Since 1791, they’ve been producing high-quality maps of Great Britain, which they update frequently to reflect changing conditions and consumer tastes. Their core values as a company are innovation and creativity. Experts in data collecting, management, and distribution, they are continuously on the lookout for new and effective ways to help clients maximise the value of the data they collect. The map library there features a variety of historical maps, and the affiliated shops provide a large selection of antiquities. They maintain a database of information about every location in the United Kingdom and make it available to the public. The authoritative Ordnance Survey (OS) map is regularly revised, and now has 500 million individual geographic features.
Swimming Guides
Wild Swimming Britain:
The 2013 update to the best-selling Wild Swimming includes a complete rewrite and an additional 100 breathtaking wild swimming spots. The swimming spots in the Southeast and the Midlands of Great Britain are featured in the outdoor swimming photo guidebook.
The book is organised geographically so that wild swimming can be incorporated into day trips and vacations. The best spots for various aquatic pursuits, wildlife, safety, games, and legal compliance are all listed.
Details on family-friendly natural swimming spots, as well as recommendations for nearby watering holes, camping spots, water excursions, and weekend getaways. There are also updated maps and digital grid references, as well as safety and accessibility ratings for each location in the book.
Amazing pictures, interesting travel writing, and helpful advice all come together in Wild Swimming.
Specifications
- Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing – May 2013
- Binding: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780957157330
- Number of pages: 288
- Dimensions: 21 x 17 x 2 cm
Wild Swimming Walks Dartmoor & South Devon:
It’s no secret that Dartmoor and the rest of South Devon have breathtaking scenery. Dartmoor is visited annually by 2.4 million people from all around the United Kingdom. The Dart 10k, one of the most popular open-water competitions in the UK, is held there.
Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury recommend their favourite spots for wild swimming in Dartmoor and South Devon in their book. There are many beautiful photographs, descriptions of hikes and swims, and useful tips in this guidebook.
A beautiful natural swimming book, natural Swimming excursions covers excursions through the countryside to hidden waterfalls, lakes, meadows, and beaches. This book is a must-read for everyone who enjoys swimming in wild waters, exploring the outdoors, or learning about the region’s natural heritage.
Suitable for novice and expert wild swimmers, families, trekkers, and wild bathers alike thanks to its wealth of useful information such as thorough directions, maps, and practical inspiration. You can save the directions to your phone or tablet and use them later.
Specifications
- Publisher: Wild Things Publishing Ltd – May 2016
- Binding: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781910636077
- Number of pages: 208
- Dimensions: 19 x 15 cm
Wild Swimming Walks Around Cornwall:
The magnificent environment of Cornwall is the backdrop for the 28 hikes detailed in Wild Swimming Walks Cornwall. You may swim in emerald-green rivers and glistening seas, as well as explore uncharted coves and quaint harbours, on these adventurous hikes. You may tailor your trip’s walking and open water swimming activities to your preferences by choosing from a variety of settings that cater to everyone from novices to seasoned explorers.
Wild swimmers, family explorers, nature enthusiasts, and walkers will all find something of interest in this book, which is full of images, maps, and practical guidance and is also rich in local history and folklore.
- Discover mermaid pools and coral sands in Penwith
- Bathe by standing stones on Bodmin Moor
- Swoosh down the Tamar at historic Cotehele
- Glide under willows in the valleys of the Fal
- Float on azure waters in Nanjizal sea cave
- Follow smugglers’ paths at Prussia Cove
This wild swimming in Cornwall guide also includes detailed directions, maps and downloadable route information to print out or take with you on your phone or tablet.
Specifications
- Publisher: Wild Things Publishing Ltd – March 2021
- Binding: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781910636237
- Number of pages: 224
- Dimensions: 21 x 17 cm
This book details outdoor swimming spots over the whole of the United Kingdom. filled with information, organised geographically, and presented in an accessible style. Featuring Kathy Rogers as the editor and a focus on outdoor swimming in the United Kingdom. The locations in this book are ideal for those who enjoy swimming in the open air, as they feature lidos, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. It’s the ideal swimming handbook for those on the go, and a must-have for any family taking a trip that includes swimming.
In addition to general information about each outdoor swimming location, specific details are provided. Access and facility information, as well as tips on being safe, are all included in this gorgeously photographed book.
Don’t leave home without The Outdoor Swimming Guide, whether you’re a beginning wild swimmer eager to dip your toes in the water for the first time or a parent planning a safe wild swim with children.
Specifications
- Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing – August 2021
- Binding: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781839811067
- Number of pages: 224
- Dimensions: 21 x 15 x 2 cm
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