{"title":"Books by Edward Hunton","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781786312372","title":"Bikepacking - South East Gravel","description":"Escape the city and explore the wild off-road landscapes of southern and eastern England on 12 gravel bikepacking routes, from the ancient forest tracks of the New Forest and the rolling downs of Surrey and Kent to the wide skies and heathland of the Suffolk coast and the remote beaches of Norfolk. All easily accessible by train from London within one to two hours, these routes reveal a surprisingly wild side to the South East.                       Suitable for beginner and experienced gravel and mountain bike riders alike, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook describes 12 graded routes ranging from 69 to 249km (40–155 miles), designed to be ridden over one to four days. All routes are well served for accommodation and facilities, and include the Cantii Way, a multi-day bikepacking route through Kent.             Choose from 12 graded gravel bikepacking routes across southern and eastern England, covering the New Forest, Isle of Wight, Surrey Hills, Chiltern Hills, Kent Downs, East Sussex, Kent, Essex, Suffolk coast, and Norfolk, with routes ranging from 69 to 249km (40–155 miles).   Discover the highlights of South East gravel bikepacking, including the technical singletrack of Epping Forest, the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, the bleak beauty of Dungeness beach, views from Brightstone Down to the Needles on the Isle of Wight, and the heathland of the Suffolk coast.   Tackle the Cantii Way, a multi-day bikepacking route through Kent, alongside 11 long-weekend adventures designed to be ridden over one to four days, with routes suitable for beginner and experienced gravel and mountain bike riders alike.   Navigate with confidence using 1:150,000 maps and elevation profiles included for each stage, alongside GPX files available to download for all 12 routes.   Plan your South East bikepacking adventure with handy route summary tables, comprehensive accommodation listings, a full bike shop appendix, and recommended kit lists to help you prepare thoroughly for every ride.   Access every route easily by train from London, with all 12 routes reachable within one to two hours and practical getting there and around information provided throughout the guide.                         Take on the gravel tracks, bridleways, and forest trails of southern and eastern England with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. From the Surrey Hills to the Suffolk coast, this is the essential companion for bikepacking adventures on your doorstep.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206126944629,"sku":"9781786312372","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781786312372_139f2e53-0fe4-41eb-8016-f86d02fedad4.jpg?v=1786025787"},{"product_id":"9781786311177","title":"Bikepacking in the Lake District","description":"Bikepacking in the Lake District means tackling the iconic road climbs of Hardknott, Wrynose and Honister, high off-road passes, camping beneath the fells and spending days immersed in a landscape that mountain bikers rarely experience at this depth. For experienced riders looking for a multi-day adventure in one of England's finest national parks, the possibilities are extensive.                       Edward Hunton's Cicerone guidebook covers eight challenging bikepacking routes of 2 to 5 days across the Lake District, including the classic Lakeland 200. Graded from moderate to very hard and suitable for experienced mountain bike and gravel bike riders, all routes are accessible by public transport and well served with accommodation and facilities.             The eight routes range in duration from a long weekend to 5 days and include the Lakeland 200, Furness Forests, the Old Man of Coniston and the Irish Sea, Way Out in the Western Fells, Helvellyn and Back, the Dalston\/Skiddaw Mega Pretzel, the Penrith\/High Street Circuit and Nine LakesHighlights include the road climbs of Hardknott, Wrynose, Whinlatter and Honister; the off-road passes of Sticks Pass, Stake Pass and Black Sail; the highest bridleway in England over Helvellyn; and the views over the Irish Sea from Black CombeRoutes are graded overall as moderate, hard or very hard, with individual stages also graded using the standard MTB system of green, blue, red and black; all routes feature considerable ascent and descent and are likely to involve some sections of hike-a-bikeClear route descriptions, mapping and elevation profiles are supported by detailed planning information, including accommodation listings, facility notes and summary details for each stage, alongside tips on kit, food and navigationThe Lakeland 200 can also be ridden as an Individual Time Trial, with guidance on how to approach it in this format; appendices cover campsites and hostels, bike shops and a full kit list                      The Lake District's network of bridleways, passes and fell roads gives experienced bikepackers an extraordinary range of multi-day possibilities. This guide covers eight of the best.