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10/06/2025

Hopping on the Stagecoach Peak Sightseer bus to walk route 28 from Elise Downing 's latest book, Walk Britain. The Peak Sightseer open-top bus is back for 2025 and you can get a day ticket to explore the scenic bus route for just £12 for adults, £7 for children and £30 for a group of 5.

Catching the bus from Chatsworth to travel the blue route to Hathersage you get to enjoy some amazing views of the Peak District along the way, with no stress about parking! It’s so easy to hop on and off the bus all day with your ticket allowing you to tick off loads of the area’s best bits.

After arriving in Hathersage we visited Outside to check-out their selection of outdoor adventure kit, and enjoyed a coffee at Colemans Deli whilst reading up on the route.

Route 28 is a 15km walk which takes you up Stanage and Burbage Edges from the centre of Hathersage. Enjoy dramatic landscape views from two of the area’s most iconic edges.

Walk Britain showcases 90 inspirational car-free walks in England, Scotland and Wales and with a range of routes there’s something for everyone to enjoy, all accessible by public transport.

Find out more here https://amzn.to/3HNo1c2

09/06/2025

Exciting morning in the office, Nicola Hardy has been in to sign her book Peak Bagging Munros : Volume 1. Pre-orders are being sent out today :) Nic's mum and dad popped in too

About the book

64 routes designed to complete the 141 southerly Munros in the most efficient way

Packed with loads of information to help plan your Munro adventure

Downloadable GPX files
Custom mapping for each route
Detailed timings for each route
Graded terrain and navigation
W3W /Carparking
Plus lots more

Routes include

Fort William
Braemar
Oban
Glencoe

Find out more here https://bit.ly/4kXKkdB

04/06/2025

5 BEST Walking Routes on and around Helvellyn! ⭐🥾

Author of Mountain Walks: Helvellyn, Tina Codling , gives us her 5 top walking routes from her new book - and there's something for everyone! Read more about these routes here https://bit.ly/4dHxHAM

🏞️Best Lakeside Walk:
Route 1. Glenridding to Aira Force
Distance: 4km/2.5 miles

🌄Best Views:
Route 8. Place Fell
Distance: 12.2k/7.6 miles

🔭Best for Historical Points of Interest:
Route 6. Sheffield Pike
Distance: 8.5km/5.3 miles

⛰️Easiest Route to Summit:
Route 10. Helvellyn from Swirls
Distance: 10.9km/6.8 miles

💪Most Challenging Walk:
Route 14. Helvellyn via Striding Edge and Swirral Speakers from the Edge
Distance: 13.1km/8.1 miles

If you'd like to read more about these top picks, head over to our blog at adventurebooks.com to hear Tina's summary of each route!💻

Fancy trying them out for yourself? Mountain Walks: Helvellyn, is 1 of 6 in the Mountain Walks series, on adventurebooks.com!🤩 Here is a link to browse https://bit.ly/43qbGmG

21/05/2025

BEST Scafell Pike hikes for every walker! 🏞️

Swipe to see some beautiful sights from some must-try Scafell Pike walking routes, taken from Mountain Walks: Scafell Pike 🤩

⛰️Best Smaller Mountain:
Route 4. Middle Fell, Seatallan & Buckbarrow,
Distance: 8.6km/5.3 miles

🌄Best Views:
Route 9. Esk Pike, Bow Fell & Crinkle Crags from Great Langdale
Distance: 17.3km/10.7 miles

🌊Best River Walk:
Route 1. Exploring the Esk Gorge
Distance: 6.1km/3.8 miles

🚶Lesser Known Walk:
Route 3. Styhead Tarn & Seathwaite Fell
Distance: 11.5km/ 7.1 miles

🥾Most Challenging Walk:
Route15. The Full Traverse of the Sca Fell Range Distance: 17km/10.6 miles

All featured in Mountain Walks Scafell Pike by . For more information, check out Graham’s blog post on adventure book.com !

Want to try them out for yourself? Shop Mountain Walks: Scafell Pike, 1 of 5 in the Mountain Walks series. Next week we explore Helvellyn .

20/05/2025

Nicola Hardy with an insight of her first book
Peak Bagging Munros Volume 1
Highlands & the southern Cairngorms:
64 routes designed to complete the 141 southerly Munros in the most efficient way

Find out more about the book here https://bit.ly/3FcagTA

About Nic

Nic worked in IT in South Yorkshire for a decade before diving into life as an adventurer and outdoor writer. In 2019 she became Munroist number 6,765, ‘compleating’ a long-held ambition to tick off all 282 of Scotland’s iconic mountains. Her love for the Highlands hasn’t abated since then. She returns to Scotland for adventures as often as possible, repeating her favourite routes and discovering new ones, and she relishes sharing her passion for the Munros with friends and family. Her most loved areas are Sutherland and Lochaber. Nicola is an ambassador for INOV8 and she shares her adventures on Instagram.

18/05/2025

Using the fab Ravenscraig Guest House as a base, author Markus Stitz and John from the headed out to ride route 7 from Markus's latest book Gravel Rides Cairngorms and Perthshire

( Did you know fairies are said to wash their socks at the An Lochan Uaine?)

