Hiking - Tramping - Trekking
This vast, varied region is home to some of the world's great treks, with trails that take you through pristine forests to the rims of glaciers, under granite monoliths and over rickety suspension bridges, well beyond the crowds.
Our expert author has chosen the best of Patagonia's trekking, from the luxuriant rainforests of the Lakes District to the spectacular wildernesses of Tierra del Fuego. Whether you are an experienced trekker or a first-timer, you're sure to find the ultimate trekking experience here.
Walking in Britain
Get your boots into Britain: best ancient trails in southern England and coastal paths in Wales; windswept moors in northern England and mountain ascents in Scotland. And if you need a breather, there'll be any number of postcard villages ready with the tea.
Our expert author, trekking the Indian Himalaya since 1970, will be your guide to some of the world's most awesome trekking.
This book covers the region's top treks, through the Buddhist villages and high passes of Ladakh, the spectacular mountains and verdant valleys of Himachal Pradesh, and the sacred pilgrimage sites and high-altitude meadows of Uttarakhand. Whether you are an experienced trekker or a first-timer, you're sure to find the ultimate trekking experience here.
Gentle mountains, rugged ridges, wild moorlands, warm hospitality and the infamous Irish weather - taking to the trail in Ireland is never dull. With routes across the most spectacular landscapes of the Republic and Northern Ireland and highlights of the Waymarked Ways, this guide has hikes for every ability level. Our resident Irish authors share the best of their walking experience, including the rolling Wicklow Mountains, the spiky summits of Connemara, the sandy beaches of the Dingle Peninsula and the dramatic coastal cliffs of the northwest.
Scale the literally breathtaking Dolomites, peer into brooding Sicilian volcanoes, explore medieval villages along the pilgrim routes of Tuscany or saunter along the sparkling coastline of the Cinque Terre: we've selected the best sentieri (walking trails) in the country for every interest and ability level. Whether you're looking for easy day strolls among vineyards and olive groves, multiday adventures in the Alps, or the thrill of the challenging vie ferrate(iron ways), this guide will walk you through Italy's wealth of natural beauty, history and culture.
Forget Japan's neon reputation. Away from the big cities, Japan is a hiker's wonderland and this guide has recommended routes for every ability level. See sunrise from atop Fuji-san or follow a fabled pilgrim trail - we'll show you the best way to do both the famed routes and the backroads.
Thrill to the high passes, breathtaking landscapes and exhilarations of trekking in Nepal. Whether you want to make a tilt at Everest Base Camp, reach remote Tibetan villages or circuit sacred lakes, this guide will get you to the roof of the world.
Explore on foot the natural wonders of this country from coast to Cook. Make tracks across the spectacular range of New Zealand landscapes. The deep valleys of Fiordland and Mt Aspiring beckon, the Marlborough Sounds call, the volcanoes of Tongariro are steaming... Foreword by New Zealand adventurer Peter Hillary includes 53 detailed trail descriptions for trampers & hikers of all levels. Features colour section on the Great Walks of New Zealand with two-colour contour maps for all featured tramps, plus essential accommodation and transport information.
The high road's just as good as the low road when it comes to walking in Scotland. Be prepared for some of Britain's finest wilderness - rushing rivers, surging seas, highlands, islands, castles, cottages and, most importantly, good pubs.
Tackle the rugged Pyrenees,Picos de Europa or Sierra Nevada, or tread history along the epic Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail, Europe's most famous hike. Or find yourself sampling Spain's diverse natural and cultural beauty in misty Galicia, the forgotten mountains of the Basque Country,and Alpujarran Muslim villages.From gentle coastal rambles to multi-day scrambles, this guide has hikes for every ability level throughout Spain, as well as Mallorca and Andorra.
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