TRAVEL GUIDES

Practical guide to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. At 5895m (19,341ft) Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain. Yet with no mountaineering skills necessary to reach the summit, even non-climbers can...

All-in-one, practical guide to walking Cleveland Way National Trail, in the beautiful, wild countryside of the North York Moors National Park in northern England. The 110-mile route runs from Helmsley...

Sixth edition of this classic trekking guide to the Everest region of Nepal's Himalaya. Ranging from lush terraced fields to the highest mountain on earth, the scenery is breathtaking. There...

25th anniversary edition of the Adventure Motorcycling Handbook 'The first thing we did was buy Chris Scott's 'Adventure Motorcycling Handbook' Ewan McGregor, The Long Way Round 'Adventure motorcycling' (a term...

A guide to 20 of popular walking routes on the MacGillycuddy's Reeks contains full-colour maps specially commissioned from the Ordnance Survey, photographs and map references. This guide also encompasses the...

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest challenging walks and scrambles on the high mountains of the Snowdonia National Park in a popular pocketable format....

The Wicklow Way is Ireland's first and most popular Waymarked Way, running between Marlay Park (Dublin) and Clonegal, 81 miles (130 km) to the south. It offers varied and scenic...

The Dingle Way runs for 114 miles (183 km) around the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. It starts and finishes in Tralee, accessible by train or bus from Dublin and from Kerry...

The unspoiled Causeway Coast of Antrim was one of Ireland's best-kept secrets until its glorious scenery and castles became familiar to fans of 'Game of Thrones'. The World Heritage Site...

The Dingle Way runs for 114 miles (183 km) around the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. It starts and finishes in Tralee, accessible by train or bus from Dublin and from Kerry...

The Wicklow Way is Ireland's first and most popular Waymarked Way, running between Marlay Park (Dublin) and Clonegal, 81 miles (130 km) to the south. It offers varied and scenic...

'The city isn't like it used to be', long-time residents say about San Francisco, neck and neck with New York for America's highest cost of living, as newly arrived coders...

Nestled between the mountains and the beach, this cross-cultural Catalan city enjoys the best of both worlds. It's a hub of the hottest trends in the world of culture, fashion,...

The world's bestselling pocket guidesHome to the ancient Minoan ruins of Knossos, the largest of Greece's islands also offers abundant other attractions - think charming towns, stunning resorts and palm-shaded...

Epic and idyllic, Norway is a country of contrasts. Whether you want to hike around the "Home of the Giants" in Jotunheimen, hit the slopes at Hafjell or hunker down...

Gazing at each other across the Danube, Buda and Pest, the city's two halves, have their own distinct characters. While Buda is famous for its incredible medieval architecture, Pest is...

Spectacular scenery, vibrant cities and captivating culture - welcome to the USA. Whether you want to hike in breathtaking Yosemite National Park, take a road trip from coast to coast...

Enchanting villages, forward-thinking design and epic heritage - welcome to Denmark. Whether you want to adventure like a Viking, sample cutting-edge cuisine or practise the art of hygge, your DK...

The world's bestselling pocket guidesA treasure trove of historic sights, picture-postcard villages and scenic beaches, Normandy is one of the most enticing regions of France.Make the most of your trip...

Cut through by the famous blue Danube, Budapest is blessed with enthralling architecture and healing thermal baths, art-filled museums, and leafy green parks and gardens.Make the most of your trip...

Guidebook to cycling Lon Las Cymru, a 255 mile (410km) route from Cardiff, or 242 mile (390km) from Chepstow to Holyhead, showcasing Wales's beautiful rural heartland. Divided into 5 stages,...

This guidebook presents 16 graded walks exploring the world-famous Cinque Terre villages of Liguria in Italy. Suitable for beginners and experienced walkers, routes take in the villages of Monterosso, Vernazza,...

The Camino de Santiago de Compostela (Camino Frances or Way of St James) is among the world's most famous pilgrimages: Christian pilgrims have travelled to the shrine of St James...

