Book Reviews

This book is for outdoor enthusiasts who want their photographs to do full justice to the quality of their outdoor experience. Throughout the book the emphasis is on practical advice – essential technical concepts are introduced and explained, and there are chapters on landscape, action, wildlife and close-up photography.  More >>

110 graded scramble routes amongst the Lake District's rocks, gills and crags. Scrambling (rougher walking routes where you’ll need to use your hands) is becoming increasingly popular, and is a way of enjoying the wilder Lakeland. This guide covers Wasdale, Ennerdale and Buttermere, Borrowdale, Thirlmere, Patterdale, Mardale and Swindale. More >>

A look both serious and humorous at what it takes to do a long-distance or challenge walk – plus notes on planning and undertaking 15 such routes throughout the UK, from the National Three Peaks Challenge to the Dartmoor Ten Tors route. More >>

25 great backpacker’s routes throughout northern England from the Dales and Forest of Bowland, to the Lakes and Pennines, and up to the Cheviots on Scottish border. Tough routes if done in one day, but good two-day outings in remote spots. More >>

The Offa's Dyke Path is a national trail along the Welsh Marches that runs 170 miles from Chepstow in the south to Prestatyn. Route split into 14 stages (average 13 miles). The earthwork dyke was constructed by King Offa of Mercia in the 8th century. More >>

Everest and the Khumbu region of Nepal is one of the great trekking regions of the world. The guide includes all the main trekking routes, including from Lukla (and Jiri) to Namche, and routes to Thame, Gokyo, Thangboche, Lobuche, Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. Includes the route in Tibet from Tingri to the North side and Rongbuk monastery/glacier. More >>

New guide to this fast-developing region with high mountain walking up to 2500m, great ridges, well-maintained trails, spectacular scenery and friendly people. Includes easier and harder routes throughout the country, and moderate to extensive treks.  More >>

A guide to help walkers and climbers understand weather in the UK mountains. Helps you to develop the skills to interpret forecasts, understand weather maps, and read the weather so you can make important decisions about acitvities in the hills. Illustrated with weather maps and satellite imagery. More >>

100 walks based around the excellent network of Alpine huts – from southern France, through Switzerland, Austria and Italy to Slovenia. The huts range from simple unmanned shelters to mountain inns with hot showers and restaurant. Day- and multi-day walks, and suggestions for hut-to-hut tours. More >>

Second edition of this classic guide by Britain's leading authority on the Alps. Suggests many thousands of possible routes, and covers the range from the Maritime Alps of southern France to the Julian Alps of Slovenia. Walks vary from undemanding to long and tough, and everything in between.  More >>