11 ethical coffee roasters
Want to wake up and smell the coffee? Meet 11 of Britain’s ethical coffee roasters (their coffee subscriptions are the perfect gift to self…)
The passion behind our Farm Shop Guide
At Extra Mile Books we love praising and promoting farm shops and Britain’s low-food-miles businesses. Meet Ele, compiler of The Farm Shop Guide.
The energy behind our Coastal Café Guide
The small, sometimes seasonal and often family-run cafés around the coast are what make trips to the seaside great. Meet The Coastal Café Guide.
Win a Devon escape – last chance!
Our competition to win a Devon escape, £50 vouchers for Biffen’s Kitchen, £50 cinema tickets and two best-selling books ends Sunday. Enter now!
The Joy of Getting Slightly Lost
In a world of digital maps and algorithm-driven reviews, many have lost the quiet magic of getting slightly lost: a state that can create the best adventures.
Why Farm Shops Are the Future of Ethical Eating
In an age where supermarkets are crammed with plastic packaging and mystery meat, it’s key to know where your food comes from, and the impact it has.
Beyond the Big Chains
Motorway services are convenient, but are often predictable and forgettable. What if there were a better way to find better places while on the road?
Eye-Opening ‘Ultra-Processed Food’ and Sugar Films
These ten films and documentaries about the food industry (from ultra-high-processed to hidden sugars) may make you think twice about what you eat…
Wild Beauty: 10 Evocative Coastal Films
Looking forward to The Salt Path? Our top coastal film picks offer a cinematic journey around Britain’s coastlines while we await its release…
Coastal Food Festivals
Food festival fans, here are eight food festivals not to be missed around Britain’s glorious shores in 2025.
Beach Yoga in Cornwall
Looking for places to do beach yoga in Cornwall (before hitting a local coastal café)? Here’s our round-up of beach and sea-view yoga sessions in Cornwall.
Get The Extra Mile for Christmas
How to get The Extra Mile for Christmas? The easiest way is to ask! Oh you mean how to physically get one in time as the big day looms. Fear not: read on.
CHRISTMAS DIPS, BOXING DAY SWIMS AND NEW YEAR DOOKS IN THE UK: 2024
A round up of the UK’s festive dips and dooks. ‘Spectators are welcome but mankinis aren’t.’
BEST FOOD FESTIVALS FOR 2025
Food festivals are great places to meet your local food and drinks producers, from growers, makers, and bakers, to brewers and butchers. Here are some favourite food fests. Tickets make great gifts, too!
FIND THE BEST SEA SAUNA NEAR YOU
Sea saunas are hotting up year on year. Find the best sea sauna near you for your next wild swim, surf session, or simply to stay warm on shore when you next head to the beach.
PICK YOUR OWN (PYO) CHRISTMAS TREES NEAR YOU
Thought Christmas planning couldn’t get any more magical? Think again. This blog features farms around Britain where you can pick your own (‘PYO’) Christmas trees. Enjoy all the walking in a winter wonderland…
