Scotland and England
Arran Coastal Way
The Arran Coastal Way is perhaps Scotland's finest circular long-distance trail, running 65 miles (105 km) around the Isle of Arran in a memorable week-long hike from… more about Arran Coastal Way »
Cateran Trail
In 2006 the Cateran Trail was improved with an 8-mile off-road section replacing the road slog from Dalnaglar to Kirkton of Glenisla. Our upgrade card has detailed… more about Cateran Trail »
Coast to Coast
This challenging walk of 184 miles (296 km) crosses the north of England from St Bees on the Cumbria coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea. It passes through three… more about Coast to Coast »
Cowal Way
The Cowal Way runs for 57 miles (92 km) across the Cowal peninsula, which lies west of Glasgow and has ferry links with the Isle of Bute. The route starts at Portavadie… more about Cowal Way »
Great Glen Way
The Great Glen Way runs for 73 miles (117 km) along Scotland's historic Great Glen between Fort William and Inverness. It follows the Caledonian Canal and passes… more about Great Glen Way »
Kintyre Way
The Kintyre Way is a fully waymarked trail that criss-crosses the Kintyre peninsula for 87 miles (140 km) from Tarbert to Dunaverty Bay, near the Mull of Kintyre. … more about Kintyre Way »
Moray Coast Trail
This book describes two contrasting routes in north-east Scotland: the Moray Coast Trail from Forres to Cullen beside the Moray Firth, and the Dava Way, an inland… more about Moray Coast Trail »
Rob Roy Way
The Rob Roy Way is a long-distance walk from Drymen to Pitlochry, co-developed by Rucksack Readers in 2002. It runs for 79 miles (126 km) along some of Scotland's finest… more about Rob Roy Way »
Speyside Way
Update August 2010: this second edition of our popular guidebook is being reprinted with revisions and is available to pre-order for delivery in September The… more about Speyside Way »
St Cuthbert's Way
Follow the footsteps of St Cuthbert in this easy-going walk of 62 miles (100 km) from Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in… more about St Cuthbert's Way »
West Highland Way
The West Highland Way is the first and most famous of Scotland's long-distance walks. It stretches for 95 miles (152 km) of superb scenery, from… more about West Highland Way »
Ireland
Causeway Coast Way
Update July 2010: this new title arrived last month and has been sent to everybody who pre-ordered. You can also buy the recommended OSNI map "Glens of Antrim" at a… more about Causeway Coast Way »
Dingle Way
The Dingle Way runs 111 miles (179 km) around the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. It starts and finishes in Tralee, accessible by train or bus from Dublin and from Kerry… more about Dingle Way »
Kerry Way
Update July 2010: this new edition with fully revised route directions and many new photos arrived last month and is being supplied to all customers. Consider whether… more about Kerry Way »
Wicklow Way
The Wicklow Way is Ireland's first and most popular Waymarked Way, running between Marlay Park (Dublin) and Clonegal, 82 miles (132 km) to the south. It offers varied… more about Wicklow Way »
Worldwide
Explore Mount Kilimanjaro
At 5895 metres (nearly four miles) above sea level, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point on earth to which you can walk. This is a mountain of contrasts… more about Explore Mount Kilimanjaro »
Explore the Great Wall
The Great Wall of China is the largest construction on earth, yet myths about it are more widely known than facts. The best way to appreciate the Great Wall is to… more about Explore the Great Wall »
Explore the Inca Trail
This 2006 edition of our popular guidebook contains everything you need to plan and enjoy hiking a choice of three Inca Trails to Machu Picchu in Peru. Step-by-step… more about Explore the Inca Trail »
Explore the Tour of Mont Blanc
The Tour of Mont Blanc (TMB) is Europe's most popular long-distance walk, encircling the highest mountain in the Alps (and arguably in the continent). This classic… more about Explore the Tour of Mont Blanc »
Pocket Summits
Aconcagua
Of the seven continental summits, Aconcagua (at 6962 m/22,840 ft) lies second only to Everest. Yet it is surprisingly free of snow and ice, and experienced hikers can… more about Aconcagua »
Denali
At 6194 m (20,320 ft) Denali (Mount McKinley) is the highest mountain in North America. Its arctic latitude makes for extreme weather conditions and its remote location… more about Denali »
Everest
At 8848 m (29,028 ft) Mount Everest is the world's highest peak. Even the trek to Base Camp is arduous. Climbers aiming for the summit must survive the extreme… more about Everest »
Kilimanjaro
At 5895 m (19,340 ft) Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain on earth. The author has summited by all the main trekking routes, and compares them in… more about Kilimanjaro »
Other
Call of the Wild
Where in the crowded British Isles would you look for wilderness? Surprisingly, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland have a variety of wild landscapes unrivalled… more about Call of the Wild »
Light on Dumyat
"Light on Dumyat" was launched in September 2008 at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. Click to read Keir Bloomer's comments on childhood in the 21st… more about Light on Dumyat »