiring photographs to help the camping enthusiast take the next adventurous step. With a host of hard-won tips on what to take and when to go, this is the helping hand needed to unlock your outdoor potential.
It’s not until we push ourselves past our perceived limits, till we feel so cold and so tired that we feel we can’t go on any further, that we discover what we are truly capable of. . . Britain’s most famous wild camper and bestselling author of Extreme Sleeps , Phoebe Smith, is back. After bivvying under boulders and camping in caves on her last tent-bound adventure, she’s decided to hit the UK’s wild places once again, but this time take it further. Determined to discover what defines a truly "extreme" night out, and see if she has the guts to do it, she heads to the extremities of the country. Battling whiteouts in Wales, facing monster waves in Suffolk, and attempting to make camp in gale-force winds on Britain’s highest mountain, Phoebe takes us on a series of inspirational expeditions into the wilderness as she quests to find the ultimate pitch.
Globetrotter Phoebe Smith sets out to prove that outdoor adventures are available in the UK which rival anything found elsewhere in the world. In this sometimes scary and frequently funny journey around the country, Phoebe attempts to conquer its wildest places, defy her perceptions of the great outdoors and teach her about herself along the way.
Exploring themes of love, loss, and personal discovery, this poignant narrative takes readers on a journey through both emotional landscapes and breathtaking settings. The author masterfully intertwines deep reflections with vivid descriptions, creating a powerful experience that resonates with those seeking to understand themselves and the world around them. Celebrated as a top summer travel book, it invites readers to reflect on their own journeys while appreciating the beauty of the physical and emotional paths we traverse.
'It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles against the prevailing winds, for the opportunity to rain on a tent' Dave Barry. Whether you enjoy sleeping under canvas, underneath the stars, or prefer a bit of glamping in a yurt, happy campers of all types will savour this miscellany of quotations, trivia and prose celebrating the great outdoors, interspersed with useful tips on everything from wild foraging to choosing where to bed down for the night.
This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with tips on equipment, food, surviving bad weather and finding the right campsite, and with facts and stories from the world of camping, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy and adventure of pitching their tent under an open sky.
A celebration of 26 of the author's favourite bothies, as she shares her memories of her favourite 'stone tents' all over the UK in remote and wild locations. Packed with expert advice on how to make use of these 'free, old, empty houses', from packing lists to bothy etiquette and the best walks into these remote locations.
Britain's Best Small Hills guide - travel information and expert advice from award-winning writer Phoebe Smith on the best small hills (609 metres or less) in Britain to climb, plus maps, practical and safety advice, and tips on walking with children. Features 60 walks, 20 each in England, Wales and Scotland, from Cornwall to the Highlands.
The Wilderness Cookbook - recipes for wild campers, wild cooking in wild places, including fifty recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks in moorland, coast, woodland, mountain or riverside. Includes countryside safety tips, basic terrain-specific foraging, preparing food with a single stove, and improvising kit from the landscape.