Paddy Dillon
BiographyPaddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with over 50 guidebooks to his name, as well as more than a dozen booklets and brochures. He writes for outdoor magazines and other publications, as well as for tourism organisations.
Paddy lives near the Lake District and has walked in every county in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales; writing about walks in every one of them. He enjoys simple day walks, challenging long-distance walks, and is a dedicated island-hopper. He has led guided walks and walked extensively in Europe, as well as in Nepal, Tibet, Africa and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the US.
While researching routes, Paddy works directly onto a palmtop computer, so that his descriptions are precise, having been written at the very point at which the reader uses them. He takes his own photographs, has appeared on radio and TV, and is a member of the Outdoor Writers' Guild.
Website: http://www.paddydillon.co.uk
Titles by Paddy Dillon
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An essential guidebook for anyone walking the GR5 trail from Lake Geneva to Nice through the French Alps. The GR5 is one of the world's most spectacular long-distance trails, yet the well graded paths make it suitable for any moderately experienced hiker or trekker. The route can be walked in a month or split over a series of summer trips.
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This guidebook describes 33 day walks on Malta, as well as walking routes on the neighbouring islands of Gozo and Comino. Walks range from heritage trails to coastal walks and explorations inland. Malta offers year-round walking visiting old towns including Valetta, as well as walks to enjoy the excellent scenery around the cliffs and coast.
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This guidebook to walking and trekking in Iceland offers routes throughout the country, including the classic Laugavegur Trail. With 100 days of walking and multi-stage treks there are routes for all abilities, from waymarked walks to challenging glacier crossings. Plus plenty of information on public transport, accommodation and other facilities.
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Handy guidebook describing 25 walks on Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm, Channel Islands. Almost all the walks link directly with one or two other walks allowing all kinds of extensions to the routes. Good paths and tracks are used, along with quiet country roads. Occasionally rugged cliff paths are used to explore the beautiful coastline.
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This handy guidebook describes 24 day walks on Jersey in the Channel Isles. Parts of many routes can be combined to make longer routes, including the Jersey Coastal Walk and part of the Channel Islands Way. Good paths and tracks are used, along with quiet country roads. Occasionally rugged cliff paths are used to explore the beautiful coastline.
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An essential guidebook for anyone walking the Arctic Circle Trail. At just over 100 miles long, and taking 7 to 10 days to complete, the Arctic Circle Trail crosses the largest ice-free patch of West Greenland. This splendid trekking route, lying 25-30 miles north of the Arctic Circle runs from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut - both with airport access.
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A handy guidebook describing 50 day walks on the island of Sardinia. The routes explore the north east of Sardinia, including the Ogliastra coast and the Gennergentu mountains further inland. These are the highest, wildest and most dramatic parts of Sardinia. Much of the walking is tough, with some scrambling involved.
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A handy guidebook for exploring La Palma in the Canary Isles that describes 45 routes consisting of both day walks and long distance trails including the GR130 and GR131. The routes vary in terrain ranging from trails in Caldera de Taburiente national park to mule tracks and pilgrim trails in Santa Cruz. Includes routes that suit all abilities.
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The perfect guidebook for exploring La Gomera and El Hierro that consists of 45 day walks and treks for all abilities from rugged mountain treks to coastal walks. This wide selection of walks cover long distance trails such as Camino de la Virgen, GR 131 in La Gomera and some of GR132 across the Canary Islands. Plenty of variety for all to enjoy.
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An inspirational guidebook to 20 classic treks in the Alps. As well as introducing new hiking areas in the Alps, classics such as the Tour of Mont Blanc, and Chamonix to Zermatt are included. Trekking in the Alps is immensely satisfying, and this book celebrates the rich and scenic diversity for which this great mountain range is renowned.
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Walking on Tenerife is a handy guidebook covering the best walks to be found on the island of Tenerife. The 45 routes range from simple day walks, to long distance trails along the GR131, and hiking routes on El Teide. Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, boasts walking routes of many types, set in stunning natural scenery.
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A handy pocked sized guidebook describing 11 easy day walks and 4 boat trips in the Scilly Isles. With its mild climate and relaxing atmosphere, the Scilly Isles make an ideal holiday destination. The walks included allow an exploration of the coastlines of the five inhabited islands, as well as some of the smaller Scilly Isles.
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A handy guidebook for anyone planning to walk the Pennine Way National Trail. The 270-mile route from Edale to Kirk Yetholm typically takes around 18 days to walk. Suitable for fit and experienced long distance walkers, the book gives a step by step route description of the Way in 20 stages illustrated with OS mapping and profiles.
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Handy guidebook with detailed descriptions of 40 day walks, plus 10 traffic-free cycle routes along old railway trackbeds. Together they cover 450 miles and spread all over County Durham to show the region's history and natural wonders. The terrain covered ranges from field paths to open moorlands, from the North Sea to the high Pennines.
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A walking guide to Madeira and Porto Santo, volcanic islands which bask in sunny solitude in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The 60 day routes explore the dramatic cliff coastline, wander along level levada paths, penetrate dense laurisilva forests and traverse stone-paved paths from peak to peak in the high mountains.
