Discover some of the best trekking in Mallorca on the GR221 – Mallorca’s Drystone Route. This spectacular long-distance trail runs 140km (87 miles) through the sun-drenched Serra de Tramuntana mountains, stretching from Port d’Andratx in the south-west to the historic town of Pollença in the north-east. Linking a string of delightful mountain villages via ancient paths and mule tracks, the GR221 offers a unique way to explore the rugged, unspoilt heart of Mallorca, far from the isl...

Tackle one of Europe’s greatest trekking challenges on the GR20, Corsica’s legendary high-level route that runs the length of the island’s mountainous spine from Calinzana in the north to Conca in the south. Often described as Europe’s toughest trek, this 190km (118-mile) trail is best suited to experienced hikers as it follows rugged granite ridges and remote cols, with steep ascents, scrambling sections and exposure to rapidly changing mountain weather.This exper...

La Gomera and El Hierro are the smallest and least visited of the Canary Islands, yet both reward walkers with landscapes of extraordinary beauty and variety. La Gomera is home to the ancient laurisilva cloud forest of Garajonay National Park, deep and rugged barrancos, and the long-distance GR132, while El Hierro, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, offers volcanic cones, the Malpaso summit, and an untouched wildness found nowhere else in the archipelago.Now in its ...

Rising dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is a lush Portuguese island renowned for its volcanic peaks, UNESCO World Heritage laurel forests and spectacular coastal cliffs. Known as the “Island of Eternal Spring”, it offers year-round walking in a landscape of soaring mountains, flower-filled valleys and ingenious levada irrigation channels that contour the hillsides.This Cicerone guidebook, Walking on Madeira, is your complete companion to explo...

A guidebook to walking Glyndwr’s Way, a 217km (135 mile) National Trail winding through the hills, forests, and river valleys of mid-Wales. From Knighton to Welshpool via Machynlleth, the trail offers dramatic upland scenery, hidden lakes, historic ruins, and quiet market towns, providing walkers with a sense of discovery through the heart of rural Wales.Suitable for long-distance walkers, Glyndwr’s Way can be completed in around nine days, with stages ranging from...

Discover the rolling heather moors, dramatic cliffs, and peaceful valleys of the North York Moors National Park with this comprehensive guide to the Cleveland Way, Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trails, and Tabular Hills Walk. Each trail can be walked individually in about a week, or combined into a long-distance journey of 405 km (252 miles) over three weeks.The Cleveland Way stretches 177 km (110 miles) from Helmsley to Filey, following coastal paths and inland moo...

Experience the beauty of the South West Coast Path, a 1022km (635-mile) National Trail from Minehead to South Haven Point, offering unmatched coastal scenery. Stretching across Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset, including the Exmoor National Park and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, this epic long-distance walking trail can be completed in roughly four weeks or tackled in sections.This guidebook transforms planning into a straightforward process, with 45 ...

Discover Malta and explore the three main islands of the Maltese archipelago, Malta, Gozo, and Comino, each offering their own rich history and unique character. Wander the UNESCO World Heritage city of Valletta, traverse the dramatic clifftop coastlines of Malta, meander through the quieter lanes and ancient villages of Gozo, and experience the wild circuit of tiny Comino.Suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook by...

Discover the wild, expansive beauty of the North Pennines National Landscape, one of England’s most unspoilt upland regions and a designated UNESCO Global Geopark. From sweeping moorland plateaus and dramatic dales to tumbling waterfalls, remote hill summits and flower-rich hay meadows, the area offers some of the finest and quietest walking in northern England.This comprehensive guidebook to walking in the North Pennines features 44 carefully selected routes acros...

Discover dramatic cliffs, golden beaches and a rich island heritage with this guide to 24 inland and coastal walks on Jersey. The largest of the Channel Islands, Jersey combines rugged headlands, sandy bays, green valleys and fascinating historic sites within a compact and easily explored landscape. From sweeping cliff paths to peaceful country lanes, these routes reveal the island's varied character at a relaxed pace, suitable for both newcomers and experienced walkers.

Britain's National Trails in England and Wales and Scotland's Great Trails together cover well over 3100 miles (5000km) of the finest long-distance walking in Britain, from the South West Coast Path and Hadrian's Wall Path to the West Highland Way and the Pennine Way. This larger-format inspirational guidebook by expert author Paddy Dillon is the ideal starting point for anyone planning their first National Trail or working their way through them all.Presenting sta...

Trek the Arctic Circle Trail, a 160km (100 mile) long-distance route across one of the largest ice-free wilderness areas in West Greenland, linking the inland settlement of Kangerlussuaq with the coastal town of Sisimiut. This remarkable Arctic journey traverses vast tundra landscapes dotted with countless lakes, low mountains and endless open skies, offering a rare opportunity to experience true solitude north of the Arctic Circle.Taking 7–10 days to complete, the...