The clue’s in the name. Great Britain packs so much greatness into its pint-sized shores: crumbling castles, soaring cathedrals, quaint villages, timeless landscapes and history galore. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Great Britain, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
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Lonely Planet writer Oliver Berry tells us why he loves Great Britain. "As a born-and-bred Brit, I've travelled more times along Britain's footpaths, back lanes, byways and bridleways than anywhere on earth - and yet, somehow, every time I set out, I always seem to find something unexpected. Sometimes it's a beach I've never strolled on before, a view I've never photographed, or a hill I've never climbed; occasionally it's a museum I've not visited, a castle I've not explored, or a legend I've not heard. More often than not, it's a pub where I've never drunk a pint. I've been exploring this island for half a lifetime, and I've still only discovered a fraction of the experiences it has to offer."
Great Britain Top 10
1. Stonehenge
2. Edinburgh
3. Bath
4. Isle of Skye
5. England Coast Path
6. The Cotswolds
7. Tower of London
8. Snowdonia
9. The Lake District
10. Hadrian's Wall
Inside Lonely Planet’s Great Britain:
- Full-colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, politics
Coverage Includes: London, Canterbury, Southeast England, Oxford, Cotswolds, Southwest England, Cambridge, East Anglia, Birmingham, the Midlands, the Marches, Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Northwest England, The Lake District, Cumbria, Newcastle, Northeast England, Cardiff (Caerdydd), Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Hay-on-Wye, Mid-Wales, Snowdonia, North Wales, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southern Scotland, Stirling, Central Scotland, Inverness, Northern Highlands & Islands, and more.
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by The Raven Brothers
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Noted by Lonely Planet for their talent to portray an “accurate view of what to expect”, 'Hike, Drive, Stayin’ Alive!' signals a return to the duo writing “buttock clenching” travel comedy with the first in a series of candid stories of adventure by The Raven Brothers.