Wilderness Weekends

Phoebe Smith's love of dramatic landscapes has taken her on walking and backpacking adventures all around the world - from wild camping on the Scottish islands, sleeping under a swag in the Australian outback and watching the Northern Lights from a wigwam above the Arctic Circle. She's enjoyed snowshoeing in the Swiss Alps, scrambling in Wadi Rum and canyon walking in the USA. But of all the places she's been it's the UK that holds a special place in her heart and she is adamant that you don't need to travel far to have an adventure.

• CONTENTSIntroduction 7Wilderness weekends: the essentials 10Using this guide 23A word about the site selection 24Part 1: England 261 Do-it-yourself driftwood den 282 Among ancient stones 363 Beware of the beasts 424 Witch hunt wanderings 505 Lost in the Lakes 586 Return of the wild 647 Cave dreams 728 Beware the Duergar 80Part 2: Wales 869 Poetry and madness 8810 Conquer the Welsh Matterhorn 9611 Alien explorations 10412 Hut among the hills 11013 Rocky Roman steps 11614 The forgotten sibling 122Part 3: Scotland 13015 The awful hand 13216 A pint too far? 14017 Loch less-known monster 15018 Skye's the limit 15819 Bed down on the Buckle 16620 Moor than meets the eye 17421 Between a rock and a hard place 18422 Bothy to bothy 19423 Hope springs eternal 20424 Coastal highs 21025 The wildest walk 21826 Secret sands 228Index 239

"Brimful of can-do how-to spirit, get-up-and-go energy, and love for Britain's wild places. Inspiring, passionate and practical." Robert Macfarlane"Phoebe sets out instead to explore our greatest wildernesses and enjoy them simply by spending time within them. Wilderness Weekends offers a refreshingly different set of ideas for any would-be adventurer." Sir Ranulph Fiennes'Includes tips such as what kit to take and when to go.' The Independent on Sunday'This book reveals some of the best places in Britain for wild camping. Let's hope it doesn't prove too popular, or those wilderness spots could get a little overcrowded...' The Sunday Post (Dundee)'Makes the most of your weekends in the wilder parts of Britain.' The Bookseller'Offering hardy travellers wonderful ways to enjoy the UK's dramatic landscapes.' Metro'Filled with ideas for short, budget escapes in the UK.' Wanderlust Travel Magazine 'This is a useful guide, full of suggestions on camping spots and graced by dramatic pictures.' Scot Outdoors'A lovely book with the intention to inspire even the most timid of people to spend a night outdoors.' TGO - The Great Outdoors'Aimed at encouraging people to head out for wild camping weekends around Britain.' Countryside Magazine'Each entry comes with glorious photos, a map and stories about the history and folklore of the area, as well as practical information for planning a trip. It will make you want to start ticking them off.' Adventure Travel Magazine'26 adventures covering most of Britain's rugged reaches, a table perfectly laid out ready for people to feast on.' TGO - The Great Outdoors