Wild swim in crystal-clear river pools and seek out mysterious caves in ancient woodlands. Explore sea cliffs and caverns and picnic on dune-fringed beaches. Feast on local produce then gather around the campfire under a star-filled sky or stay in a treehouse with views across the moors. From the wild places of Northumberland to the North York Moors and coast, the Wolds and the North Pennines, this inspiring travel compendium reveals North East England’s most exciting, hidden gems. Featuring dazzling photography, detailed maps and engaging travel writing, this is the perfect guide for adventurers, families and explorers.
New from the award-winning Wild Guide series, with 600 secret adventures and 450 wilder places to eat and sleep, this book takes you to places no other guidebook reaches:
- Wild swimming in remote waterfalls, lakes and coves
- Easy scrambles up peaks and routes to hidden valleys
- Sunset hill forts, castles, lost ruins and smugglers’ caves
- Ancient forests, veteran trees and wildlife-rich meadows
- Sacred sites, holy wells and standing stones
- Best farm shops, micro-breweries and gastropubs
- Wild camping, star-gazing and campfire campsites
- Secluded hideaways, treehouses, cottages and cabins
Sarah Banks is a travel writer and photographer. Based in North Yorkshire she is the mother of 3 adventurous teenagers. A keen walker, she has hiked several long-distance trails including the Cleveland Way, the Wolds Way and the Northumberland Coast Path.