Wild Cycling: A pocket guide to 50 great rides off the beaten track in Britain

If you love getting off the beaten track, Wild Cycling is your kind of guidebook. It celebrates the joy of taking a bike into Britain’s wild places — following natural routes, ancient paths and quiet lanes to discover landscapes you’d never see from a main road.

The book links together country lanes, green lanes, bridleways and towpaths to create adventurous rides across the British mainland. Each route is packed with inspiration: stunning photography, clear descriptions, annotated maps, ride profiles and GPS details. There’s also a handy “how‑to” section covering bikes, techniques and safety, perfect whether you’re new to off‑road riding or already hooked.

Routes are grouped by region, with each one getting two to six pages depending on its length and complexity. Every ride has a fact‑file with distance, location, highest point, total climbing, key gradients and an honest rating of how tough — and how wild — it really is. Each route is also tied to a story: a person, a race, a moment in history or a landscape that gives the ride its character.

You’ll also find escape points for cutting rides short if the weather turns, plus options ranging from half‑day spins to multi‑day adventures with overnight stops. It’s a guide designed to get you out exploring — and to help you fall in love with Britain’s wild places, one trail at a time.