Daniel Start – författare

The best-selling Wild Swimming series returns to France for an expanded guide to best places to cool off this summer, including new coverage of Central and Northern France.Over 750 locations, including 300 new locations in Normandy, Ile, Champagne, Burgundy, Centre, Limousin, Auvergne and Aquitaine.Dive into the grand cascades of Auvergne, Jura and the AlpsDip in the emerald-green plunge pools and gorges of ProvenceSwim beneath the great chateaux of the Loire and Dordogne.Discover the unspoilt crater lakes of the Massif Central Soak in secluded hot springs in the woodlands of the Pyrenees.Bathe, picnic and canoe at willow dappled river beaches in Burgundy, Champagne & LimousinCombining dazzling photos, engaging writing and all the practical information you'll need, from maps, directions, grid references and walk-in times to recommendations for canoe trips, bike rides, riverside campsites and lakeshore restaurants.

The ultimate adventure guide to exploring Ireland's rugged west coast, this new guide reveals the region's 1,000 wildest and most enchanting places. From remote beaches and dramatic cliffs to secret waterfalls and magical woodlands, readers are taken off the beaten path to discover the untamed beauty of Western Ireland - Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Kerry, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim and Limerick. Perfect for adventurers, nature lovers and families, the guide uncovers hidden gems that most tourists never see and charts the best slow food and wild places to stay. From kayaking among hundreds of tiny islands in Mayo to sandwiching secluded coves and rolling mountains with superb food in Connemara, exploring the Burren's otherworldly rock formations and secret lakes in County Clare, and wandering the wild beaches, remote sea cliffs and waterfalls of Kerry, this new guide brims with Atlantic Ocean adventures, journeys around forgotten castles, forts and tombs, and expeditions into lush valleys where rivers carve their way through mesmerising wild landscapes. Head to County Donegal to explore Glenveagh National Park, with its dense woodlands, rivers and dramatic mountain views, or visit the Aran Islands to uncover some of the most spectacular coastal cliffs and ancient ruins in Ireland. In various counties, inland greenways link abandoned ruins, wildlife-rich bogs, ancient woodlands and rushy riverbanks. Each chapter is packed with practical advice on how to reach these hidden treasures, including detailed maps, GPS coordinates, and tips on where to camp, wild swim and picnic. With recommendations for the best local pubs, innovative restaurants and unique farm shops, this guide will also help you connect with Ireland's culture and communities.

Imagine a summer spent swimming in mountain waterfalls, exploring lost ruins and caverns, and camping in ancient forests. In this explorer's compendium you will discover the most exciting and lesser-known places to visit in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, with magical places to stay and where to find the very best local and artisan food, straight from the farm or field. Featuring stunning photography and engaging travel writing, this is the perfect book for families seeking new adventures off the beaten track, or explorers dreaming up their ultimate weekend escape. New from the award-winning Wild Guide series, with over 750 secret adventures, hidden places and wild weekend escapes. Taking you to places no other guidebook reaches.Wild swims, waterfalls, river pools and hidden tarnsScrambles, gorge walks and gillsSecret beaches and islandsLesser-known peaks and extraordinary rock formationsGiant caverns and caves Lost ruins, follies and sacred wellsMeadows, ancient forests and amazing wildlifeLocal food producers, micro-breweries, inns and farm shopsBothies, gypsy caravans, wild camps and campfire campsitesAncient rock art, sacred circles and the Stonehenge of the north

A new compendium of adventures, from the best-selling Wild Guide series (winner of travel guidebook of the year 2015). This guide to Wales and the Welsh Marches, one of Europe's fastest growing adventure holiday destinations, explores the hidden parts of its better known tourist areas, as well many more remote regions, rarely visited by tourists. Guiding you to over 800 wild swims, ancient forests, lost ruins and hidden beaches. Including inns, wild camping, local crafts, artisan whisky distilleries and wild places to stay. Mesmerising photography - a beautiful giftable book. For the discerning explorer, adventurous family and those seeking the ultimate weekend escape. Packed with practical information including GPX co-ordinates and 25 maps

New expanded edition of the best-selling adventure guidebook. Wild swimming, secret beaches, lost ruins, caverns, ancient forests, treehouses, micro-breweries. Hundreds of photographs and maps. 1000 locations with coordinates and directions. * Swim in river pools and waterfalls * Discover ancient stones and forests * Scramble down to secret coves and caves * Find lost ruins and explore crypts and towers * Find the best food and drink from artisan producers * Wild camp in meadows and cook around a campfire *

This revised and expanded third edition of Wild Things' seminal guide to wild swimming in Britain is your passport to adventure. Leading you to more than 500 magical wild swimming spots in Britain's hidden corners, this latest edition features over 100 new locations, as well as updated information on water quality, access, safety and getting started. Discover secret waterfalls, secluded lakes and crystal-clear rivers perfect for a refreshing dip. Learn to identify riverside wildlife, find wild foods and even build a woodland sauna. Swim with otters in Devon, go river-tubing in Yorkshire and night-swim under the stars in Oxfordshire. Take a dip in the mystical St Nectan's Kieve in Tintagel, where legend says King Arthur's knights were baptised. Explore the depths of Wast Water, England's deepest lake (rumoured to have an underwater gnome garden) and discover the secluded beauty of Llyn Glaslyn, nestled beneath the towering peaks of Snowdonia.

From the wide beaches of Norfolk and Suffolk's winding estuaries to the chalk streams of Hampshire and the white cliffs of Kent, this Wild Guide uncovers the wilder side of South and East England. Discover secret coves, fossil-rich cliffs and hidden chines along Sussex's coast. Swim in clear rivers and broads, camp beneath ancient beeches, and cycle quiet lanes through wildflower meadows. Explore castle ruins, Saxon earthworks and medieval villages, then feast on oysters, cider and local produce. Stay in shepherd's huts, waterside cabins and woodland campsites. With over 800 ideas for wild swims, hikes, foraging and feasts, plus detailed maps and insider tips, this is your essential guide to the natural wonders and timeless landscapes of Southern and Eastern England.

The latest from the award-winning Wild Guide series is fully updated and includes 300 locations. 10 maps and 150 photos. * Swim in river pools and waterfalls * Discover ancient stones and forests * Scramble down to secret coves and caves * Find lost ruins and explore crypts and towers * Find the best food and drink from artisan producers * Wild camp in meadows and cook around a campfire *

The latest from the award-winning Wild Guide series is fully updated and includes 350 locations. 10 maps and 150 photos. * Swim in river pools and waterfalls * Discover ancient stones and forests * Scramble down to secret coves and caves * Find lost ruins and explore crypts and towers * Find the best food and drink from artisan producers * Wild camp in meadows and cook around a campfire *

Dieser sensationelle und vollkommen neuartige Reiseführer führt uns an wilde Seen, Flüsse und Wasserfälle in Frankreich und lässt uns das Land mit ganz neuen Augen sehen. Die Côte d''Azur zu überlaufen, der aufgewühlte Atlantik gut zum Surfen, jedoch weniger gut zum Schwimmen – aber das französische Binnenland bietet spektakuläre Badestellen, von deren Existenz wir gar nichts wussten. Ist das wirklich Frankreich und nicht Costa Rica?Drei Sommer lang bereiste der Traveler, Autor und Verleger Daniel Start mit seiner Frau das Land. Herausgekommen ist ein Brevier magischer Orte, genau solcher Orte, nach denen wir immer suchen, wenn wir auf Reisen sind. Denn in der Natur schwimmen ist eine der seltenen Dinge, die uns ein tiefes Gefühl der Verbundenheit mit der Natur – und mit uns selbst verschaffen.