Wild Ruins: The Explorer's Guide to Britain Lost Castles, Follies, Relics and Remains - Softcover

Hamilton, Dave

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910636029 ISBN 13: 9781910636022

Publisher: Wild Things Publishing Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

Discover and explore Britain's extraordinary history through its most beautiful lost ruins. From crag-top castles to crumbling houses lost in ancient forest, and ivy-encrusted relics of industry to sacred places long since over-grown. Wild Ruins reveals Britain s extraordinary history through its most beautiful lost ruins. From crag-top castles to crumbling houses in ancient forests, and ivy-encrusted relics of industry to sacred places long since returned to nature. The book contains detailed instructions on how to visit and gain access to over 300 hidden, wild or lesser-known places, and includes 29 maps. Wild Ruins is perfect for families looking to create their own adventures, as well as those with an interest in walking and history. With a foreword by Sir Tony Robinson, presenter of Channel 4 s Time Team and Walking Through History.

About this title

About the Author:

Dave Hamilton is author of The Self Sufficient-ish Bible and Grow Your Food For Free. He lives and works in Somerset as a writer, forager and gardener. He is a keen walker and explorer and wishes he had more time to get on his bike. His preschool son, Douglas, accompanies him on most of his adventures.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wild Things Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1910636029
• ISBN 13: 9781910636022
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256