Wild Ruins: The Explorer’s Guide to Britain Lost Castles, Follies, Relics and Remains

Discover and explore Britain's extraordinary history through its most beautiful lost ruins. From crag-top castles to crumbling houses lost in ancient forest, and ivy-encrusted relics of industry to sacred places long since over-grown. Wild Ruins reveals Britain s extraordinary history through its most beautiful lost ruins. From crag-top castles to crumbling houses in ancient forests, and ivy-encrusted relics of industry to sacred places long since returned to nature. The book contains detailed instructions on how to visit and gain access to over 300 hidden, wild or lesser-known places, and includes 29 maps. Wild Ruins is perfect for families looking to create their own adventures, as well as those with an interest in walking and history. With a foreword by Sir Tony Robinson, presenter of Channel 4 s Time Team and Walking Through History.