Category Archives: Travel Guides
Southern Catalunya Mountain Walking
Mountain Walking in Southern Catalunya contains 30 route descriptions of walks in the Parc Natural dels Ports and the mountains of Tarragona, illustrated with basic overview maps and colour photographs. All walks are graded and non-technical, making them suitable for any experienced hill-walker.Information about local history, culture and amenities is included. Route overview boxes provide
Lightweight Camping
Cicerone Press’ ‘Lightweight Camping” aims to help all such adventurers make the most of a comfortable, independent, mobile life under canvas, offering a seasoned camper’s tips and tricks for, and tales about, having a great time without loads of costly gear.Whether travelling by bike, canoe, on foot or by car, camping offers flexibility, freedom and
The Mountains of England and Wales: Vol. 2 – England
John and Anne Nuttall’s Mountains of England and Wales – Volume 2: England is a comprehensive guide to the highest summits in England. Featuring the 253 mountains in England which reach the height of 2000ft, it is a companion to their similar work on Wales. Illustrated by the authors’ sketches and maps, the walker is
Italy’s Sibillini National Park
Italy’s Sibillini National Park is Gillian Price’s Cicerone guide to some of the finest walking opportunities near Monti Sibillini in the north-east of the country. The guide describes everything from short strolls to an eight-day trek that encircles the massif and its beautiful national park. This is the first English language guide to the area.
The Mountains of England and Wales: Vol. 1 – Wales
The Mountains of England and Wales – Volume 1 is John and Anne Nuttall’s Cicerone guide to walking the highest summits in the country. The guide describes the ascent of all 190 mountains in Wales and is a companion to the authors’ similar work on England. Each of the mountains are grouped by range, allowing
Brecon Beacons Walking
Cicerone’s guide to walking on the Brecon Beacons contains 43 contrasting day walks in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales in the UK, from centres including Llandovery, Brecon, Crickhowell, split into four areas: Mynydd Du, Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains.The included walks avoid the more popular routes to explore unfrequented wooded
Map and Compass – A Compehensive Guide to Navigation
Map and Compass is Pete Hawkins’ Cicerone guide to the art and skills required for the successful navigator. The guide is aimed at improving outdoor enthusiasts’ navigation skills, particularly with regard to the practical use of a map and compass together. 15 chapters cover a comprehensive array of practical advice and guidance, including advice on
Hadrian`s Wall Path – 3rd ed.
Mark Richard’s Cicerone guide to Hadrian’s Wall Path explores this famous British site with a unique two-way National Trail Description. Hadrian’s Wall is the world’s finest surviving Roman frontier, running 85 miles from Wallend, near Newcastle, to Bowness-on-Solway, near Carlisle. With the opening of the Hadrian’s Wall national path trail in 2004, it is now
Alps Trekking
An inspirational walking guide to 20 summer treks in the European Alps in Italy, Austria, Switzerland, France and Slovenia, by 8 Alpine trekking experts, including the classics such as the Tour of Mont Blanc and lesser-known routes like the Traverse of the Slovenian Alps. All the rich scenic diversity for which the Alps are renowned
The Book of the Bivvy
The Book of the Bivvy is Ronald Turnbull’s irreverent Cicerone guide to the joys of the bivouac world. The author’s instructive and practical yet humorous and wry look at the bivouac is one of the few books dedicated to discovering more about this unexplored territory. The book is a combination of how and why people
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura – 45 Walks Including Isla La Graciosa
Accomplished and renowned walker Paddy Dillon’s Cicerone guide to Walking in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura is the complete guide to walking one of Europe’s most popular island destinations. The seven Canary Islands seem to bask in everlasting sunshine and have been referred to as the Fortune Islands. Away from the bustling resort, walkers can discover exceptionally
Alpine Flowers – How to recognise over 230 Alpine Flowers
This pocket field guide to identifying 230 common Alpine flowers is packed with all the information you need to recognise your favourites while out in the mountains. Designed for the non-specialist, this little handbook is arranged by colour and also includes a glossary of flower parts and an introduction which describes the amazing lengths that
Austria Hohe Tauern Trekking
Trekking in Austria’s Hohe Tauern is Allan Hartley’s Cicerone guide to walks in the Venediger, Glockner and Reichen mountain groups. The book describes five longer distance routes; four separate multi-day treks and a ten day traverse of the region. Detailed introductory information and preparation tips are included, whilst the options in the guide provide an
Spain`s Sendero Historico: The GR1: Northern Spain – Picos to the Mediterranean
The Sendero Historico (the GR1) is a 1,250km long-distance path that takes you from Puerto de Tarna, on the border of Asturias and Castilla y Leรณn, east along the southern flank of the Cantabrian Mountains and the foothills of the Pyrenees before finishing on the Mediterranean coast near L`Escala.This walking guide splits the route that
Massif Central Grand Traverse (700km)
Cicerone’s guide to mountain-biking, cycling or walking the 700km GTMC, Grande Traversรฉe du Massif Central, in southern France, from Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne to Montpellier and Sรชte on the Mediterranean. The long-distance route is split into 17 stages, suitable for both expert and novice mountain bikers, with each stage including information on local facilities and
Bulgaria National Park Walks
Walking in Bulgaria’s National Parks by Julian Perry is a guide aimed at experience, fit walkers and naturalists to explore the rich and bio diverse landscape of Bulgaria’s Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan National Parks. All routes have been selected to provide the best chance of encountering the region’s rarest plants and animals and panoramic
Europe`s High Points
Cicerone’s guide to Europe’s highest points brings together clear and detailed route descriptions of how to reach the summits of countries from Liechtenstein to Latvia, across the continent. Each route has basic map showing the roads and some local facilities, such as parking, as well as heights, timings, difficulty and more. Whether you are attempting
Scotland`s Best Small Mountains
Kirstie Shirra’s Cicerone guide to Scotland’s Best Mountains features profiles and ascent information of 40 mountains with peaks under 3000ft across the country, illustrated with Ordnance Survey mapping and presented with a range of routes to be undertaken, as well as alternatives for varying abilities.The introduction contains details of history, wildlife, logistics, weather, winter walking
West Pennine Moors Walking
Walking on the West Pennines Moors is Terry Marsh`s Cicerone guide to walking and rambling around the moorlands of Lancashire. The guide covers a total of 30 walks in total across the region. The areas that are covered include Rivington Pike, Sunnyhurst Wood, Turton Moor, Chetham Close, Haslingden Grane and the Irwell Valley and are
Snowdonia Mountain Day Walks
Great Mountain Days in Snowdonia is Terry Marsh’s guide to 40 classic walking routes in the Snowdonia National Park. Routes are illustrated with Harvey maps and pictorial route diagrams and are graded from moderate to arduous, with some including mild scrambling or full day excursions in rugged countryside.The walks have been chosen to encourage experienced
