Upcoming Events
Waterstones, Dumfries
I’ll be promoting my book Restless Lanes, at the Waterstones in Dumfries on the 15th October 2026 at 6pm.
Come along and hear me chat about my relationship with cycling, the adventure itself, and the struggles I encountered along the way. You even get to ask some questions afterwards if you like. No need to book. Just turn up!
Hello there . . .
. . . and welcome to my website. I’m Richard Warrick, smallholder by day, aspiring writer by night, and partaker of small-scale adventures when my anxiety allows.
RESTLESS LANES
AN ANXIOUS CYCLE FROM ONE END OF BRITAIN TO THE OTHER
Join me, an anxious and obsessive middle-aged man, as I embark on the journey of a lifetime, cycling solo and unsupported from one end of Britain to the other.
Restless Lanes follows my adventures over two weeks from Land’s End to John o’ Groats. From terrifying dual carriageway encounters, battering storms, and crippling loneliness, my story also captures moments of sheer joy, breathtaking landscapes, and forgotten histories.
Restless Lanes is my first book and is available now in both paperback (£10.99) and eBook (£3.99).
“For cyclists who value curiosity over competition and stories over statistics, Richard Warrick has produced an engaging and thoughtful addition to the cycling travel genre.”
August 2026 – 4.8 / 5
“. . .if you are looking for a genuinely entertaining read that’s informative, sad and funny at times where you end up rooting for the main character to complete the ride then Restless Lanes is the book you should read.”
Short Stories & Articles
I also publish articles and short stories on Medium. These cover a range of subjects, but mostly centre on the environment and the (im)practicalities of running a smallholding. So expect anything from the possibilities of localised economies to the viability of installing a ram pump . . .
Films & Shorts
I have written screenplays, and occasionally they are adapted into films. I also film shorts covering the things that I love, mostly cycling and walking in wild places.
A GOOD BOOK HAS NO ENDING
Random literary gifts bring happiness to a seaside town awaiting the start of the summer season.
Winner – Directing in a Short, Portsmouth International Film Festival
Official Selection – London Independent Film Festival
Official Selection – SOCAL Film Festival
Official Selection – Norwich Film Festival
KENICK BURN
From their own personal darkness, a loving couple use kindness to bring light to their local community.
We’ll be filming Kenick Burn in the autumn of 2026.