LOST LANES NORTH

Cyclist Jack Thurston is our guide to the charming “lost lanes” of the title, which are the little-explored byways and smaller country roads of Yorkshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Northumberland and County Durham. Split into 36 bike rides, some of his routes are easy, (well, only a mere 25-ish miles) and some more challenging. Take in exceptional scenery, beautifully photographed for the book, along with both star and lesser-known attractions. He has outlined good routes for foodies, others good for families and has highlighted others good for those with a healthy interest in the English pub. Wild Things Publishing, £16.99; ISBN: 978-1-910-636213