Wild Things Publishing
Up and Under in Cardiff, UK, stocks a variety of books and guides from Wild Things Publishing, covering activities like running, walking, wild swimming, and stand-up paddleboarding. This award-winning, family-run publisher creates beautifully designed books that inspire people to explore the outdoors and connect with nature. Their mission is to produce engaging books and apps that celebrate adventure, landscapes, and local culture, all while supporting passionate writers, designers, and photographers worldwide.
Founded by Daniel Start, who left a career in international development to document Britain’s wild swimming spots, Wild Things Publishing embraces a lifestyle of exploration and creativity. Co-author Tania Pascoe, with a background in art and environmental consultancy, brings a deep appreciation for landscapes, gardens, and hidden natural gems. Their books are crafted from real experiences - summers spent exploring and photographing, and winters dedicated to writing and publishing, ensuring every guide is both inspiring and practical.
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Paddle Boarding South East England
Wild Things Publishing Paddle Boarding South East England covers over 100 paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing routes across South East England, including rivers, estuaries, lakes, and coastlines in 13 counties. Perfect for beginners and seasoned paddlers, with tips on wild swimming, waterside pubs, train-accessible trips, and more.
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Wild Swimming Alps
Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Alps documents 130 wild swimming spots across Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Slovenia - from hidden lakes and alpine waterfalls to crystal-clear rivers. It includes GPS, walk-in directions, and stunning photography for unforgettable outdoor adventures.
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Wild Swimming France
Discover over 1,000 stunning wild swim spots across France with Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming France (2nd Edition). This essential guide features hidden rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and natural pools, from the Ardèche to Corsica - plus maps, directions, and tips on campsites, bistros, canoe rentals, and family-friendly locations. Perfect for wild swimmers, campers, and adventure lovers.
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Wild Sauna Britain
Wild Things Publishing Wild Sauna Britain is an inspiring guidebook by sauna expert Emma O’Kelly. It showcases nearly 200 unique sauna spots, from beachside sweat lodges and forest hideaways to city sanctuaries and riverside retreats. Discover the health benefits of heat and cold therapy, explore ancient rituals, and find the perfect place to reconnect with nature. Whether you're seeking solitude, adventure, or community, this book is your passport to Britain’s most rejuvenating wild sauna experiences.
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Wild Swimming Walks - Yorkshire
Discover Yorkshire’s most stunning wild swim spots with Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Walks - Yorkshire. Featuring 28 walk-and-swim routes through the Dales, Moors, and coast, this book leads you to hidden waterfalls, secret coves, and sparkling rivers, complete with maps, photos, local tips, and cosy pub stops. Swim beneath dramatic cliffs, explore smugglers' caves, and wander wildflower meadows. Perfect for swimmers, walkers, families, and nature lovers. Written by local author and photographer Sarah Banks, part of the best-selling Wild Swimming Walks series.
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Wild Swimming Walks - West Wales - Pembrokeshire
Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Walks - West Wales - Pembrokeshire explores the stunning rivers, waterfalls, and coastline of West Wales with 28 walk-and-swim adventures across Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, and Powys. Swim in the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddy, spot dolphins at Mwnt, and hike to the remote Teifi Pools. Includes maps, safety tips, local highlights, and beautiful photography. Ideal for wild swimmers, walkers, families, and nature lovers. Part of the best-selling Wild Swimming Walks series by outdoor expert Nia Lloyd Knott.
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Wild Swimming Walks - Cornwall
Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Walks - Cornwall details 28 wild swimming adventures in Cornwall with Wild Swimming Walks. Explore hidden coves, sea caves, and rivers, with detailed maps, directions, and local history. Perfect for nature lovers, swimmers, and walkers!
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Wild Swimming Walks - London & South East
Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Walks - London & South East offers 28 scenic train-accessible adventures in southern England, perfect for nature lovers, walkers, and swimmers. Explore swimming spots along the Thames, Sussex coast coves, and Essex islands, with route details, maps, and local recommendations for food and attractions. Ideal for families, the guide includes downloadable route information for easy access on your phone or tablet.