The Wild Atlantic Way is a driving route along Ireland's Atlantic seaboard, covering over 2,350km of coastline and showcasing the region's breathtaking landscapes. This guide adapts the route for cyclists...

This guidebook describes the Way of St Francis a 550km month-long pilgrimage trail from Florence through Assisi to Rome. Split into 28 day stages, the walk begins in Florence and...

In this companion volume to the popular 'Scotland's Mountain Ridges' Dan Bailey offers a passionate introduction to summer scrambles, technical rock routes and challenging winter climbs on ridges in the...

Tips and ideas for travelling the worldSo you're off to explore the big, wide world: head filled with possibilities and hiking boots laced.But a big trip raises big questions, like...

With routes spanning the province, here is everything you need to explore the highways and byways of Munster - on two wheels.This popular guide has now been updated to include...

John G. O'Dwyer's comprehensive guide to the best walks in Tipperary and Waterford has now been updated and expanded to include Laois and Offaly. From the rugged Comeragh coums to...

The Mourne and Cooley Mountains are quite simply a hiker's paradise.The highest and most dramatic mountain range in Northern Ireland, the Mournes hug the County Down coastline in a compact...

From the doorstep of Dublin city, there is easy access to a cycling haven of deep glens, forested mountains and wild scenery, including the Wicklow Mountains.This guidebook journeys through some...

Adventure is closer than you think.Ireland's wild scenery and dramatic landscapes call out for exploration, and this inspirational guide will open your eyes to the huge variety of exhilarating outdoor...

Cork has long been an important hub for international trade, including the lucrative transatlantic routes. This wealth is reflected in the city's fine architecture, which boasts a wide variety of...

Boasting ancient tombs, atmospheric castles and sacred retreats, the Wild Atlantic Way is alive with treasures to explore.Beginning in Kinsale, Neil Jackman guides us northwards to visit his top 100...

In recent times the popularity of the Camino de Santiago has prompted renewed interest in pilgrim walks in Ireland. Increasing numbers now follow ancient Irish pilgrim paths to such holy...

The Wild Atlantic Way follows the magnificent west coast of Ireland, passing golden beaches, thrusting headlands and soaring sea cliffs. Renowned walking-guide author Helen Fairbairn explores the best walking routes...

The Kerry Way is Ireland's longest waymarked trail and one of the most popular. Looping around the Iveragh Peninsula, it follows narrow country roads, forest paths, abandoned coach roads and...

The Beara and Sheep's Head Peninsulas, in the southwest of Ireland, are both unspoilt and hold some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery. These routes range from short hikes to longer...

The Iveragh Peninsula, the largest in southwest Ireland, stretches from Killarney to Bolus Head and attracts thousands of visitors annually. The Ring of Kerry coastal road winds along its fringes...

In a country richly endowed with wild mountain ranges, secluded valleys and untamed coastlines, the best natural landscapes can only be explored on foot. Here are over sixty of the...

A guide to some of the best walking routes in the region, with lucid descriptions and additional information to enhance the walkers' enjoyment and appreciation of the place. Each route,...

In Ireland there are 269 mountain summits that are 600 metres or higher, and with a prominence of 15 metres or more. These are The Vandeleur-Lynams. And there are 404...

This revised guide presents top-class walking routes in Northern Ireland. From rugged mountain peaks to spectacular coastal scenery, from challenging hill walks to shorter woodland and waterside excursions, there is...

Nowhere in Ireland is there such a rich diversity of walks as Killarney. Thousands visit every year to walk in the beautiful landscape for which Killarney is renowned, and until...

The northwest of Ireland provides a diversity of walks, from the wild, untamed landscape of Donegal to the gentler hills and green valleys of Sligo and Leitrim. This guidebook describes...

The Burren in County Clare contains one of the densest concentrations of archaeological remains in Ireland. Its monuments illustrate the story of human activity since it began here nearly 10,000...