Author : Andy Robinson
Publisher :
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 24,7 MB
Release : 2019-09-12
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9781852849337
A practical guidebook for walking from Land's End to John O'Groats. The 1956km (1215 mile) long-distance route, known as the End to End Trail, follows paths and tracks rather than road, and takes to the hills whenever it can. The route is presented in 61 daily stages averaging just less than 32km (20 miles).
Author : Helen Shaw
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,10 MB
Release : 2017-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781910723395
Could you complete the iconic walk from Land's End to John O'Groats? And even if you could, would it be worth it? What would you see on the way? Middle-aged professional photographer Helen Shaw and her partner Bob set off with those questions in mind and were blown away by the experience. They divided their journey into 7 stages to fit around work and family commitments and completed it in 81 days. On the way, Helen took stunning photographs of the route: coastal paths, meadowland, country lanes, moors and woods; of the wildlife, buildings and points of interest in villages, towns and even cities. With disarming frankness she and Bob touch on the highs and lows of the adventure, their reactions to it, the surprising discoveries and the sheer joy of getting to know Britain in a completely new way. This book will encourage walkers of all abilities to set off from Cornwall to Caithness, and Helen's photographs of the journey will be an inspiration to them.
Author : Alistair McGuinness
Publisher :
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 31,76 MB
Release : 2016-06-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781532812576
In 1996, Alistair McGuinness borrowed his brother's bike to join two friends in their attempt to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats. With no training, no plan, and no idea about the benefits of Lycra, the ride was destined for misadventure.But the boys had a purpose, and despite the odds, they survived three countries, thirteen pub-crawls, two storms, and one memorable night in a youth hostel. These 'end-to-enders' also learnt a thing or two about broken spokes. 890 miles and twenty years later, it's time to tell their story. For one of the riders, it's a story that changed his life.
Author : Sarah Stockwell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 14,12 MB
Release : 2018-08-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1107070317
The end of empire in Britain itself is illuminated through explorations of its impact on key domestic institutions.
Author : Paul Jones
Publisher : Abacus
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 26,35 MB
Release : 2022-04-07
Category :
ISBN : 9780349144078
Author : George Mahood
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,58 MB
Release : 2014-12
Category : SPORTS & RECREATION
ISBN : 9781490356662
The plan is simple. George and Ben have three weeks to cycle 1000 miles from the bottom of England to the top of Scotland. There is just one small problem ... they have no bikes, no clothes, no food and no money. Setting off in just a pair of Union Jack boxer shorts, they attempt to rely on the generosity of the British public for everything from food to accommodation, clothes to shoes, and bikes to beer. During the most hilarious adventure, George and Ben encounter some of Great Britain's most eccentric and extraordinary characters and find themselves in the most ridiculous situations.-- Back cover.
Author : Mark Moxon
Publisher : Exposure Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,44 MB
Release : 2007-02
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9781846855559
Convinced that walking from Land's End to John o'Groats will be a pleasant way to spend the summer, Mark Moxon soon discovers that there's a lot more to crossing Britain than simply putting one foot in front of the other. Here, he takes us not only on a journey of 1111 miles, but also of the highs and lows of long-distance walking.
Author : John Darwin
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 30,46 MB
Release : 2006-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780631164289
Within twenty years of victory in the Second World War Britain had ceased to be a world power and her global empire has dissolved into fragments. With what now seems astonishing rapidity, and empire three centuries old, which had reached its greatest extent as late as 1921, was transformed into more than fifty sovereign states. Why did this great transformation come about? Had Britain simply become too weak in a world of superpowers? Had the pressure of colonial nationalism suddenly become overwhelming? Or had the British themselves decided that they no longer needed an empire, and that interests were better served by joining the rich man's club of Europe? In this short book, these and other theories are examined critically. The aim is not to present a detailed narrative of Britain's imperial retreat but to introduce the reader to the current state of debate in a rapidly expanding subject.
Author : Christine Green
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,70 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : 9780727857835
A Kate Kinsella mystery.
Author : Paul Salter
Publisher : Epic Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,16 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Bicycle touring
ISBN : 9780958225618
Biking Britain end to end - one day at a time and at your own page - is within the reach of most reasonably fit cyclists, and an unforgettable experience! This book tells you how to do it, as Britain is the perfect place to explore by bike - a compact island with a vast network of quiet roads linking charming villages and historic sites. This is a great ride for cyclists seeking their first extended ride, or for experienced tourers looking for interesting alternatives. It's also a great read for armchair cyclists.
