Book Reviews

Since 1612, when ten Pendle witches went to the scaffold, a magical aura has pervaded this wild and beautiful area of Lancashire. The guide’s 30 circular walks are all about 6 miles in length, making them ideal as half-day family rambles. Written and illustrated in the author’s unique style. More >>

Fifty memorable expeditions on the high fells of Lakeland. Graded circular routes equally suitable for the moderately adventurous walker looking for undiscovered areas and for the less experienced walker starting out on the fells.  More >>

42 spectacular walks including routes on Mount Etna, Egadi Islands, Madonie and Nebrodi Mountains and Aeolian Islands as well as coastal walks and explorations of ancient towns. With volcanoes, ruins, sunshine, olive groves. Sicily has good accommodation and transport, and excellent food and wine. More >>

Every known winter climb from every part of the Lake District is described in a fresh new format – nearly 1000 routes in all. From classic high-mountain gullies to frozen watercourses and icefalls. A joint production by the Fell and Rock Climbing Club and Cicerone Press. More >>

A half-and-half mix of how to do it and why to do it (or how not to do it and why not to do it). Accounts of bivvybag nights and expeditions, both nice and nasty, alternate with practical chapters on lightweight kit. Finally a selection of bivvybag expeditions. Hilarious (and informative) reading! An updated second edition. More >>

Covering all the basic skills and equipment, this guide is invaluable not only for beginners but also for climbers wanting to increase their technical knowledge on single- and multi-pitch routes. Written by one of the UK’s top mountain instructors.  More >>

The Grand Canyon is one of the wonders of the world. Its 277-mile length is protected by 1.2 million acres of national park. Bryce and Zion Canyons and their national parks are also included in the guide. Complete guide to 1000s of miles of trekking routes in the region. More >>

A guide 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. More >>

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 >>

31 walks in the stunningly beautiful Parc Naturel du Haut-Languedoc. The climate is warm, the vineyards stretch out below you, and above is the towering Espinouse Massif.  More >>