With miles of prime MTB trails set on a landscape of wild moorland, towering sea cliffs and wooded valleys, the North York Moors is a top riding destination and is explored in detail in the new Discover the North York Moors guide book.

Written by Roger Osborne, who lives on the edge of the National Park, and featuring stunning images from several local photographers, Discover the North York Moors is an invaluable guide to the people, wildlife, landscapes and history that make the National Park so special.

The book is packed with useful information on where to ride, but if offers much more than that, with many of the sights and historical highlights in the area explored. Added insights look into how people have used the land from old traditions and industry such as jet and alum mining to today’s farming and moorland management, and showing how these activities have profoundly affected the landscape.

Jill Renney, Information and Interpretation Manager at the North York Moors National Park Authority, said: “This wonderful new book is the perfect guide to the North York Moors National Park and is full of fascinating facts and inspiring information. The National Park is home to some amazing wildlife, archaeology, history and natural beauty and you can have it all at your fingertips in this colourful guide. With plenty to entertain both first timers and seasoned visitors it would make an ideal Christmas present for anyone who has a love of the outdoors.”

Author, Roger Osborne added: “Writing and compiling the new guide has been a great experience for me. I have discovered so many hidden delights and wonders, and I’m sure local people and visitors will get a lot of pleasure from reading it.”

The 64 page full colour guide is priced at £4.95. www.visitthemoors.co.uk