A comprehensive and inspiring guide to 200 of Britain's most beautiful
and interesting islands. Whether it's a sandy paradise or a wild
Scottish outpost with a warm pub, it's time to plan your island
getaway.
The British Isles includes some 194 inhabited islands (out of a total of
over 6,000), ranging from remote lost worlds to famous and popular
holiday spots. And Treasured Islands includes them all, in one
enticing package.
This wonderfully comprehensive and inspiring guide starts off with a
Best of... section, highlighting the ten best islands for foodies,
wildlife, adrenaline-junkies and pure escapism. Then, region by region,
the author explores the UK's most wonderful islands, including:
Shetlands, Fair Isle, Orkneys, Outer Hebrides, Inner Hebrides, Isle of
Arran
Lindisfarne, Isle of Man, Walney Island
Anglesey, Pembrokeshire Island
Foulness and Canvey Islands
Isle of Sheppey, Lundy
Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, Islands of Ireland
Tidal Islands (to include Burgh Island, Holy Island and St Michael's
Mount)
Inland Islands (to include Eel Pie, Derwent Isle and Peel Island in the
Lake District)
Remote Islands
Illustrated with beautiful colour photography, the text ensures you
won't miss out on must-see attractions, wildlife and natural features,
local food specialties, sporting activities, best places to stay and
eat, and all-important transport links to and from the mainland, and
other nearby islands. For some light relief, there are interesting
historical and cultural anecdotes woven through, giving a fascinating
insight into the way of life on these sometimes remote settlements.