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This inspirational guidebook looks at each of the UK's 19 National Trails. Presenting the information in a way that allows ease of comparison and contrast, with practical details to help you plan your walk. Some Trails are short and easy, others much longer, many have strong themes - they may follow a coastline, or traverse ranges of hills.
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The Great Glen Way is an 117km (73 mile) National Trail that runs along the Caledonia Canal from Fort William to Inverness. Easily walked within a week, and accessible in all seasons, the Great Glen Way makes an ideal introduction to long-distance walking in Scotland. This handy guidebook gives a complete two-way description of the route.
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A handy pocket sized guidebook for anyone planning to walk the Reivers Way. Follow in the footsteps of the border reivers on this 150 mile route running from Corbridge to Alnmouth. The reivers route wanders through wild and scenic parts of Northumberland, and can be walked in 9 days. The book also includes variants and alternative routes.
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A handy pocket-sized guidebook for anyone walking the GR221 Drystone Route, or Ruta de Pedra en Sec which traverses the Serra de Tramuntana mountains of Mallorca. The 140 km route typically takes 9 days to walk following old paths and mule tracks linking delightful mountain villages, crossing rugged mountainsides and running through forests.
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This handy guidebook describes 50 day walks across the North Pennines with routes suitable for all abilities. They cover a variety of terrain from gentle riverside strolls to rugged moorland walks. The selection of routes are mainly circular with some linear trails and range from 8km to 23km. Perfect for those seeking to explore the wild Pennines.
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The 80 varied walking routes in this guidebook cover 4 areas around the island of Mallorca - Pollenca and the north, The Central Mountains, Andratx and the south, and the Serra de Llevant. Explore Mallorca's diverse terrain - from rugged mountains to remote valleys and breathtaking cliff coastlines.
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This handy, pocket-sized guidebook offers a selection of 45 walks. Many of them are interlinked and there are ample opportunities to create longer walks that traverse the length and breadth of the island. The walks range from easy low-level trails to more challenging, high mountain routes so they are suitable for a range of abilities.
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Guidebook to walking Corsica's GR20, known as the toughest GR route in Europe. It makes a complete traverse through the high mountains, sometimes with hands-on scrambling. Covering 190km, the GR20 can be completed by fit walkers in about two weeks. The guide includes high- and low-level alternatives, plus extra mountain climbs.
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The Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall are a joy to walk and this guidebook includes nature trails, town trails and coastal walks. The guidebook also covers walks on the larger islands of St Mary’s, Gugh, St Agnes, Samson, Bryher, Tresco and St Martin’s, and details of boat trips to the smaller islands.
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This handy guidebook is ideal for those planning to walk the Teesdale Way. The route is described in eight stages and covers the entire 100 miles from Dufton to Teesmouth. Each stage provides a moderate days walk and leisurely takes 2 weeks. It also includes route descriptions for a selection of 10 circular walks based on and around the River Tees.
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This handy guidebook contains detailed route descriptions for 50 circular day walks in the North York Moors. The moors offer no great height but cover seven regions; the Tabular Hills, Hambleton Hills, Cleveland Hills, Northern Moors, High Moors, Eastern Moors and Cleveland Coast. There is also a four-day route following the classic Lyke Wake Walk.
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This handy guidebook describes two National Trails, the Cleveland Way and Yorkshire Wolds Way, along with the Tabular Hills Walk. The three routes can be joined end-to-end to create a long-distance route of over 400 km of easy and enjoyable walking in the varied Yorkshire countryside, or undertaken as shorter individual walks.
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The guidebook describes walking the 370-mile waymarked route through Ireland from Dublin in the east to Bray Head in the southwest on the Atlantic coast. Created by linking the Wicklow Way, South Leinster Way, Munster Way, Avondhy Way and the Kerry Way. An opportunity to discover the heart of the Emerald Isle.
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A handy guidebook for anyone planning to walk the South West Coast Path National Trail. The route runs for a staggering 630 miles from Minehead to Poole along the north Devon, Cornish, south Devon and Dorset coastline. Divided into 45 stages, this remarkable and varied long distance coastal walk could be completed within four weeks.
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A guidebook describing 54 coastal walks around Ireland's beautiful, raw and rugged 3500 mile coastline. All parts of Ireland, including Northern Ireland and its Giant's Causeway, are covered. Detailed coverage on the south-west and west (Galway).
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A Paddy Dillon guide to walking and trekking in the Galloway Hills, southwest Scotland, UK, including Merrick, Corserine, Millfore and the Rhinns of Kells, a 5-day tour and a brief description of the Southern Uplands Way. The 33 circular day walks and 7 longer expeditions in this guidebook explore an area of rocky, heathery wilderness.
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A comprehensive guidebook to walking Ireland's 200 summits of 2000ft or more and to the 12 peaks exceeding 3000ft. Described clockwise from Wicklow to the Mournes in 70 walking routes.
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