Bikepacking: Mountain bike camping adventures on the wild trails of Britain

Lightweight ‘bikepacking’ is a fast growing international trend. Essentially it’s backpacking with a bike – or any ride that includes an overnight stay. So why not try an off-road micro-adventure with a difference, exploring Britain’s hidden trails and tracks? The is the first ever UK book on bikepacking and provides:

• 30 of the finest off-road rides our island has to offer, from the Isle of Wight to the Scottish Highlands
• Tips for picturesque camping, biking, packing and exploring
• Ideas for family adventures
• Engaging travelogue and inspiring photography
• The best routes for mountain trails, night rides, adventures, stargazing, forest single track and more – all just a short train ride away

This unique guide will appeal to cyclists, micro-adventurers or those seeking the ultimate wild British cycling adventure.

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 bestEpic 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

Laurence McJannet is a writer and journalist who cut his teeth in Beirut before forging a career in cycle journalism, interviewing Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre and British cycling legend Chris Boardman for the UK’s bike press.  A regular contributor to publications including What Mountain Bike, MBUK, ProCycling and Cycling Plus, as well as Triathlon Plus, Outdoor Fitness, and Sustrans. Now living with his young family in Somerset, he runs a custom bike building business and is establishing a vintage cycle cafe outside Bristol – the UK’s first designated Cycling City.