County Kerry is home to some of Ireland’s most dramatic landscapes, where rugged mountains rise above deep glacial valleys and Atlantic waves crash against wild coastal cliffs. The Iveragh Peninsula combines sweeping ocean views, remote uplands, quiet farmland and colourful villages, all framed by the lakes and peaks of Killarney National Park. This rich mix of mountain, coast and heritage makes the region one of Ireland’s finest destinations for long-distance walking....

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Great Britain.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from enjoying a dram at Talisker, Skye's oldest distillery; to roaming the honey-hued lanes and bridges in the Cotswolds' Bourton-on-the-Water; and exploring the Forbidden Corner at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.Build a trip to remember

Hit Ireland's can't-miss sights, bites, and history in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of Ireland!Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and moneyTwo-day itineraries covering Dublin, Kilkenny, Kinsale, Kenmare and the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Town and Peninsula, County Clare, Galway, Aran Islands, Belfast, Portrush, and the Antrim CoastRick's tips for bea...

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 mass paths, national park land and farmland. This clear and lively guide gives the prospective wayfarer enough information to plan and enjoy every step. It offers a detailed description of the trail plus lively asides on geology, history, folklore, settlement, flora and fauna. Above all, this guide wil...

Discover Cornwall like never before with Ramblers Short Walks in Cornwall.This practical e-guidebook contains 20 short walks in Cornwall, all of which are 5 miles or under, and are ideal for families and individuals young and old looking for ideas for an afternoon stroll.Cornwall forms the tip of the southwest peninsula of Great Britain and is home to a fascinating varied landscape, featuring both areas of moorland and coastland. The 20 walks in Ramblers Short Walks will co...

A guidebook to walking the Wicklow Way, Ireland’s first long-distance trail, running from the outskirts of Dublin to the village of Clonegal in County Carlow. Spanning 130km (81 miles), the Wicklow Way leads walkers through the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, combining forest tracks, open upland, quiet valleys and historic landscapes, with some of Ireland’s most atmospheric walking only a short distance from the capital.Suitable for any reasonably fit walker, the W...

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included.Please search for "Travel New Zeala...

Britain's Best Bike Ride by John Walsh and Hannah Reynolds is a beautifully illustrated and inspirational guide to the ultimate thousand-mile cycling adventure from Land's End to John o' Groats.There are many ways to cycle between Land's End and John o' Groats, but the route specially created for this book, LEJOG1000, is designed to show you the quiet roads, picturesque villages and dramatic landscapes tha...

Discover the sparkling mountain streams, dramatic valleys, lush wooded hillsides, and expansive moorland along the Snowdonia Way, a remarkable long-distance trail winding through the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Spanning 156km (97 miles) from Machynlleth in the south to Conwy in the north, this iconic route leads you through a landscape steeped in history, from ancient druids and Roman invaders to the legends of King Arthur and the great Welsh princes....

The name Cornwall comes from Cornovii, meaning hill dwellers, and Waelas, meaning strangers. The first Stone Age tools that were found here date to 4,500 BC. Near the town of Redruth the remains of a Stone Age settlement can still be seen. A shift in the landscape across the land bridge from Europe brought the early settlers to Cornwall. There are several burial chambers throughout Cornwall from this period. All over Cornwall there is evidence of ancient sites and settlements. It was in the...

Batsford's Walking Guides is an exciting new gift series of walking books, aimed at the weekend, family walker. These ebooks have an attractive retro feel, with nostalgic line drawings and hand-drawn maps.Each of the 20 walks have been carefully selected to appeal to family walkers, most are circular and none are too strenuous. Each walk contains the following:Clear, easy-to-follow route directionsDetailed hand-drawn mapsRefreshments and p...

This new, thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt's North York Moors and Yorkshire Wolds, part of the distinctive 'Slow travel' series of guides to UK regions, remains the only full-blown standalone guide available to this region of contrasts, from the magnificent cliffs and beaches of the Heritage Coast and rolling hills of the North York Moors to the tranquil chalk downland of the Wolds. Nestled at the heart of it all is the ancient historic city of York, with its stunning Minster, th...