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305745559925,"sku":"9781786311177","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781786311177_b8a3ce9a-0dff-4555-9bf8-163f9ea1c169.jpg?v=1786025668"},{"product_id":"9781786312389","title":"Bikepacking King Alfred's Way","description":"Bikepack King Alfred's Way and explore 353km of ancient trackways, rolling chalk downs, and quiet rural lanes through the historic landscapes of Wessex, in a circular loop from the Anglo-Saxon capital of Winchester. Devised by Cycling UK and linking some of England's most iconic off-road trails, including the Ridgeway, North Downs Way, and South Downs Way, this is one of the most historically rich and accessible bikepacking routes in the country.                       Suitable for beginner and experienced MTB and gravel riders alike, this trusted Cicerone guidebook describes the full 353km route in 7 stages of 40–60km, completable in 3 to 7 days. Flexible alternative schedules for wild camping, campsites, and hostel and B\u0026amp;B accommodation make it easy to tailor the adventure to your style and available time.             Ride King Alfred's Way in 7 stages from Winchester, following ancient trackways and chalk downs through the Test Valley, Salisbury Plain, the Vale of Pewsey, the Ridgeway, the Thames Valley, the Forest of Eversley, the North Downs, and the South Downs back to Winchester.   Discover the highlights of King Alfred's Way, including Winchester itself, Old Sarum and the haunting Neolithic landscape of Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge, the world's largest stone circle at Avebury, the White Horse of Uffington, the mysterious Wayland's Smithy, and the rolling heathland of the South Downs.   Choose a schedule to suit your style, with flexible alternative itineraries for wild camping, campsites, and hostel and B\u0026amp;B accommodation, breaking the route into between 3 and 7 days, with suggested wild camping spots included throughout.   Navigate with confidence using 1:150,000 maps and GPX files available to download for every stage, with clear rider-focused route descriptions throughout.   Plan your King Alfred's Way adventure with route summary tables, a full accommodation appendix, bike shop listings, and recommended kit lists covering everything you need for a successful bikepacking trip.   Access the route easily by train from London and from the north and west of the UK, with Winchester well connected by rail and practical getting there information provided throughout the guide.                         Take on King Alfred's Way with confidence using the definitive Cicerone guidebook. From the ancient streets of Winchester to the open chalk downs of Wessex, this is the essential companion for one of southern England's most rewarding and historically rich bikepacking adventures.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369158127989,"sku":"9781786312389","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781786312389_745c0fd2-ea10-4402-8da0-b8f7f641109b.jpg?v=1786025788"},{"product_id":"bikepacking-in-the-yorkshire-dales-and-north-york-moors","title":"Bikepacking in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors","description":"Bikepacking in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors                         covers eight multi-day bikepacking routes – from a compact 67km weekend to the epic 303km Yorkshire Dales 300 – through two of England's most dramatic national parks.                       The eight routes cover 67–303km, range from Easy to Hard (Green to Red in British Cycling MTB grades), and are designed for experienced riders comfortable with multi-day self-supported touring. Every start and finish is at a railway station – the Yorkshire Dales routes are accessible from the Settle–Carlisle line, while the North York Moors routes depart from Thirsk on the East Coast Main Line and Whitby or Scarborough in the east. Terrain includes ancient cobbled pack-roads, moorland bridleways, green lanes and forestry tracks. The flagship Yorkshire Dales 300 – a 303km circuit from Skipton – is the guide's headline challenge.             Train access is central to the guide's design: Thirsk is just over 2 hours from London on the East Coast Main Line, and Scarborough is accessible via York on TransPennine Express services. Accommodation options span the full range from wild camping and seasonal campsites to B\u0026amp;Bs, shepherds' huts, glamping pods and inns – the guide includes a full accommodation appendix and planning guidance to help you mix and match. Each route also offers Big Gravel Day options, carving a single day's riding from the full itinerary if time or energy is limited.             Eight named routes across the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, 67–303km, each starting and finishing at a railway stationThe Yorkshire Dales 300 – a 303km loop from Skipton with options for 2–6 daysGrades from Easy (Green) to Red (Blue) using British Cycling MTB standards; not suitable for beginnersFree GPX files to download. Also available in the Cicerone app with offline GPS-enabled maps, route advice, accommodation options and points of interestBig Gravel Day options for each route – a single day's ride without overnight kit,Comprehensive planning guidance on kit, bike choice, accommodation, fuel strategy and wild campingAll routes use bridleways, green lanes and pack-roads; appendices cover accommodation, bike shops and recommended kit lists                      The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors offer some of England's finest off-road riding – remote, historic and accessible by rail.                           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