Hike and bike the Inca Trails of Peru's Sacred Valley and explore one of the world's most extraordinary adventure destinations, from the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and the remote ruins of Choquequirao to the high passes and glaciers around Ausangate and the spectacular Salkantay route. Rich in Inca history, Andean culture, and breathtaking high-altitude scenery, the Sacred Valley offers an unrivalled combination of trekking and mountain biking adventure within reach of Cusc...

Starting in the Gobi desert in winter, adventurer Rob Lilwall sets out on an extraordinary six-month journey, walking almost 5000 kilometres across China. Along the way he and his cameraman Leon brave the toxic insides of China's longest road tunnel, explore desolate stretches of the Great Wall and endure interrogation by the Chinese police.As they walk on through the heart of China, the exuberant hospitality of cave dwellers, coal miners and desert nomads keeps them going, despite...

The classic guide for beginning and intermediate cyclists is back—and it’s better than ever. With the latest on bikes, gear, and training techniques and new sections on short tours, and touring abroad, this new edition of The Essential Touring Cyclist promises to appeal to a whole new population of aspiring cyclists. Whether you’re heading out for five hours or five months, this vividly designed, heavily illustrated, and resource-rich guide delivers everything you need.

With a glint in his eye, Rob turns and asks me if I want to ‘touch his furry puma’. I begin to feel a little concerned about the days and weeks ahead; we are only hours into the trip and things have already taken a sinister turn. Thankfully it turns out he is referring to the little embossed logo on his new shirt. Fuelled by a degree of mid-life crisis and the need to escape, albeit temporarily, the dull routine of modern life, David and Rob set out to walk from the Atlantic to the Mediter...

Discover a world of Alpine walking adventures with 100 Hut Walks in the Alps, the ultimate inspiration and planning guide for unforgettable day walks and overnight hut experiences across Europe’s great mountain ranges. From the sun-drenched trails of the Maritime Alps to the dramatic peaks of the Julian Alps, this guidebook offers a diverse collection of scenic walks suitable for all abilities, centred around welcoming mountain huts.The 100 routes in this book rang...

Updated and Revised in 2019 - An opinionated guide to the best hikes in one of Colorado's best hiking areas, the Sawatch and Elk Mountains in central Colorado around the towns of Aspen, Buena Vista, Crested Butte, Marble and Leadville. The Sawatch and Elk Mountain ranges offer the quintessential Rocky Mountain hiking experience with the trails that take you above timberline to beautiful mountain lakes nestled in dramatic cirques, to passes with see forever views and to glorious alpine mead...

Discover the wild beauty of the Isles of Scilly, a remote Atlantic archipelago off the coast of Cornwall where turquoise seas, white-sand beaches and rugged granite headlands create some of the most distinctive coastal scenery in Britain. With a mild climate, abundant wildlife and peaceful island landscapes, the Isles of Scilly offer exceptional low-level walking across five inhabited islands, where coastal paths, historic sites and hidden coves are never far away....

Explore the quiet moorlands, hidden valleys and historic villages of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and the surrounding countryside of Pendle, one of north-west England’s most rewarding yet often overlooked walking destinations. From the open fells and upland scenery to the peaceful Lune, Hodder and Ribble river valleys, this landscape offers a rich mix of remote moorland, rural farmland and classic Lancashire hill country.Walking in the Forest of Bow...

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...

Explore Corfu’s finest walking and trekking routes, from its celebrated long-distance Corfu Trail to a diverse selection of 22 day walks spanning the island’s lush interior and stunning coastline. The greenest and most accessible of the Greek islands, Corfu offers a laidback atmosphere, traditional villages, and mile upon mile of well-waymarked paths through olive groves, wooded hills, golden beaches and wildflower meadows.This comprehensive Cicerone guidebook is p...

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 now there has been no guidebook for these walks. Jim Ryan has compiled eighteen of Killarney's most interesting low level walks, providing excellent photographs, precise directions and the length, time and level of difficulty of each. Each walk has a map indicating the important features. Walks vary in duration fro...

Discover Italy’s best-kept secret, the Grande Escursione Appenninica (GEA), a spectacular 400km (249 mile) long-distance trail traversing the rugged, panoramic ridges and forested valleys of the central and northern Apennines. Linking Bocca Trabaria on the Umbrian border to Passo Due Santi on the edge of Liguria, the GEA winds through the heart of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, crossing two National Parks and visiting ancient towns, crystal-clear lakes, and the highest peaks, includin...