Great British Dad-Ventures: 101 Maps for Dads Who Like Doing Things

When you’re stuck for a great gift for Dad, look no further than GREAT BRITISH DADVENTURES: the ultimate guide to helping Dad discover adrenaline-inducing, mind-expanding or stomach-pleasing mini or big adventures around the British Isles - and families of all ages can join in the fun too!

Using maps of all the Scottish and English counties and the Welsh principal areas, the book pinpoints almost 1,000 destinations and activities, including plenty of free and baby-friendly options (and a few that are for Dad’s friends only). Whether he’s looking for something interesting to do nearby at the weekend or heading off on holiday around our vast and varied British Isles, GREAT BRITISH DAD-VENTURES has all the inspiration Dad needs to get off his screen and do something exciting.

Activities include:
- walks, hikes, cycling and mountain biking
- castles and museums
- watersports, wild swimming and boat trips
- nature reserves and safari parks
- orienteering and bushcraft experiences
- scenic driving routes and walking tours
- climbing, coasteering and gorge walking
- brewery and vineyard tours
- and plenty of activities that are unique to the local areas

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Mat won the nation’s hearts when he appeared on The Great British Bake Off in 2015, finishing in sixth place. He has built a strong following on social media since then, where he shares his humorous take on life and parenting. When he’s not covered in paint in his studio or fighting fires at work (literally - he’s a firefighter), Mat Riley’s covered in poster paint and fighting metaphorical fires at home. Having two young children who favour getting out and about Mat has cracked the code of what is needed to satisfy a good family adventure. Whether it’s interesting or nerve wracking, slow paced or adrenalin filled, it doesn’t matter so long as he can find a visitor centre selling tea.