Swapping the nine-to-five grind for the freedom of the great outdoors, Jonny Muir set off on a 5,000-mile cycling and walking odyssey. His mission? To visit the summit of the United Kingdom's 92 countries - in 92 days. Never mind unexploded shells in Yorkshire, biting bugs in the Cairngorms of the gruelling task of climbing the equivalent of 14 Everests, The Heights of Madness is a celebration of our homeland's high places. If you've ever wondered what the highest point in Norfolk is, or why 500,000 people climb Snowdon every year, this is the book for you.
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Born in 1981 and raised in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, Jonny Muir's early wanderings took him over the Lickey Hills, before he graduated to the giddier heights of the Lake District and Snowdonia.
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By Miss Jones
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I have read 2 books recently on hill walking this one and a fictional tale of the West Highland Way, both have inspired me to get out there and do more trekking up and down the peaks of our lovely Island.
I have read Josie Dew's travel books in the past and if you're a fan of hers you'll love this book,however I prefer Heights of Madness though as its all on your doorstep and do able,whatever county you live in just go out and get on the roof of it this country is beautiful... Really good book witty,honest and well written and caused a few giggling fits especially Mr Twit who Jonny stumbles across on his travels Myself and my colleagues think we know him either that or there's 1 in every town...
I have read Josie Dew's travel books in the past and if you're a fan of hers you'll love this book,however I prefer Heights of Madness though as its all on your doorstep and do able,whatever county you live in just go out and get on the roof of it this country is beautiful... Really good book witty,honest and well written and caused a few giggling fits especially Mr Twit who Jonny stumbles across on his travels Myself and my colleagues think we know him either that or there's 1 in every town...
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By M. Levitt
Format:Paperback
A light and engaging read that made me realise how little I know about the parts of the UK away from the usual destinations for climbers. Jonny Muir climbed the highest peak in each of the old counties of the UK the hard way, with nothing but a bike to take him the 5000 or so miles he had to travel. He kept his sense of humour throughout with a sharp eye for the absurd,the eccentric and the quirky people and places he encountered on the way, while also revealing glimpses of his personal life as he pedals. I'll certainly look out for his next adventure!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Squiz
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I was hooked even before he arrives in Scotland where I live. Hostile cows, the person with whom you would least like to share a YH room, and the "explanation" for total lack of rationale. Admittedly as an ex-touring cyclist , I couldn't be more of a target audience : I loved his points system for road kill, which as a bored cyclist inspired me to poetry (but only because stoats rhymes with John o'Groats). Does Amazon quote a Garmin GPS system as most often purchased with this book because of the terror Muir inspires when he gets lost? You'll have to read the book to find out.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Laugh and cry
Excellent book, well written - an armchair adventure. I have already recommended it to friends who are equally enjoying it. Will read it again on a cold winters night.
Published 8 days ago by Sheila Robinson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Climbed a hill then climbed another hill
There are many books out there claiming epic journeys of hill walking in continuous journeys or connecting them by cycling - as well as the accounts of long distance walks... Read more
Published 17 months ago by M. Richardson
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Brilliant title, excellent book!
I really enjoyed Heights of Madness. Jonny Muir's success in reaching the highest points in each of 92 counties in Britain in 92 days is an impressive achievement, even if - as he... Read more
Published on 26 April 2011 by Pelagius
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Keeps you turning the pages
Often suspicious of this type of travel book in that they can be dull. But Jonny Muir's writing skill, (he's a trained journalist), his wry observations and his readiness to share... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2011 by Mr. Richard C. Barrett
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Mountain Man
This book promised so much and as a Hill walker in Scotland I hoped to re-live some of the fantastic walks I've had. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2010 by Mountain Man
5.0 out of 5 stars
Envy is a terrible thing........
This is more than just an account of a young Brit's adventure in his beloved homeland. This is a unique adventure that any hillwalker/hillrunner/cyclist/keep fit enthusiast would... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2010 by Gordon Taylor
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Highly recommended!
At first glance this book may appear to just be about cycling and climbing mountains. Having climbed just two mountains in my entire life and not cycled any notable distance since... Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2009 by Anna Macarthur
4.0 out of 5 stars
one man and his bike
Jonny Muir's book takes you from Cornwall to Shetland,from the top of Brown Willy to the summit of Ben Nevis. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by Mrs. Maureen Gallie
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