Rucksack Readers are guidebooks to some of the finest long-distance walks and most inspiring mountains in the world. They make beautiful souvenirs, with 50-80 colour photographs, and are reliable companions, updated regularly.
Our rucksack-friendly format is unique. Each book:
- is waterproof
- has a route map
- is bound to open flat
- is lightweight (115-175g/4-6 oz).
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If you're new to long-distance walking, try our Notes for Novices. For more about Rucksack Readers, try the buttons at the top-left of the page for Contact, Links, About, FAQs, Forums and a personal Blog.
Great Glen Way 4th ed now available
We are pleased to announce our Great Glen Way fourth edition. Based on fresh fieldwork earlier this summer, it has been fully revised and has many improvements including over 20 new images and updated town plans. The new edition is being sent to all those who order online, though it is not yet in the shops: please visit the book's page.
Barrier wall protecting watch-tower, near Jinshanling from Explore the Great Wall
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- free p&p in UK.
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What people say about us
“I've used 5 of your other guidebooks and they just keep on getting better: congratulations!”
“The format is snowproof, windproof and probably climberproof: I love it.”