07 RYVOAN BOTHY
40.7km/25.3 miles

This ride offers a great day trip but can equally be a good introduction to over-night bikepacking. At its heart sits Ryvoan Bothy, a simple and rustic shelter, one of many dotted around Scotland’s countryside, from which you’ll get stunning views of some of the highest mountains in Scotland. If you are planning to stay overnight, I recommend to either ride the route during the week or in off-season to avoid the crowds.

On this route you’ll find one of Scotland’s best picnic spots, An Lochan Uaine, the green loch. This is an amazingplace to simply rest and spend a few hours marvelling at its natural beauty.

This ride is rounded off with some beautiful gravel tracks that take you through ancient Caledonian pine forests which once covered all of Scotland.

If you do stay in Ryvoan bothy, make sure you follow the Bothy Code. Visit www.mountainbothies.org.uk for more information.

Please note: There is an aggressive capercaillie in the Abernethy National Nature Reserve. Please make sure to follow the described route and not the
most obvious route choice there.

Have you bought a copy of the book and heading to the Cairngorms to try some routes let us know we would love to see you photos and thoughts. Be sure to send us a message :)

15/05/2025

🌲 Welcome to the forest… 🪨
Fontainebleau Climbs – 2025 Edition published today !
The iconic bouldering guidebook, freshly updated with:

📍 100+ detailed maps
🧭 Nearly 100 classic circuits
🧗‍♀️ Over 3,000 problems to explore
🌦️ Local tips for all seasons & weather
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly areas & rest day advice
📖 Packed with Font history & climbing legends

From smooth slabs to brutal overhangs, this is your ticket to unlocking the magic of Font.
Written by legendary locals Jo & Françoise Montchaussé and Jacky Godoffe.

📚 Grab your copy now

14/05/2025

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We have had a new delivery of returns today. We are just sorting through them and they will be on our outlet site tomorrow. Here's a link to the outlet site https://bit.ly/3FheXvb

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08/05/2025

🌟Happy publication day to Gravel Rides Cairngorms and Perthshire 🌟

Have you ridden in the Cairngorms ?

‘This book isn’t just a guide; it’s an invitation to explore the heart of Scotland by bike.’ – Mark Beaumont, record-breaking cyclist and adventurer

07/05/2025

Join Markus Stitz for his new book Gravel Rides Cairngorms Book Launch & Great British Gravel Rides Film Screening
Get your tickets here https://bit.ly/4k8eaf1

Monday 12th May
Badaguish Outdoor Centre Aviemore Scotland PH22 1AD
19:30:00 - 21:30:00

His latest book Gravel Rides Cairngorms & Perthshire features 15 of the finest gravel bike rides across Cairngorms National Park, extending south into Perthshire and the Angus Glens.

Great British Gravel Rides pays homage to the very best gravel cycling across England, Wales and Scotland. Whether you want a challenging pedal through the country’s awe-inspiring landscapes or a more leisurely day out in the saddle, let the film help you explore the best gravel cycling of Great Britain.

The Edinburgh-based book author and filmmaker has also curated a collection of 25 routes across Britain – each a favourite route of a well-known gravel cyclist. After the successful launch of the book in 2022, this 60-minute documentary takes you on a journey through Britain on gravel bikes.

You can join round-the-world cycling men’s record holder Mark Beaumont in East Lothian, experience a different side of East Anglia with ultra-endurance racer and GBDURO20 winners Josh Ibbett & Gail Brown or embark on a coast-to-coast trip across Scotland with round-the-world cycling women’s record holder Jenny Graham, or see the best of Scottish Borders with diversity in cycling champion Aneela McKenna.

Duration: 120min
Tickets: £15 full price / £12 concession
Your entry ticket includes a £5 voucher if you buy a book.

https://bit.ly/3Z9oPhh

Markus Stitz - Gravel Rides Cairngorms Book Launch & Great British Gravel Rides Film Screening Markus latest book Gravel Rides Cairngorms & Perthshire features 15 of the finest gravel bike rides across Cairngorms National Park, extending sou

07/05/2025

Go have a listen to Markus Stitz on the Gravel Union Talks podcast.

Gravel Union Talks is a podcast series full of inspiring stories, news and events from the world of gravel biking. Each month hosts Carlo and Olly will be chatting with guests who are passionate about riding off the beaten track… adventure riding, bike packing and gravel racing. This month it is Markus Stitz

There is still time to pre-order Gravel Rides Cairngorms and Perthshire (publishes tomorrow) for the chance to win two nights' accommodation in Alyth or one of two DexShell bundles*

Gravel Rides Cairngorms & Perthshire by Markus Stitz showcases 15 of the best gravel bike rides in this stunning area of Scotland. Researched, ridden and written by Bikepacking Scotland's Markus Stitz, the routes feature GPX files, Ordnance Survey maps, easy-to-follow directions and other route details, plus stunning photography and a detailed appendix.

In the 27 previous episodes that we’ve recorded of the Gravel Union Talks podcast, we’ve chatted with guests who have done some pretty amazing things on a bike, but our guest in this month's episode should probably win an award for having ridden the furthest. Markus Stitz launched himself into t...

05/05/2025

A peaceful walk to end a long weekend with a golden view and bluebells from below Curbar Edge