Great Britain category: 1218 books

Loved and hated in equal measure, London was for centuries the world's greatest city. Its streets, teeming with history, have always worn a variety of influences, reflecting the diverse crowds who have walked them. Its citizens have witnessed everything from pilgrimages, celebrations, acts of heroism...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Oxford, the oldest university city in the United Kingdom, situated some 50 miles (80 km) to the west of the capital London in Oxfordshire, and located on the rivers Thames (the section of the Thames in Oxford is known as "The Isis")...

"If you're curious, London's an amazing place" And where better than the London gem that is Bermondsey Street. Rich in history, packed with delicious restaurants and trendy bar, and just a fabulous place to spend a day. Visiting London? THIS is the place to be if you want...

At somewhat more than halfway distance between Weymouth on the skirt of the Atlantic, and the good old city of Bristow by the Severn sea, on the thin iron line that crosses the wide end of the western peninsula between those places,—and which in the early days of railway enterprise was cleverly,...

This guidebook presents 69 challenging and inspiring routes to climb 139 Munro mountains, including Scotland's highest peak, Ben Nevis. Part of a two-part set, this first volume covers the southern, central and western Highlands (south of the Great Glen), taking in stunning areas such as Glen Coe,...

This guidebook presents 70 challenging and inspiring routes to climb 143 Munro mountains. Part of a two-part set, this second volume covers the northern Highlands (north of the Great Glen), the Cairngorms and Isle of Skye. Covering popular and lesser-known routes, it is ideal both for Munro-baggers...

Full-color maps throughout. Tells you everything about the food, from bacon & cabbage to Irish stew and black pudding, and the best places to get it. All about the thousands of historical sites to explore prehistoric stone circles, ruined castles, Ogham stones. Explores all the towns, from Killarnee...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Liverpool in Merseyside, England, famed for its football teams, The Beatles and buzzing nightlife. It lies within The Historic County Boundaries of Lancashire. Liverpool is a city with great cultural heritage and was awarded the...

This guidebook describes the Speyside Way, an official 66 mile (106km) Scottish Great Trail route which follows the River Spey through northern Scotland from Aviemore to the old port of Buckie on the Moray coast. Featuring easy walking on good paths and along disused railway lines, the route can be...

The 50 testing routes in this larger-format guidebook are spread across an epic mountainous landscape that is one of the wildest areas in Europe. These routes show the rich diversity and the sheer quality of Scotland's finest peaks. Some of the 50 walks described are well known classic challenges,...

With full-color maps and photos throughout, this guide is based on the 546-page Ireland Pocket Adventure Guide. It focuses on Dublin and its surroundings, but also contains an extensive introduction to travel in all parts of Ireland. Tells you everything about the food, from bacon & cabbage to Irish...

This eBook has been written by a local. The author has lived and worked in London for over 20 years and was born in Kent; one of the London Home Counties. His local knowledge could help enhance your trip to London; saving you time and getting you straight to some of the many great places to visit and...

The streets and public spaces of London are rich with statues and monuments commemorating the city's great figures and events – from Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square and Sir Christopher Wren's Great Fire Monument to the charming Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens, the range is glorious. Some...

One photographer. One complete picture. We present 24 hours in the life of one of the world's most iconic cities. From sunrise to after sunset, from famous landmarks to lesser-known neighbourhoods, this celebration of London is packed with local insights and visual stories to showcase what makes the...