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Epic Rides [Mailer]
Packed full of our favourite stories, photos and articles.
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Swimming Wild in the Lake District
The most beautiful wild swimming spots in the larger lakes
£16.19 £17.99

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1001 Climbing Tips
An irregular instruction manual for anyone who hangs off stuff or just hangs around in the mountains
£22.49 £24.99

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Shining Mountain, The
The first ascent of the West Wall of Changabang
£8.99 £9.99

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Beastmaking
A fingers-first approach to becoming a better climber
£22.50 £25.00

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Outdoor Swimming Guide, The
400+ outdoor swim spots in England, Scotland and Wales
£20.00

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Lake District Trail Running
Helen Mort's compilation of 20 off-road routes for trail and fell runners from 5 to 17 km
£11.69 £12.99

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22000 Miles
A Father and Son's Cycling Adventures by Richard Seipp
£13.49 £14.99

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Chris Bonington Mountaineer
This books breaks down 30 years of Chris Bonnington's climbing with pages of wonderful photographs - an inspiration to any mountaineer
£17.99 £19.99

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Classic Rock: Great British Rock Climbs
Great British Rock Climbs
£35.95 £39.95

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Lake District Mountain Biking
A guide to some of the finest Lake District trails
£14.39 £15.99

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Brecon Beacons Trail Running
20 Off-road routes for trail and fell runners
£11.69 £12.99

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Stand-up Paddleboarding In Great Britain
Providing details on how to get started in stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in a safe environment.
£21.99

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Winter Walks in the Lake District
Fell Walks and easy snow climbs for the winter mountaineer
£13.49 £14.99

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Great British Mountain Biking
A comprehensive area-by-area guide to the best of British mountain biking.
£22.49 £24.99

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Scotland Mountain Biking Volume 2
24 classic rides across Scotland
£14.39 £15.99

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Fathoms
The World in the Whale by Rebecca Giggs
£8.99 £9.99

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England and Wales Island Bagging
A guide to adventures on British islands
£18.00 £20.00

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Diary Of A Young Naturalist
A vivid exploration of the natural world from the perspective of an autistic teenager
£14.39 £15.99

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Esoteric Bouldering: Bristol Area
A guide to bouldering in the Bristol region
£31.49 £34.99

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Time On Rock
A climber’s route into the mountains
£15.29 £16.99

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I Belong Here
A journey along the backbone of Britain
£15.29 £16.99

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Canoe Camping; An Essential Guide
Mark Scriver's comprehensive guide to a safe and enjoyable canoe camping trip. 
£13.49 £14.99

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A Cycling Year
An illustrated year in Yorkshire cycling
£12.15 £13.50

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No Beer On A Dead Planet
Travelogue looking at Australian and New Zealand skateboarding culture
£8.99 £9.99

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Making Tracks in the Peak District
10 enjoyable walks for youngsters around the Peak District, with child-friendly instructions and illustrations.
£11.69 £12.99

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Mapping The Mind
A guide to British skyrunning routes
£17.99 £19.99

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Cycling Through A Pandemic
350 page hardback featuring the stories of 10 cyclists in the midst of a pandemic
£40.49 £44.99

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Making Tracks in the Lake District
10 enjoyable walks for children around the Lake District, with child-friendly instructions and illustrations
£10.79 £11.99

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Featherhood
A memoir about life, family and generations
£8.09 £8.99

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Savage Arena
Joe Tasker's story of endlessly seeking new challenges
£11.69 £12.99

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Wild Waters
A wildlife and water lover’s companion
£18.00 £20.00

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1001 Running Tips
The essential runners’ guide
£22.50 £25.00

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Day Walks in the South Pennines
20 walks in West Yorkshire and beyond
£13.49 £14.99

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Traceless
Exploring the Spirit of Fell Running by Geoff Cox and Heather Dawe
£10.79 £11.99

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Under A White Sky
The nature of the future
£17.09 £18.99

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Mountain Path
A climber's life through life and death
£21.60 £24.00

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White Peak Mountain Biking
Guidebook to Mountain Bike trails in the southern Peak District
£14.39 £15.99

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The Uncrowned King Of Mont Blanc: The Life Of T. Graham Brown, Physiologist And Mountaineer
The biography of scientist and mountaineer Thomas Graham Brown
£13.49 £14.99

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15 Short Walks in the Lake District
Short Walks in the Lake District: Windermere Ambleside and Grasmere
£9.95

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The Dales Pack 1
20 circular walks in the Yorkshire Dales
£13.49 £14.99

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South East Mountain Biking; North & South Downs
A guide to some of the finest mountain biking in the South East of England
£14.39 £15.99

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Vanishing Ice
Diaries of a Scottish snow hunter
£18.00 £20.00

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To Live: Fighting For Life On The Killer Mountain
Fighting for Life on the Killer Mountain by Elizabeth Revol
£21.59 £23.99

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Alpkit Foundation Surpasses £750,000 in Support for Outdoor Projects Across the UK

The Alpkit Foundation is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its journey to support communities and individuals across the...

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2024 Overall British Enduro Champion

Sonder Rider Harvey Rollason secures his crown, rounding off the British National Enduro Series with an overall win. He lit...

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