Just Add Water : Over 100 ways to recharge and relax on the UK's rivers, lakes and canals /: Over 100 ways to recharge and relax on the UK's rivers, lakes and canals. (2023)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- Just Add Water : Over 100 ways to recharge and relax on the UK's rivers, lakes and canals /: Over 100 ways to recharge and relax on the UK's rivers, lakes and canals. (2023)
- Main Title:
- Just Add Water : Over 100 ways to recharge and relax on the UK's rivers, lakes and canals
- Further Information:
- Note: Sarah Henshaw.
- Authors:
- Henshaw, Sarah
- Contents:
- Introduction1) Stretch your legs: Why our waterways make such excellent walking routes and best places to walk.2) Holiday afloat: Guide to hiring a narrowboat including costs, what to expect, recommended routes for novices etc.3) Take a dip: How wild swimming is growing in popularity including how and where to do it.4) Pack a picnic: The best picnic spots next to water, towpath foraging tips, waterside restaurants etc.5) Row your boat: Kayaking and rowing on the inland waterways, including profile of the Canal & River Trust's new coast-to-coast kayak trail.6) Visit a festival: Why our river and canal festivals can be a great way to tap into the waterways community and the benefits these social interactions can bring.7) Sleep under the stars: The best waterside campsites and overnight stays on static boats.8) Feed the ducks: Ten great sites to see ducks and wildfowl, a profile of Slimbridge Wetland Centre.9) Volunteer here: A day in the life of a volunteer lock-keeper and other volunteering opportunities. 10) Walk on water: How the Hawaiian sport of paddleboarding became a canal crossover.11) Learn a waterways skill: Build your own coracle, learn the art of traditional roses & castles canal painting etc.12) Hitch a ride: Overview of the most iconic passenger/trip-boats in Britain and inland ferries.13) Go fishing: All you need to know about getting started, where you can and can't do it.14) Make a day of it: Day-trip ideas by the water for the whole family.15) Call it home:Introduction1) Stretch your legs: Why our waterways make such excellent walking routes and best places to walk.2) Holiday afloat: Guide to hiring a narrowboat including costs, what to expect, recommended routes for novices etc.3) Take a dip: How wild swimming is growing in popularity including how and where to do it.4) Pack a picnic: The best picnic spots next to water, towpath foraging tips, waterside restaurants etc.5) Row your boat: Kayaking and rowing on the inland waterways, including profile of the Canal & River Trust's new coast-to-coast kayak trail.6) Visit a festival: Why our river and canal festivals can be a great way to tap into the waterways community and the benefits these social interactions can bring.7) Sleep under the stars: The best waterside campsites and overnight stays on static boats.8) Feed the ducks: Ten great sites to see ducks and wildfowl, a profile of Slimbridge Wetland Centre.9) Volunteer here: A day in the life of a volunteer lock-keeper and other volunteering opportunities. 10) Walk on water: How the Hawaiian sport of paddleboarding became a canal crossover.11) Learn a waterways skill: Build your own coracle, learn the art of traditional roses & castles canal painting etc.12) Hitch a ride: Overview of the most iconic passenger/trip-boats in Britain and inland ferries.13) Go fishing: All you need to know about getting started, where you can and can't do it.14) Make a day of it: Day-trip ideas by the water for the whole family.15) Call it home: The wellbeing benefits and practicalities of living on water. … (more)
- Publisher Details:
- London : Adlard Coles
- Publication Date:
- 2023
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (224 pages)
- Subjects:
- Boating
Coping with stress
Water sports & recreations
Sports & Recreation -- Water Sports
Travel -- Europe -- Great Britain
Self-Help -- Stress Management
Travel -- Special Interest -- General
Travel & holiday guides - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781399400466
1399400460 - Related ISBNs:
- 9781399400459
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- Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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- Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.
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- British Library HMNTS - ELD.DS.745021
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