Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Camino Portugues: From Lisbon and Porto to Santiago – Central, Coastal and Spiritual Caminos
Guidebook describing the Camino Portugues (Portuguese Way) from Lisbon in Portugal to Santiago in Spain. At over 600km this is a long walk requiring good general fitness, but no specialist equipment is required. This guidebook covers the Central Camino, starting from Lisbon, Porto or Tui, the Coastal Camino between Porto or Vigo, and the Spiritual
Lands End to John O`Groats End to End Trail
This guidebook to UK`s ultimate challenge walk, the End to End, describes a 1956km (1215 mile) walking route from Land`s End in Cornwall to John o` Groats in Scotland`s far north – the two points on mainland Britain that are the furthest apart. The recommended route avoids road walking as much as possible and frequently
The Lune Valley and Howgills: 40 Scenic Fell, River and Woodland Walks
This guidebook offers a wide range of walks from the source of the river Lune in the Howgill Fells to Glasson Dock, just below Lancaster. The 40 day walks range between 3 and 11 miles in length and are all illustrated with extracts of 1:50,000 OS mapping. They explore the infinitely varied landscape as the
Walking and Trekking in the Sierra Nevada: 38 walks, scrambles and multi-day traverses
This guidebook presents 33 graded walks and 5 high mountain scrambles in the striking Sierra Nevada, the highest mountain range in mainland Spain and in western Europe outside the Alps. Easily accessible from Granada and Malaga, it is a world of soaring, snow-clad peaks and deep valleys, far removed from the crowded beaches of the
Walking in the Cairngorms
This guidebook contains over 100 routes for walking in the Scottish Cairngorms. It includes 18 Munro summits and smaller viewpoint hills. Walks range in length from 1 to 26 miles and are graded for difficulty. For the adventurous there are the best of the area`s rocky scrambles, and the classic through-routes including the Lairig Ghru.
Trekking the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail: The GR70 through the Cevennes/Massif Central
Robert Louis Stevenson`s `Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes` is a classic of travel literature. The GR70 long-distance trail is based on the author`s route, allowing walkers to follow in the footsteps of Stevenson and his four-legged companion Modestine through the beautiful Cevennes region on the edge of France`s Massif Central. The route is
The High Tatras: Slovakia and Poland – Including the Western Tatras and White Tatras
With breathtaking scenery, some 600km of well-maintained, waymarked paths and a selection of characterful resorts, the Tatras mountains have all the elements of a perfect walking holiday. Straddling the border between Slovakia and Poland, the region boasts stunning mountain landscapes: rocky pinnacles, craggy peaks, jagged ridges and towering cliffs, mirror-surfaced tarns and dancing waterfalls. This
Trekking in Bhutan: 22 multi-day treks including the Lunana `Snowman` Trek, Jhomolhari, Druk Path and Dagala treks
Boasting soaring snow-clad peaks and tranquil valleys, and a rich Buddhist culture, Bhutan is an ideal destination for trekkers wishing to experience the magic of the Himalaya without the commercialism. Although independent trekking is not permitted, it can nonetheless prove difficult to obtain information. This guide describes 22 official treks and a handful of trek
Walking in the Brianconnais: 40 walking routes in the French Alps exploring high mountain landscapes near Briancon
This guidebook presents 40 walks exploring the area around Brianรงon in France. The walks are divided into 6 sections covering the valleys of Clarรฉe, Cerveyrette, Ayes, Durance and Guisane, as well as the area around Vallouise and Montgenรจvre. The walks are circular and range in distance from 4 to 21 km. Graded easy to very
The Pacific Crest Trail: Hiking the PCT from Mexico to Canada
A comprehensive guidebook to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), an epic 2650 mile trek through the USA from the Mexican border to British Columbia in Canada. One of the world`s best hikes, the route passes through California, Oregon and Washington State, taking in the Mojave desert, High Sierras, Cascades and countless more wild mountains of
Walking in Portugal: 40 graded short and multi-day walks throughout the country
Portugal is something of an undiscovered gem for hikers, offering beautiful, diverse landscapes and vast amounts of space. Thanks to its variety of micro-climates, it is possible to find pleasant walking conditions in all seasons, and the multitude of trails boast fantastic scenery and are rich in natural, historical and cultural interest.This guide describes 40
The GR11 Trail: The Traverse of the Spanish Pyrenees – La Senda Pirenaica
This comprehensive guidebook to the magnificent GR11 trail, which runs 820km from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, provides everything trekkers will need to take up the challenge – detailed route description, excellent photographs, lots of background information and unique custom-produced maps. This glorious traverse of the Pyrenees, on the Spanish side, is a serious challenge
Navigation: Techniques and skills for walkers
This practical guide will help you develop the key navigational skills needed to stay safe when exploring the great outdoors and to get the most out of your map, compass and GPS device. Topics are clearly set out, with chapters covering map essentials (scales, grids, symbols and contours), navigation, route planning, bearings and GPS and
The Mountains of Ronda and Grazalema: Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves Natural Parks, Genal and Guadiaro valleys
The dramatically situated town of Ronda can make a great base for a walking holiday in the mountains of Andalucia, as can any one of the picturesque `pueblos blancos` (white villages) that nestle among the surrounding hills. This guidebook presents 32 mainly circular walks in the Ronda region, covering the town and its environs, the
Walking in Northumberland: 36 walks throughout the national park – coast, Cheviots, Hadrian`s Wall and Pennines
The book comprises 36 short walking routes between 4 and 14 miles in Northumberland, England`s most sparsely populated county. Ranging from easy ambles and gentle woodland trails to long days on the hills, there is something for all types of walker – and all types of weather. Taking in the beautiful coast with its immense,
Walking in Cumbria`s Eden Valley: 30 walks between the Yorkshire Dales and the Solway salt marshes
Guidebook to 30 of the best walks in Cumbria`s enchanting Eden Valley. The graded routes, which range from 3 to 15 miles, explore the region`s diverse landscapes and offer dramatic views, either of the Pennines, the Lake District or the Scottish hills. The walks, which work well from bases such as Kirkby Steven, Dufton and
Walking in the North Pennines: 50 Walks in England`s Remotest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
A guidebook to day walks in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), across Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland. The book includes 50 walks exploring England`s `last wilderness`, ranging from 5 miles (8km) to 14 miles (23km). Most are circular, though there are some linear routes, and there is something to suit all
The Pennine Way: From Edale to Kirk Yetholm
The Pennine Way is Britain`s oldest, toughest long-distance footpath – and arguably its most iconic. Now a National Trail, the 427km (2651/2 mile) route from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders offers wayfarers the opportunity to immerse themselves in wild beauty of the North. The Pennines boast rolling hills, sweeping moorland
Pennine Way Cicerone Map Booklet
Britain`s oldest, toughest and best-known long-distance footpath, the Pennine Way stretches 427km (2651/2 miles) from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. Showcasing the wild beauty of the North, it crosses three National Parks – the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Park – plus the North Pennines Area of Outstanding
Walking on the Azores: 70 routes across Sao Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira, Graciosa, Sao Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores and Corvo
A comprehensive guide to walking in the Azores. The guidebook is divided into three island groups: Eastern Group (covering Sรฃo Miguel and Santa Maria); Central Group (Terceira, Graciosa, Sรฃo Jorge, Pico and Faial); and Western Group (Flores and Corvo). Most the 70 routes presented here use the Azores` official waymarked trail network and range from
