Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Ridgeway National Trail: Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon, Described in Both Directions
This guidebook – which includes both a guide to the route and a separate OS map booklet – describes the Ridgeway National Trail, an 87 mile (139km) route through southern England from Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Typically walked in 6 or 8 days, this is a low-level waymarked route suitable for
Walking in the Cotswolds: 30 Classic Hill and Valley Routes
A guidebook to 30 circular walks in the Cotswolds, the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England. Ranging from 4 to 12 miles in length, the routes are graded from easy to strenuous, offering something for every walker. Fourteen of the routes described include sections of the Cotswold Way National Trail, a 102-mile walk
Walking on Gran Canaria: 45 day walks including five days on the GR131 coast-to-coast route
The guidebook describes 45 day walks across eight areas of Gran Canaria, including Las Palmas in the north to Playa del Ingles in the south. Also included is a five-day coast-to-coast route on the GR131, an island-hopping long-distance trail stretching across all seven of the Canary Islands. There are walks suitable for those of all
Walking on the Orkney and Shetland Isles
A guidebook to 80 walking routes on Scotland`s Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland. Routes are described on the islands of Orkney (Orkney Mainland, Hoy, South Ronaldsay, Burray, Rousay, Eday, Westray, Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay) and the islands of Shetland (Shetland Mainland, West Burra, East Burra, Foula, Fair Isle, Isle of Noss, Bressay, Whalsay, Papa
Walking on Madeira: 60 mountain and levada routes on Madeira and Porto Santo
This guide describes a varied selection of 57 walks on the Portuguese island of Madeira, exploring the dramatic cliff coastline, scenic levadas (irrigation channels), dense laurisilva `cloud` forests and high mountain peaks, plus three walks on neighbouring Porto Santo. There are routes to suit all abilities, from easy, level levada walks to steep and rugged
South Downs National Park Walks
Guidebook to 40 day walks in the South Downs National Park. The walks, which are designed to suit all abilities, are dotted all over the National Park and range from 43/4 miles (7.5km) to 11 miles (17.5km). Each walk is circular, and where possible begins and ends at a place accessible by public transport. With
Everest: A Trekker`s Guide: Base Camp, Kala Patthar and other trekking routes in Nepal and Tibet
Everest has an eternal appeal for mountain lovers and the classic trek to Everest Base Camp is high on the bucket-list of many trekkers. Fully researched after the devastating earthquake of 2015, this guidebook covers the most popular route in the Khumbu Valley, from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp and
Walking in Cyprus: 44 walks in the South and the North
There`s far more to Cyprus than just the bustling resorts: the favourable climate, attractive scenery and many kilometres of footpaths and nature trails make it an ideal destination for walkers. This guidebook presents 44 graded walks spread across the island, covering both southern and northern Cyprus, with a slight focus on the central Troodos region.
Walking on Guernsey
This guidebook describes 25 short easy walks exploring the Channel Islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. The routes are mostly circular, mainly on paths, tracks and quiet roads, and can easily be combined to make longer outings. Most walks are between 5 and 15km (3 and 9 miles) but the book also includes a
St Oswald`s Way and St Cuthbert`s Way
This guide describes two long-distance trails through the unspoilt scenery of Northumberland and the Borders. St Oswald`s Way begins at Heavenfield and its 97 miles take in rolling farmland and the Simonside Hills before reaching the vast sandy beaches of the coast. The 62 mile St Cuthbert`s Way begins at Melrose and crosses the rugged
Torres del Paine: Chile`s Premier National Park and Argentina`s Los Glaciares National Park
Guidebook to walking and trekking in Chile`s Torres del Paine National Park and Argentina`s Los Glaciares National Park, areas of Patagonia. Eight different walks and treks are described, including the 10-11 day Torres del Paine Circuit, one of the world`s great treks, as well as the shorter Half Circuit (4-5 days). The guide also includes
Walking on La Gomera and El Hierro: 45 day walks and treks for all abilities
Walking guide to the islands of La Gomera and El Hierro. The 45 waymarked routes in this guidebook include easy strolls and hands-on scrambles, day walks and long-distance routes including the GR132 and parts of the GR131, which runs the whole length of the Canary Islands. Walks are spread in the guide roughly clockwise and
Walking in the Dordogne: 35 walking routes in the Dordogne – Sarlat, Bergerac, Lalinde and Souillac
Guidebook to 35 half-day and day walks in France`s beautiful Dordogne region, based around Bergerac, Lalinde, Sarlat and Souillac (Lot). The walks, which range from 6 to 18.5km, take in the region`s myriad delights, from spectacular gorges to enchanting chateaux and charming medieval villages. All walks are within the capacity of the average walker, and
Walking in the Dolomites: 25 Multi Day Routes in Italy`s Dolomites
This guidebook describes 25 hut-to-hut treks in the Dolomites of northern Italy, covering 15 regions including Cortina, Sella, Sesto, Marmolada and Latemar. Ranging from 11.3km to 40.8km and from two to four days, the graded routes are suitable for walkers with a reasonable level of fitness and experience of mountain terrain, and some feature exposed
Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps: The Mercantour and Alpi Maritimi Parks
Guidebook to walking and trekking in the Maritime Alps on the border of Italy and France, just north of Nice. It includes 18 graded day walks, on both the French and the Italian sides, ranging from 6km to 20km in length and suitable for a range of abilities. There are also 6 long treks, including
The Sierras of Extremadura: 32 half and full day walks in western Spain`s hills
This guidebook showcases 32 walks exploring the sierras of Caceres and Badajoz, one of Spain`s least known regions and a gem for walkers and nature lovers. Walks range in length from 6 to 20km are suitable for any reasonably fit walker. They can be done from a number of bases in the area including San
Trekking in Mallorca: GR221 – The Drystone Route
This guidebook describes the GR221, a 140km (87 mile) long-distance trail through northwestern Mallorca, from Port d`Andratx to Pollenca. Also known as the `Ruta de Pedra en Sec` (`the Drystone Route`), the GR221 is a celebration of Mallorca`s limestone heritage, taking in many historic drystone structures as it traverses the rocky peaks of the Serra
Thames Path:National Trail from London to the river`s source in Gloucestershire
A guidebook to walking the Thames Path, a 180-mile National Trail from the Thames Barrier to the river`s source in near Cirencester, passing from central London through Windsor, Henley, and Oxford, and rural countryside. Described in 20 sections, of between 4 and 16 miles (6.5-32km), it is an mainly flat route with good access by
The GR20 Corsica: The High Level Route
This guidebook describes the classic GR20 trek, the north to south traverse of the rugged mountains of Corsica. Starting in Corscia`s north-west, in picturesque Calenzana, the route winds south-east, through the heart of Corsica, finishing on the eastern side of the island, just north of Porto Vecchio in the township of Conca. Described in 16
Trekking in Ladakh: Eight adventurous trekking routes
Ladakh lies at the northern tip of India. This quiet corner of the Himalaya has developed a strong trekking culture over recent years for adventurous trekkers. Trekking here is extremely challenging as paths are not signed and there are only a limited number of villages. This guide book gives detailed descriptions of eight different treks
