Short Runs in Beautiful Places: 100 Spectacular Routes

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100 short runs ranging from 1 to 10 miles ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike and travelling through beautiful countryside of all kinds, from ancient woodland and meadows studded with wildflowers to rugged headlands with uninterrupted views of the sea.
From ancient woodland to wildflower blanketed meadows, lace up your trainers and explore the British countryside in 100 short runs.

Following on from the National Trust's bestselling walks books, this has 100 short runs at NT properties and places around Britain. The routes travel through beautiful countryside of all kinds, from ancient woodland and meadows studded with wildflowers to rugged headlands with uninterrupted views of the sea.

The runs are ideal for beginners as well as experienced runners looking for a more relaxed route. They range from 1 to 10 miles, with the vast majority being 6 miles (10k) max. Information on terrain and facilities is included, as are interesting points of history and natural history to look out for.

The book also includes a section on training, gear and avoiding and dealing with injuries for beginners.

Author Bio

Authors Jen & Sim Benson are avid adventurers, and are passionate about the natural world. They have explored the length and breadth of the UK with their two young children and have previously published a book on wild running. They are also the authors of Amazing Family Adventures. To find out more about these explorers visit jenandsimbenson.co.uk