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Wild Swimming Walks - Bristol & Bath
Discover 28 wild swimming adventures near Bristol & Bath with this best-selling guide. Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Walks - Bristol & Bath explores secret waterfalls, river gorges, and peaceful lakes across Somerset, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire – all linked by scenic walking routes. Packed with maps, photos, and expert tips, it's perfect for wild swimmers, walkers, and nature lovers.
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Magical Britain
Explore the hidden, sacred landscapes of Britain with Wild Things Publishing Magical Britain. This captivating guidebook unveils 650 enchanting sites steeped in folklore, myth and ancient pagan traditions. From stone circles and sacred groves to tales of fairies, giants and dragons, delve into the stories that shaped Britain’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Featuring stunning photography, detailed folklore insights and 36 never-before-published secret locations, this guide invites you to reconnect with Britain’s magical landscapes and rediscover its mythical past. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers and anyone drawn to the mystical.
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Wild Running
Wild Things Publishing Wild Running is the ultimate guide to Britain’s top 200 trail runs, including 150 brand-new routes perfect for runners of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner seeking scenic paths or an expert craving tough climbs, this guide has something for everyone. Explore breathtaking trails through mountains, forests and coastlines, each chosen for its beauty, challenging terrain and ease of navigation. Featuring captivating writing and stunning photography, it reveals the history and charm behind every route, turning each run into an unforgettable adventure. Ready to trade the treadmill for the great outdoors? Wild Running is your perfect companion.
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Wild Swimming
The Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming guidebook included 400 hidden dips in the rivers, lakes and waterfalls of Britain. This bumper edition of the best-selling wild swimming photo guide has now been fully revised and expanded to include 200 amazing new wild swimming locations, as well as brand new coverage in the South-East and the Midlands. There's also information on family activities, campsites, pubs and boat trips near mentioned wild swimming spots.
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Paddle Boarding South West England
The Wild Things Publishing Paddle Boarding South West England is a trusted guide that provides all the practical information you'll need for trips out on the water, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned paddler. The guide has been illustrated with sparkling photography and offers a variety of routes for water lovers and adventurers a float. Paddle along meandering estuaries, wild swim and picnic on silver sands with this handy guidebook.
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Wild Swimming Walks - Dorset and East Devon
Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Walks - Dorset and East Devon is a guidebook that will take you on an enchanting journey from the undercliffs and caves of the Jurassic coast to the lush meadows and vales of Dorset. It's packed full of all the practical information you need and combines stunning photography and engaging stories with history of the area. The perfect guide for walkers and swimmers alike. The guide includes detailed directions, maps and downloadable route information that you can print out or take with you on your phone or tablet.
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Wild Swimming Walks - Lake District
Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Walks - Lake District is a guide book that leads you on 28 different adventures in the captivating landscape of the Lake District. Find secret waterfalls, pristine mountain tarns and sparkling rivers along your way. The guide includes practical guidance, photographs, detailed directions and is rich in local history that will appeal to wild swimmers, family explorers, nature lovers and walkers alike. There are also maps and downloadable route information that you can print out or take with you on your phone or tablet.
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Wild Swimming Walks - South Devon & Dartmoor
The Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Walks - Dartmoor and South Devon is a guidebook that features 28 different lake, river and beach days out in the area. Renowned for its natural beauty and stunning landscapes, each year Dartmoor receives 2.4 million visitors from all over the UK and is home to one of the UK's fastest growing outdoor swims, the Dart 10km. Part of the best-selling Wild Swimming Walks series, this stunning guide features country walks that include wild waterfalls, secret lakes, river meadows and sandy seaside secret beaches.
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Wild Swimming Hidden Beaches
Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Hidden Beaches is a practical guide book that features the UK's most beautiful secret beaches and the best places to swim, walk and explore in these areas. In this ultimate guide to secluded shores you’ll be able to swim with dolphins in Cornwall, dive through rock arches in Dorset, explore desert islands in Norfolk and discover wild beaches from Essex to the Outer Hebrides. This guide includes 50 fantastic locations and up-to-date directions to over 400 magical coves, caves, wild beaches and islands along some of the least discovered parts of our amazing British coastline.
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Paddle Boarding Wales Cymru
Wild Things Publishing Paddle Boarding Wales Cymru features more than 100 of the best locations across Wales – including Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire, Gower, Wye and the Brecon Beacons – this trusted guide provides all the practical information you'll need for trips out on the water by paddleboard, canoe or kayak. Illustrated with sparkling photography and offering a variety of routes, this is a beautiful and inspiring book for water lovers and adventurers afloat, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned paddler.
