About this book

Connecting with nature. Back to the real world. That’s what this book is all about. From island-hopping in the Isles of Scilly to wild camping along Scotland’s Whale Route, Family Wildlife Adventures is full of inspiration for exploring Britain’s amazing wildlife with your children. Family travel expert and father of two William Gray has your weekends and school holidays sorted with exciting ideas for adventures by canoe, bike, campervan, boat and more. From time travel along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast to canoe-camping in the Norfolk Broads or sea kayaking in the Hebrides, you’ll find 50 experiences in this book guaranteed to fuel any child’s love of wildlife and adventure. Some of them might reward you with sightings of puffins, otters, eagles or seals. Others may reveal small wonders, like dragonflies, blennies and lizards. But no matter which adventure you choose, you and your family will be transported to one of Britain’s special wild places. Armed with all the practical information you need to plan a fun and safe day out, week or weekend away, this Bradt guide has something for all families keen to discover the natural wonders of Britain – and have unforgettable adventures along the way.

About the Author

A zoologist, conservationist and award-winning journalist and photographer, Will Gray has 30 years’ experience writing features for newspapers and magazines. He’s also the author of several guidebooks to wildlife and family travel. After devoting countless weekends and school holidays to travelling the length and breadth of Britain with his twin children in search of nature and wild places, Family Wildlife Adventures is the result. Will’s message is simple: ‘More than ever, we need to nurture and encourage our children’s instinctive empathy and enthusiasm for nature – and what better way to inspire the next generation of conservationists than by filling their childhood with adventures in search of wildlife.’

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