Alan Castle
Titles by Alan Castle
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The Speyside Way
First guide to combine the official Speyside Way and its prologue routes from the source of the Spey, making up a 118-mile backpacking route from the Monadhliath Mountains to the coast at Buckie. Connecting routes Dava Way and Moray Coast Trail also described. Information included for mountain bikers who can follow many stretches of these routes. Read and see more…£12.95
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The Grand Traverse of the Massif Central
A guide to mountainbiking, cycling or walking the 700km GTMC, Grande Traversée du Massif Central, in southern France, from Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne to Montpellier and Sête on the Mediterranean. Official long-distance route split into 17 stages with maps for off-road and on-road routes, making it suitable for both expert and novice bikers. Read and see more…The Robert Louis Stevenson Trail
A guidebook for walking in the footsteps of Stevenson as he travelled through France’s Velay and Cevennes regions accompanied by his faithful donkey, Modestine. At 140km, this route is ideal for people new to walking holidays. Starts at Le Puy, finishes at St Jean de Gard. A great route with a historic and literary feel. Read and see more…Tour of the Queyras
A guide to a backpacking tour of the Queyras region of the Haute Alps on the border between Italy and France, following the GR58 and GR541 trails. The route includes the highest point reached on any grand randonée with 24 cols above 2000m and options to climb up to 17, five above 3000m. Read and see more…The Southern Upland Way
Guidebook to the Southern Upland Way, Scotland’s Coast-to-Coast Walk. It runs for 212 miles (341km) from picturesque Portpatrick on the west coast across the Galloway and Border Hills to Cockburnspath on the east. The route passes through remote and romantic country and would fill a two-week walking holiday. Read and see more…The John Muir Trail
Guidebook to walking North America's John Muir trek through California’s High Sierra from Yosemite (El Capitan and Half-Dome) to Mount Witney, the highest peak in the continental US. The 216 mile route is split into 21 daily stages, with full information on preparation, permits, wilderness, bears, water. Part of the Pacific Crest Trail. Read and see more…Walking in Bedfordshire
A detailed guidebook to walking in Bedfordshire, in southern England, from chalk downs near Dunstable to clay country and marsh and fenland in the east. 32 circular full and half-day walks for all seasons along rivers and higher ground, with copious local interest information for both visiting walkers and local explorers. Read and see more…Walking the River Rhine Trail
A guide to walking a spectacular 170 mile (273km) route following Germany's River Rhine along the Rheinhohenweg (or River Rhine Trail) from the old capital, Bonn, to Alsheim near Worms. Excellent public transport assists the walker. Read and see more…The Brittany Coastal Path
Guidebook for walking France's 360 mile Brittany Coastal Path, part of the GR34, which takes about a month to walk. Easy access from UK means it can be split into several holidays. Cliffs, beaches and historic towns. With details of accommodation, villages and suggestions for circular walks based on the coast path. Read and see more…£10.99
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Walking the French Gorges
Guide to walking from the Côte d'Azur to the Massif Central, including a trek along the Grand Canyon of the Verdon, and an ascent of Mont Ventoux. Mainly follows the GR4, also parts of GR6 and GR9 and visits the gorges of Verdon, Oppedette, Ardeche and Chassezac. A 320-mile trek through France's spectacular gorges, in 26 daily stages Read and see more…Walks in Volcano Country
Guide to walking / trekking in Volcano Country – the Auvergne and Velay regions of southern central France, Europe – the 10–15 day Traverse of the High Auvergne, a high mountain walk including the Puy de Sancy and the Puy de Dome, in the Massif Central and the 100-mile Tour of the Velay, GR40, in gentle hill country around Le Puy. Read and see more…£8.99
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The Robert Louis Stevenson Trail
Guidebook for walking, cycling or driving the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail through France. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's account of his 140 mile trek through the Massif Central of southern France, the Stevenson Trail was created in 1991. Packed with snippets of fascinating information about this historic region. Read and see more…£7.99
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Tour of the Queyras
Guidebook for walking the Tour of the Queyras (GR58) in the French Alps, through an isolated and unspoilt region between the Durance Valley and the Italian border. Describes a 13-day circuit which traverses wild but beautiful country, the sunniest part of the French Alps, along the GR58 and GR541. Ideal for a first Alpine visit or for those preferring less crowded areas. Read and see more…£6.99
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