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Book Synopsis'The definitive guide to Britain’s quirky and rugged islands. Islands have always had a mysterious allure – Peter has managed to capture the magical essence of our old favourites and lesser known gems.' Ed Stafford Islands represent adventure, mystery, wilderness and escapism. Surrounded by water, they’re somewhere to run away to, to be marooned on, to find a paradise… The British Isles includes some 194 inhabited islands (out of a total of over 6,000), ranging from remote lost worlds to famous and popular holiday spots. And
Treasured Islands includes them all, in one enticing package. This wonderfully comprehensive and inspiring guide starts off with a Best of… section, highlighting the ten best islands for foodies, wildlife, adrenaline-junkies and pure escapism. Then, region by region, the author explores the UK’s most wonderful islands, including: Shetlands, Fair Isle, Orkneys, Outer Hebrides, Inner Hebrides, Isle of Arran Lindisfarne, Isle of Man, Walney Island Anglesey, Pembrokeshire Island Foulness and Canvey Islands Isle of Sheppey, Lundy Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, Islands of Ireland Tidal Islands (to include Burgh Island, Holy Island and St Michael’s Mount) Inland Islands (to include Eel Pie, Derwent Isle and Peel Island in the Lake District) Remote Islands Illustrated with beautiful colour photography, the text ensures you won’t miss out on must-see attractions, wildlife and natural features, local food specialties, sporting activities, best places to stay and eat, and all-important transport links to and from the mainland, and other nearby islands. For some light relief, there are interesting historical and cultural anecdotes woven through, giving a fascinating insight into the way of life on these sometimes remote settlements.
'A wonderful book filled with hidden gems, helping us to connect with the majestic beauty of the British coastline.' Levison Wood
Trade ReviewThe definitive guide to Britain’s quirky and rugged islands. Islands have always had a mysterious allure – Peter has managed to capture the magical essence of our old favourites and lesser known gems. -- Ed Stafford
A wonderful book filled with hidden gems, helping us to connect with the majestic beauty of the British coastline. -- Levison Wood
This guide outlines 200 of the most intriguing isles...complete with useful travel link information. * Wanderlust *
Hopefully, though, 2021 might prove to be a bumper year for tourism as people explore the many treasures that can be found without having to travel halfway around the world. * The Yorkshire Post *
Treasured Islands is engaging, easy to read and a publication you will want to constantly dip in and out of when planning trips, looking for inspiration or simply wishing to get away. Peter Naldrett has undertaken a huge project bringing this book to fruition and like the islands featured, it is to be treasured. -- Allison Alderton * Towpath Talk *
Who doesn’t want to grow up and become an explorer? The 320-page book lists attractions, nature spots, foodie highlights, sporting activities, places to eat and historical titbits. * Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly *
Naldrett skippers us on a voyage around these shores and inland waters to discover more than 200 islands, revealing their history, topography, culture, wildlife and folklore, supported by a wealth of photographs * Saga *
A pleasure to leaf through... you might discover next year's cruising inspiration, or somewhere water bound to visit when you're not on your boat. * Yachting Monthly *
Peter Naldrett's informative and entertaining text ensures you won't miss out on must-see attractions, picturesque nature spots, local food specialities and the best places to stay and eat... * The Dalesman *
Who doesn't want to grow up and become an explorer? * Campervan Magazine *
There's something for every aspiring traveller ready to create an island-hopping bucket list * Coast *
Detailed and inspiring * Coast *
Whether sailing or taking a staycation during the non-sailing season this is a book to appeal to your adventurous spirit. Just reading it made me want to get up and go. * Cruising *
This book would be a functional addition to the library of any UK-based yacht, especially if on a Round Britain adventure. * Cruising *
Treasured Islands is illustrated throughout with often stunning photos, and Peter Naldrett’s research is impressive. A lovely book and definitely recommended. * Flying Fish *
Table of ContentsIntroduction How to use this book Acknowledgements Key to the icons
Top Ten Islands for... SCOTLAND Inner Hebrides Eilean Shona Eriska
Islay Group Colonsay Danna Islay Isle of Gigha Jura Oronsay
Mull Group Coll Erraid Gometra Iona Isle of Mull Lismore Staffa Tiree Ulva
Remote Islands Eilean Donan Isle of Ewe
Skye Group Eilean Bàn Isle of Scalpay Raasay Skye Soay South Rona
Slate Islands Belnahua Easdale Kerrera Luing Seil Shuna
Small Isles Canna Eigg Muck Rum Sanday
Summer Isles Priest Island Tanera Mòr
Islands of the Clyde Isle of Arran Davaar Great Cumbrae Holy Island Isle of Bute
Islands of the Forth Inchcolm
Orkney Auskerry Brough of Birsay Burray Eday Egilsay Flotta Graemsay Holm of Papay Hoy Lamb Holm North Ronaldsay Orkney Mainland Papa Westray Rousay Sanday Shapinsay South Ronaldsay Stronsay Westray Wyre
Outer Hebrides Baleshare Barra Benbecula Berneray Eriskay Flodaigh Great Bernera Grimsay Lewis and Harris Isle of Lewis Isle of Harris North Uist Scalpay South Uist Taransay Vatersay
Outlying St Kilda
Shetland Fair Isle
Shetland Group Bressay Fetlar Foula Isle of Noss Mainland Muckle Roe Papa Stour Unst Whalsay Yell
Out Skerries Group Bruray Housay
Scalloway Group East Burra Trondra West Burra
ENGLAND Islands of the Thames Desborough Island Eel Pie Island Formosa Hurley Lock Nag’s Head Island Osney Island Pipers Island Rivermead Island Sashes Sonning Eye Temple Mill Island
Northern England Farne Islands Brownsman Inner Farne Longstone Staple Island
Islands of the Lake District Belle Isle Derwent Island Lord’s Island Peel Island St Herbert’s Island
Kelham Island Lindisfarne Spike Island Spurn St Mary’s Island, Whitley Bay The Furness Islands Piel Island Roa Island Walney Island
South and South West England Hayling Island Isle of Wight Lundy Isle of Portland Portsea Island St Michael’s Mount Thorney Island Whale Island
South East England Canvey Island Isle of Sheppey Mersea Northey Island Two Tree Island
WALES Anglesey Anglesey Church Island Cribinau Holy Island Llanddwyn Island Middle Mouse Puffin Island Salt Island Skerries South Stack
North Wales Bardsey Island
South Wales Caldey Island St Catherine’s Island St Margaret’s Island Worm’s Head
FAROE ISLANDS Borðoy Kalsoy Koltur Mykines Streymoy Suðuroy Vágar
NORTHERN IRELAND Carrick-a-Rede Rathlin Island
IRELAND Aran Islands Inisheer Inishmore
Atlantic Ocean Achill Island Arranmore Bere Island Fastnet Rock Inishbiggle Inishbofin Inishmurray Inishturk Skellig Michael Valentia Island
Blasket Islands Great Blasket Island
Carbery’s Hundred Isles Cape Clear Island Heir Island Sherkin Island
Clew Bay Clare Island
Cork Harbour Fota Great Island
Gorumna Lettermore Lettermullen
Other Inch Island Innisfree
ISLE OF MAN Calf of Man Isle of Man St Mary’s Isle St Patrick’s Isle
ISLES OF SCILLY Annet Bryher Burnt Island Gugh Island Hangman’s Island Rat Island Samson St Agnes St Helen’s St Martin’s St Mary’s Teän Tresco
CHANNEL ISLANDS Alderney Guernsey Herm Jersey Sark Index Photo credits
