Lost Lanes West Country: 36 Glorious bike rides in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire

Jack Thurston — bestselling author of the Lost Lanes series and presenter of the internationally acclaimed Bike Show — heads south and west for a glorious tour of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. This is a celebration of quiet roads, forgotten byways and the kind of rural riding that makes you slow down, breathe in and fall in love with the landscape.

Inside you’ll find 36 of the region’s best rides, from traffic‑free lanes that roll straight from the seashore into the heart of the West Country, to ancient trackways across Wessex’s chalk downs. Explore the grand estates of Longleat, Stourhead, Lanhydrock and Ashton Court; follow peaceful riverside paths along the Dart, Camel and Exe, stopping for swims and woodland picnics; climb into the wild heights of Dartmoor and Exmoor; and swoop beneath the towering cliffs of Cheddar Gorge.

With stunning photography, handmade maps, downloadable GPX files and Thurston’s trademark mix of history, storytelling and practical tips, this is both an inspiring gift for armchair travellers and a genuinely useful guide for riders of all abilities. Routes are graded from easy to challenging, with recommendations for the best pubs, cafés, viewpoints, wild‑swim spots and places to stay.

Whether you’re planning your next cycling escape or simply love the romance of Britain’s backroads, Lost Lanes West Country is your perfect companion.