Category Archives: Travel Guides
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
Coastal Walks in Andalucia: The Best Hiking Trails Close to Andalucia`s Mediterranean and Atlantic Coastlines
Guidebook to 40 half and full day coastal walks in Andalucรญa. Walks are graded and grouped according to coastal region, which correspond to different National Parks and protected areas such as Nรญjar-Cabo de Gata, La Sierra de Mijas and La Sierra de las Nieves. The routes, which can be walked all year round, range from
Cleveland Way and Yorkshire Wolds Way
The Cleveland Way National Trail offers a fine 110 mile walk around the North York Moors National Park, enjoying scenery that includes the open heather moorlands, gentle dales, interesting towns and villages, and dramatic cliff coastline. The Tabular Hills Walk is a 50 mile Regional Trail between Scalby Mills, near Scarborough and Hemsley, far inland.
The Trekking Munich to Venice: The Traumpfad – `Dreamway`, a Classic Trek Across the Eastern Alps
This guidebook describes the 570km (354 mile) Traumpfad or `Dream Way`, an Alpine trek from Munich`s Marienplatz to the Piazza San Marco in Venice. The route is broken into 30 stages of between 5hrs 30mins and 9hrs, graded according to difficulty, with 5 alternative stages and the option to spend a day traversing a section
Isle of Arran Walking
This guidebook presents a selection of 45 day walks on the popular and accessible Isle of Arran. The routes are between 2 miles (3km) and 20 miles (32km) in length, ranging in difficulty from easy waymarked forest trails to more arduous mountain walks, exposed ridge routes and scrambles. The book includes both linear and circular
Iceland, Walking and Trekking – 100 days of walking and multi-day treks
Walking and Trekking in Iceland from Cicerone Press with 49 day walks and 10 multi-stage treks in various types of terrain including the country’s geothermal areas, presenting both popular classics like the Laugavegur trail and lesser known routes.The walks are grouped geographically to provide a variety of choices in a given area, which is presented
Annapurna: 14 Classic Treks Including Annapurna Circuit
This guidebook describes 14 multi-day treks in Nepal`s captivating Annapurna region, among the foothills of the mighty Himalaya. Routes range between 24km and 200km (15-124 miles) and between 4 and 23 days, with maximum altitudes from 1750m to 5416m. With accommodation options including a mixture of homestay, camping and lodges, trekkers have the opportunity to
Hillwalking in Shropshire: 32 Hill and Country Walks
Guidebook to 32 walks in the hills of Shropshire. The walks, which are graded easy, moderate or hard, range from 3 miles (5km) to 12 miles (19km) and can be walked in all seasons. The selected routes take in highlights such as The Wrekin, Wenlock Edge, Long Mynd and Stiperstones, Castle Ring and Bury Ditches.
The GR5 Trail – Lake Geneva to Nice
An essential guidebook for walking the GR5, one of the world`s most spectacular long-distance trails. The GR5 makes its way through the Alps from the shores of Lac Leman at Geneva to the Mediterranean at Nice. A route of 674km (420 miles), it can be trekked in a month, or split over a series of
Walks and Scrambles in the Moroccan Anti-Atlas: Tafraout, Jebel El Kest, Ait Mansour, Ameln Valley, Taskra and Tanalt
The walks and scrambles in this guidebook explore the wild and rugged landscapes of the Anti-Atlas mountains of southern Morocco, with Tafraout and the Ameln Valley as the main base. 41 adventurous routes of between 3 and 40km include Jebel el Kest, Adra Mkorn and Ait Mansour, with an outline of a 1 week long-distance
Haute Savoie North
A guidebook of half and full-day walks in the lovely Haute Savoie mountains of France. This guide describes 30 circular routes of between 7 and 13km, based around Evian-les-Bains, Morzine, Abondance, Chatel, St-Julien-en-Genevois, Bellevaux, Boege and Habere-Poche. Graded from easy to difficult, there are walks to suit most abilities, but a few have some exposed
Walking in the Haute Savoie: South: 30 Day Walks Around Annecy, Vallee de l`Arve, Samoens and the Chaine des Aravis
A guidebook of walks in the lovely Haute Savoie mountains of France. This guide describes 30 circular routes of between 7 and 20km, based around Annecy, La Clusaz, Grand Bornand, Plateau d`Assy, Samoens, Sixt, Sallanches, Thones, la Roche-sur-Foron. Graded from easy to difficult, there are walks to suit most abilities, but a few have some
The GR5 Trail – Vosges and Jura: Schirmeck to Lac Leman, and the GR53
This guidebook describes a long-distance walking route through the delightful Vosges and Jura. Situated in France near the eastern border, the three regional parks of the Ballons des Vosges, Northern Vosges and Jura Mountains boast verdant forests, striking rock features and low rounded summits offering spectacular views. Yet, in spite of their extensive network of
Walking in London: Park, Heath and Waterside Walks – 25 walks in London`s green spaces
This guidebook presents 25 varied walks exploring London`s green and open spaces. Covering both the city centre and the Greater London area, it takes in royal parks, heaths, forests, canals and rivers, including Epping Forest, Hampstead Heath, the World Heritage site of Kew Gardens and Wimbledon Common. Walks range from 4 to 14 miles and
Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
This guidebook describes the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail, a scenic 180-mile long-distance walk from Amroth, near Tenby, to St Dogmaels, north of Newport. The route, which takes roughly two weeks to complete, is divided into 14 stages of between 9 and 16 miles. Neither technically demanding nor difficult to navigate, the trail is suitable
Walking the Cotswold Way
Guidebook to walking the Cotswold Way National Trail between Chipping Campden and Bath, across the Cotswolds AONB. The 102 mile (163km) route is described in both directions over 13 stages, of between 6 and 10 miles, depending on the existence of overnight accommodation. Camping options are sparse along the route. This guidebook is illustrated with
Harris & Lewis Walking – 2nd ed.
Walking on Harris and Lewis by Richard Barrett features 30 routes of between 4km and 22km on these Outer Hebrides islands, which are viewed by many as one of the last remaining refuges for walkers looking for spectacular yet non-tourist trail locations. There are few mapped footpaths on the islands, but Cicerone’s Walking on Harris
Mont Blanc Walks
The 54 walks in this guidebook explore the popular region around Mont Blanc (4808m), the highest mountain in Western Europe, showcasing the very best routes on both the French and the Italian sides of the massif. Includes 50 great day walks of 3-20km, and 4 multi-day treks, taking in a variety of terrain including valley
Trekking in the Dolomites – Alta Via 1 & 2
Italy`s famous Alta Via long-distance walking routes are spread across the Dolomites running roughly north to south and across to the Austrian border. Increasing in difficulty from AV1 to AV6, they vary in length from 6 to 13 days and range from easy ambles to difficult aided climbs. For the two first routes, described in
Gower Walking
This guidebook presents 30 circular day walks in the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, taking in the rich variety of landscapes across this beautiful area of South Wales. Ranging from 21/2 to 14 miles long, there are walks to suit all abilities. The peninsula is famous for its spectacularly steep, rugged coastline and perfect
