Would you like to explore the best of the Ribble Valley? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area, including Ribchester, Longridge, Dinckley, Whalley, Pendle, Clitheroe, Waddington and Downham. Cicerone's Short Walks guides contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The short walks ......
PCT - three-part guidebook and map books for thru and section hikers
A comprehensive three-book set providing all the information needed to prepare for and hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a 2650-mile hike through California, Oregon and Washington. Designed to be compact and lightweight the set is separated into three books, an introduction to the trail (130g) and two map books (160g and 130g). The ......
Mountain alternatives to 8 of the 9 stages of the West Highland Way
Looking to walk the West Highland Way but avoid the crowds? Want to explore the larger mountains nearby, embark on serious backpacking trips, or continue north from Fort William? This guidebook takes the best of the Way and adds to it, offering detailed access, public transport, and facility information, over 100 photos, 1:50k OS mapping, detailed ......
Hiking and mountaineering on the Stubai Rucksack Route, Stubai Glacier Tour and Gschnitztaler Rundtour
A guidebook to three hut-to-hut treks in Austria's Stubai Alps: the 79km Stubai Rucksack Route, the 60km Stubai Glacier Tour - plus a South Tirol extension, and the 67km Gschnitztal Runde Tour. Whereas the rucksack route requires only good fitness and mountain walking experience, the glacier tour involves glacier crossings. The Stubai ......
Nakahechi, Koyasan, Kohechi, Iseji and Hongu trails
A guidebook to walking Japan's UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails, covering the Nakahechi, Choishimichi/Koyasan and Kohechi routes, as well as a Hongu loop and highlights of the Iseji route. Since many of the trails involve steep ascents and descents, a moderate level of fitness is required. Routes vary from 5 to 64km (3-40 ......
Trekking above the Arctic Circle: Lofoten Islands, Narvik, Ofotfjorden, Troms and Finnmarksvidda
A guidebook to trekking in Norway north of the Arctic Circle, including the Lofoten Long Crossing in the region's south-west and the Finnmarksvidda in the far north-east. From 48-165km (30-103 miles) in length and taking between 4 and 10 days to walk, the trails cover mountain terrain and remote tundra and may cross residual snow at elevation, so ......
A guidebook to 30 lower-level day walks in the Lake District, exploring some of the best beauty spots and smaller fells within the national park. Mostly circular except for a few linear routes that make use of public transport links, the walks are graded according to difficulty, ensuring there is something for all levels of fitness and experience. ......
Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves Natural Parks, Genal and Guadiaro valleys
A guidebook to 32 walks near Ronda and Grazalema in Spain's Andalucia province. Exploring the striking scenery of the region's mountains and valleys, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options to suit most ambitions and abilities. Walks range from 4 to 16km (2-10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1-5 hours. They are divided between ......