Surf-pounded cliffs and crystal-clear Iochs, confident metropolises and ancient towns, dramatic wildernesses and remote island getaways - with so much on offer,which Britain will you choose? Explore every side of this diverse land with our inspiring new guide.

PLAN YOUR ROUTE - full-colour highlights, compelling itineraries and 200 easy-to-use maps lead you from the Orkneys to the Isles of Scilly

IMMERSE YOURSELF - unravel the past and make sense of the present with our in-depth coverage of Britain's rich history and culture

SLEEP SWEETLY - discerning accommodation reviews guide you to isolated bothies, snug B&Bs and glamorous boutique hotels

MAKE YOUR ESCAPE - activities info takes you far from the madding crowds, whether on foot or by bicycle,wearing crampons or a wetsuit

Highlights

Getting Started

Itineraries

The Authors

Snapshot

History

The Culture

Outdoor Activities

Environment

Food & Drink

England

London

Southeast England

Southwest England

Oxfordshire,

Gloucestershire

& the Cotswolds

The Marches

The Midlands

Eastern England

Yorkshire

Northwest England

Cumbria & the Lakes

Northeast England

Wales

Cardiff (Caerdydd)

South Wales

Mid-Wales

North Wales

Scotland

Edinburgh

Southern Scotland

Central Scotland

Highlands &

Northern Islands

The Channel Islands

Directory

Transport

Health

World Time Zones

Language

Glossary

Behind the Scenes

Index

Legend