Alastair Humphreys

Alastair Humphreys

Alastair Humphreys

Adventurer, Author & Microadventure Pioneer

British explorer and writer known for cycling around the world and promoting accessible outdoor adventures. His recommendations span meaning, ecology, and climate action.

Authors & Thinkers

Alastair Humphreys is a celebrated adventurer and author who cycled around the world for four years, documenting his journey in numerous books and articles. He's best known for popularizing the concept of 'microadventures'β€”small, local outdoor experiences accessible to everyone. His work bridges adventure narrative with environmental consciousness and personal meaning.

10 Books Recommended by Alastair Humphreys

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

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#2

Aftermath

by Harald JΓ€hner

2 people recommended

[Good book] I have read recently.

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Also recommended by: Nate Berkus

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#3

Regenesis

by George Monbiot

Had a big impact on me.

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#4

The New Climate War

by Michael E. Mann

Had a big impact on me.

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#5

There Is No Planet B

by Mike Berners-Lee

Had a big impact on me.

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#6

Feral

by George Monbiot

Had a big impact on me.

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#7

The Climate Book

by Greta Thunberg

[Good book] I have read recently.

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#8

Dickens and Prince

by Nick Hornby

[Good book] I have read recently.

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#9

The Elements of Cricket

by Jon Hotten

[Good book] I have read recently.

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#10

Young Mungo

by Stuart Douglas

[Good book] I have read recently.

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