J. Sydney Jones


Published 1977 by Oxford Illustrated Press
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This book describes in detail more than sixty bike and hike routes in Great Britain and Ireland. It is a comprehensive introduction to the subject of travelling in the British Isles using just pedal and foot power.

The author divides the country into ten main touring areas and , within each area, he describes routes that range from the afternoon walk of just a few miles to week-or month-long bike tours of large areas of the country.

Bike and Hike in Great Britain and Ireland describes the unlimited possibilities that exist in the British Isles for anyone who is looking for a temporary escape route from the motorized world, or from the speed and pressures of modern life.

Reviews

"Invaluable . . . talks alot of good sense . . ."
Cycle Touring Magazine

"Good value . . . a useful guide . . . "
The Scottish Hosteller

"A useful guide to touring Britain . . . the American author writes well . . ."
The Good Book Guide