Rucksack Readers are guidebooks to some of the finest long-distance walks in the world. With 60-80 colour photographs each, they make great souvenirs. Because they are field-tested and updated regularly, they are reliable companions.
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).
Click Bookstore to see all our book covers (or use white headings above to select only books on Scotland+England, Ireland and so on). The foot of each page also has a clickable list of all titles.
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Newly and recently released
Spring may have been late, but our Cumbria Way guidebook arrived early last month. Walk through Lakeland from Ulverston to Carlisle over ths summit of High Pike. For more info or to buy online, click here.
Also just arrived is our new 4th edition Explore Mount Kilimanjaro which now includes the scenic Lemosho route at the reduced price of £10.99.
Sunrise over Gillman's Point, Marangu route from Explore Mount Kilimanjaro
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Notes for Novices
Are you new to long-distance walking? Read our Notes for Novices.
Why buy from us?
- It's fast, safe and secure.
- Always get the latest edition and updates.
- Make direct contact with publisher/authors.
- P&p is free in the UK.
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Our first ebooks go on sale
Our first ebook, the Cleveland Way has just gone on sale for Kindle Fire/HD and for Apple iPad. Both are fixed format: each page stays intact, but you can use pinch-and-zoom to enlarge maps, images and small text. Further titles will follow in May/June.
What people say about us
“This book is a gem ... it feels like it has been written as a labour of love.”
“An attractive guide and one of the best companions you could take with you on the C2C.”