The Beacon Bike: Around England and Wales in 327 Lighthouses (Hardback)

The Beacon Bike follows one man’s epic 3,500‑mile cycle ride around the coast of England and Wales, chasing down every onshore and offshore lighthouse he can find. It’s a journey powered by stubborn hope, childhood dreams, and the belief that a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis doesn’t get to decide the limits of a life.

As a kid, Ed Peppitt fell asleep in an attic bedroom with the comforting flash of Dungeness lighthouse sweeping across his window. Decades later, he sets out to honour that promise he made to himself: to follow the lights that shaped his imagination.

This is a warm, uplifting celebration of the British coastline — its wild beauty, its quirky communities, and the iconic beacons that have guided sailors for generations. Along the way, Ed discovers the best of human kindness, the joy of simple pleasures, and the spark of childhood wonder that never really goes out.

Part travelogue, part personal challenge, part love letter to the sea, The Beacon Bike is a reminder that even in the toughest moments, there’s always a light to steer by.

About the author:
Ed Peppitt is a fundraising ambassador for Shift MS, helping people with MS stay active and connected. He’s also the Association of Lighthouse Keepers’ representative for south‑east England, produces a podcast for the Booksellers Association, and has worked with organisations including Channel 4 and Bournemouth University. He lives by the coast with his wife and three sons.