Paddy Dillon
Biography
Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with over thirty 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. Paddy 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 USA.
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. Paddy takes his own photographs, has appeared on radio and TV, and is a member of the Outdoor Writers' Guild.
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The GR5 Trail
The GR5 runs from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean at Nice through the whole of the French alpine chain. 660km (400 miles) and takes about a month. Crosses the Chabalais, Mont Blanc region, Vanoise, skirts the Ecrins, through the Queyras, southern alps and Alpes Maritime. More >>
£14.00
The National Trails
This inspirational guidebook looks at each of the National Trails in turn, through England, Wales and Scotland, describing what makes each of them so special and providing the practical information to help you plan your route. A definitive reference to the best of British walking. More >>
£16.99
The Great Glen Way
The Great Glen Way is a 117km (73 mile) low-level route from coast to coast, between Fort William and Inverness. The route includes easy, level stretches alongside the Caledonian Canal, as well as stretches over rougher terrain. The route is an ideal introduction to long-distance walking. More >>
£10.00
Walking in Mallorca
80 varied routes around the island of Mallorca, mainly in the rugged Serra de Tramuntana. Enables walkers to explore the island’s diverse terrain – from rugged mountains to remote valleys and breathtaking cliff coastlines. More >>
£15.00
Walking on the Isle of Arran
45 walks selected to show the variety of Arran – from its mountain ranges, moorlands and forests to its coastline and dramatic cliffs, as well as the island’s rich historical heritage. Also includes nearby Holy Isle. Many routes overlap, allowing opportunites to create longer walks throughout the island. More >>
£12.95
GR20 – Corsica
Corsica’s GR20 is known as the toughest waymarked trail in Europe. It makes a complete traverse through the high mountains, sometimes with hands-on scrambling. Covering 190km, it can be completed by fit walkers in about two weeks. The guide includes high- and low-level alternatives, plus extra mountain climbs. More >>
£12.95
Walking on the Isles of Scilly
Nestling off the coast of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly are a joy to explore. Guide includes 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. Nature trails, town trails and coastal walks. More >>
£9.00
The Teesdale Way
The Teesdale Way explores the River Tees for 100 miles from its source in the Cumbrian North Pennines to its outlet at Middlesbrough on the north-east coast. A fortnight allows time to complete the route and to explore along the way. Also outlines 10 circular walks from the route. More >>
£10.00
The North York Moors
50 walks in seven regions throughout the North York Moors National Park, enabling walkers to discover the Tabular Hills, Hambleton Hills, Cleveland Hills, Northern Moors, High Moors, Eastern Moors and Cleveland Coast. The classic Lyke Wake Walk (65km) is also described, split over a four-day period. More >>
£12.00
The Cleveland Way and the Yorkshire Wolds Way
The Cleveland Way, Yorkshire Wolds Way and Tabular Hills Walk explore the rich and varied Yorkshire countryside. They can be joined end-to-end to create a long-distance route of over 400km (250 miles) of easy and enjoyable walking, or undertaken as shorter treks or day-walks. More >>
£12.00
The Irish Coast To Coast Walk
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. More >>
£12.00
Walking in Malta
The guide describes 33 walks on Malta, as well as other routes on the neighbouring islands of Gozo and Comino. Year-round walking with old towns including Valetta, fine coastlines and good transport. Easy access, a long history. Guide includes all planning information. More >>
£12.00
The South West Coast Path
Britain's longest waymarked trail measures 1015km (630 miles) from Minehead to Poole along the north Devon, Cornish, south Devon and Dorset coastline. The route is divided into 45 day-stages, and could be completed within four weeks. With accommodation advice and local information. More >>
£12.95
Walking in the Canary Islands: Vol 2 East
Covering the islands of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, these 50 routes take in a wide variety of landscapes from the coast to the highest mountains. Walks vary from spectacular dune walks to high mountain scrambles. Everywhere there is spectacular volcanic scenery. More >>
£12.00
Walking in the Canary Islands: Vol 1 West
This guidebook includes a rich and varied selection of 50 mainly mountain walks on the islands of Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. The islands have a sunny, hot climate with little rainfall and snow only on 3718m El Teide. Mountain ridges and peaks, deep and rocky barrancos, rugged coastlines and extensive forests. More >>
£12.00
Walking in Madeira
Rising steep and rocky from the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is a compact and mountainous island. A rich and varied selection of walks on Madeira, including levada walks, steep volcanic ridge walks, cliff walks and valley walks. Also covers the neighbouring island of Porta Santo.
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£12.00
Channel Island Walks
47 half- and one-day walks on these wonderful holiday islands, with easy bus and boat services. Walks on Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. More >>
£9.99
Irish Coastal Walks
54 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). More >>
£9.99
Walking the Galloway Hills
33 circular day walks and 7 longer expeditions in this rocky, heathery wilderness in southwest Scotland. Ranging up to 840m, these are significant hills, including Merrick, Corserine, Millfore and the Rhinns of Kells. Longer routes include a 5-day tour and a brief description of the Southern Uplands Way. More >>
£10.00
The Mountains Of Ireland
A comprehensive guide to 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. More >>
£10.00
Walking in the North Pennines
The area between the Yorkshire Dales and Hadrian's Wall, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Most of the walks are circular and range from 4 to 13 miles. There are 42 day-walks in the guide, then a section of six longer walks presented in outline form only. More >>
£6.99
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