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Wild Swimming Walks - Exmoor & North Devon
Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Walks - Exmoor & North Devon leads you on 28 adventures through the soaring landscape of Exmoor and North Devon. Find secret coves, remote river pools and sparking waterfalls. Complete with photos, maps and practical guidance, and rich in local history and stories, this book will appeal to wild swimmers, family explorers, nature lovers and walkers alike.
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Wild Swimming Walks - Snowdonia Eryri Wales
Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Walks - Snowdonia Eryri Wales leads you on 28 adventures in the soaring landscape of Eryri National Park in north Wales. Swim through secret valleys and find hidden waterfalls, exploring high lakes and woodland gorges. Complete with photos, maps and practical guidance, rich in local history and stories, this book will appeal to wild swimmers, family explorers, nature lovers and walkers alike.
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Wild Swimming Walks - Peak District
The Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Walks - Peak District leads you on 28 adventures in the soaring landscape of the Peak District. Find secret waterfalls, remote lakes and sparkling river pools. Complete with photos, maps and practical guidance, rich in local history and stories, this book will appeal to wild swimmers, family explorers, nature lovers and walkers alike.
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Wild Swimming Walks - South Wales
The Wildthings Wild Swimming Walks of South Wales leads you on 28 adventures into the magical and ancient landscapes of the Brecon Beacons, Wye Valley and Gower. Follow an alluring journey from the mountains, through enchanting waterfalls, along lush valleys to explore the caves and coves of the coast. Combining stunning photography, engaging stories and local history, this is the perfect guide for walkers and swimmers. There are detailed directions, maps, and downloadable route information to print out or take with you on your phone or tablet.
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Wild Guide - North East England
The Wildthings Wild Guide of North East England features information on over 1000 places across areas such as Northumberland, North York Moors and the North Pennines. If you yearn for the wilderness, then the North East can offer you every kind of wild place you could possibly imagine. The beauty of this region is the astonishing variety of its landscape interwoven with a fascinating history, ranging from sacred Neolithic sites to post-industrial and wartime ruins. Moors, meadows and ancient forests are all laid out, ready for you to explore this wonderful and diverse landscape.
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Wild Guide - Scotland
The Wildthings Wild Guide of Scotland features 900 secret adventures, hidden places and wild escapes. With new photography and 3 brand new chapters covering southern Scotland (Central Lowlands, The Borders, Dumfries & Galloway). This guide takes you to places no other guidebook reaches. Discover magical mountains and secret glens with shimmering lochs and hidden waterfalls, perfect for a summer swim. Explore lost ruins and castles, watch sea-bird colonies on dramatic cliffs or walk barefoot on white-sand beaches lapped by turquoise waters.
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Wild Guide - Lake District & Yorkshire Dales
The Wildthings Wild Guide of the Lake District & Yorkshire Dales guides you around 750 secret places and wild adventures, including slow food treats and quirky places to stay, this book is perfect for the discerning explorer seeking unusual things to do off the beaten track, for families and for couples dreaming about the ultimate weekend escape. It includes 20 detailed Ordnance Survey locator maps, and over 350 photos.
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Wild Guide - Devon, Cornwall & South West
The Wildthings Wild Guide of Devon, Cornwall & South West takes you on a voyage of discovery to the lesser-known corners of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. Featuring over 500 wild places for exploration and adventure, and 300 ideas for wild places to eat, camp or stay, it’s the perfect insider’s guide to Britain’s favourite holiday destination. The Wild Guide features 28 detailed maps, stunning photos and engaging travel writing. This is the perfect book for those seeking new adventures with the family, or dreaming up the ultimate romantic weekend escape.
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Wild Guide - Wales and the Marches
The Wildthings Wild Guide of Wales and the Marches features a new compendium of adventures, from the best-selling and award-winning Wild Guide series, now released for Wales and the Marches (Herefordshire and Shropshire). Guiding you to over 1000 secret places and wild adventures, including slow food treats and quirky places to stay, this book is perfect for the discerning explorer seeking unusual things to do off the beaten track.