Bikepacking takes you on an off-road adventure, cycling and wild camping
some of Britain s most beautiful hidden trails and ancient trackways.
Laurence McJannet sets off to find the 30 finest multi-day rides our
island has to offer. From easy city-escapes with the family to epic
trails in the Scottish Highlands, this ultimate adventure guide is
filled with inspiring stories and packed with tips on kit, planning,
camping and route-finding. All routes can be reached by train and are
accompanied by downloadable maps and GPX files. In this ultimate guide
to bikepacking the most beautiful trails of britain you will find the
very best: Epic wilderness rides - With careful planning, and basic
gear, you ll be surprised how far into the wild a mountain bike can take
you and the distance you can cover Family rides - Careful selection of
trail and ride length means children can have an absolute blast, and
they ll be planning their next adventure before you have even finished
Technical trails - Testing your nerves and handling skills: these trails
beg to be tackled at full speed and provide an exciting challenge on the
longer rides Coastal trails - There s nothing like the ocean and a beach
to transform your journey and to provide a wonderful place to camp and
build your fire Hills and mountains - Although it s tempting to steer a
laden bike away from the steeper slopes, it s here you will find the
most memorable experiences, the greatest descents and the headiest views
Winter rides - Don t pack up your bikes for the winter; with some
sensible additions to your kit bag there s every reason to carry on
bikepacking right through the year
