Explore over 500 of the most magical extraordinary and lesser known woods and forests in
England Scotland and Wales with this unique practical and fully illustrated book. Featuring
stunning photography and lively travel writing it is divided into easy-to-navigate
geographical sections Southwest South and East Wales and Borders Central and North and
Scotland and covers everything from the best campsites bothies and quirky accommodation
through to wild swimming walking trails types of woodland and forest cycling routes
waterfalls horse riding canoeing wildflowers and wildlife dark skies and star-gazing
foraging lost ruins and sacred mystical and haunted sites.Wild Woods reveals life-affirming
ways to connect with wild places through adventure and is the perfect book for both families
and wilderness lovers seeking new experiences well off the beaten track. Also included is a
series of Best for recommendations from Best for Big Mammals to Best for Deep Forest
Experiences as well as Waterfalls and Canoe Adventures Caves and Canyons and Bikepacking
amongst others. High quality photography illustrates a selection of sites and a double-page
featured adventure with full directions and a map is included at the end of each area.With
Bradts Wild Woods visit historic forests such as Epping Sherwood and the New Forest and
literary forests such as Shakespeares Forest of Arden. Discover ancient and notable trees
healing springs and hidden castles and lose yourself in Britains largest wildest and most
ancient woods and forests. Detailed user-friendly instructions help to create wild weekend
escapes and you can also learn about lost beasts megafauna such as wolves no longer present and
the evolution of ancient woodland. The legacy of royal forests and private chases is also
covered. Whatever your interest in Britains woods and forests Bradts Wild Woods is the ideal
guide and companion.
