The second of our activity guides, Surfing Britain follows on from the success of Surfing Europe. The slightly more compact size, makes it even handier to keep in your car or van. Chris and Demi have once more travelled the coastline seaching for that perfect wave and found plenty of local experts to give their opinions. Extensive coverage is given to Southwest England, Wales and Scotland as well as the up-and-coming south coast, East Anglia and Channel Isles. There's a special section on surfing in London but you'll have to wait to find out how! Critical listings including what to do on flat days Guidance on the breaks and the skill level required Board guide written by top shapers Suggestions on how to spend your time be it a few days or longer
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A welcome addition to any surfer's back pocket. -- The Observer, Escape, May 15 2005
It's a really good book that will be indispensable for every surfer. -- Wavelength Issue 144 May 2005
The book fuses essential surf and travel information to produce a comprehensive guide. -- bbc.co.uk/cornwall/surfing
The ultimate resource to help beat ther crowds and maximise precious water time. -- Soulsports.co.uk
It's a really good book that will be indispensable for every surfer. -- Wavelength Issue 144 May 2005
The book fuses essential surf and travel information to produce a comprehensive guide. -- bbc.co.uk/cornwall/surfing
The ultimate resource to help beat ther crowds and maximise precious water time. -- Soulsports.co.uk
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By "jr788"
Format:Paperback
This is by far the best British surf guide out there. The info is easy to use, comprehensive and obviously well researched. It is packed with great photos and usable maps. I already had a copy of Surfing Europe so I was pleased to see that the info hadn't just been re-hashed - it's rewritten and includes new areas like south devon, south coast, east anglia, north wales and loads more on scotland. Basicallly, if you live in Britain and surf, you need this book - it will save you alot of time and money and mean you catch alot more waves.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Alice
Format:Paperback
A great read and the perfect guide for the professional or amatuer. If your planning a road trip or just fancy a change from your local break then I can highly recommend this guide. We spent two weeks travelling GB and found loads of spots we'd never heard of. It's also nice to support a fellow female surfer. Have also bought the european guide which we plan to use this autumn, will let you know how we get on!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jonny Surfer
Format:Paperback
Finallly bought my own copy after my mate demanded his back! I would say this book is essential for anyone who surfs in the UK. It has all the surfing ifo you'll need from all the breaks, board recommendations, wind and swell directions, tides and any access issues. It also has surfer friendly places to eat sleep and drink, where all the local surf shops are as well as a list of all the UK surf shools.
I especially like the way there's advice and stories from all the top UK surfers too. Feels like a real insight into the UK surf scene, not just a bunch of breaks thrown together. The one weakness the book does have is tht the maps aren't fantastic, but they're good enough to get you too the breaks - and that's all that matters. This books gone everywhere with me for the last year, and my new copy will have pride of place in my glove box.
I especially like the way there's advice and stories from all the top UK surfers too. Feels like a real insight into the UK surf scene, not just a bunch of breaks thrown together. The one weakness the book does have is tht the maps aren't fantastic, but they're good enough to get you too the breaks - and that's all that matters. This books gone everywhere with me for the last year, and my new copy will have pride of place in my glove box.
3 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Miriam
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Although the book offers a bit of an overview of the main British Surfing beaches, there are more gaps than you'd expect to find. As apparently one of the only options out there, I'd recommend just getting sticking to getting the info you need/want off the Internet. There are no listings of surf hire shops/ surf shops nor pointers to places where you might find tide times. It lacks explanation of some of the more basic surfing facts that beginners (like me) often buy books for - like what the different types of break mean. It's got lots of pretty pictures and maps but beyond that, it really is rather a lot of money for a wad of paper. If you're expecting a book that kind-of brings a lonely planet style perspective to British Surfing, this isn't it. When you find one, let me know.
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