Walking, hiking, trekking Books

Picture this: the worst has happened, and you’ve suddenly been put into a survival scenario. In some cases, it might be best to find shelter, water, food, and fire. In others, you might need to get out as soon as possible. How do you determine which...

Remarkable Treks is a compendium of exhilarating walks from around the planet – some lasting weeks, some lasting just a few days, but all of them set against spectacular backdrops. Following the same format as the award winning Remarkable Road Trips and...

The Independent Best Book for Walkers 2022Where can a walk take you? It goes without saying, walking can connect us to our surroundings and free us from our worries. It can raise our heart rate and relax our minds. It can lead us across historic ground...

See through the eyes of the Brontës as you immerse yourself in their lives and landscapes, wandering the very same paths they each would have walked in search of the inspiration behind their novels and poetry.An ‘imaginative and elegant trek through the...

Dog-friendly country walks in Britain with places to eat and stay• Supported by the National Trust, and includes their ‘pawprint rating’ system for dog-friendly places • Breathtaking walks that aren’t too challenging – 2-6 miles in length. Suggested...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE‘The bothy embrace is addictive’ ADAM NICOLSON'Will have you reaching for your boots’ CAL FLYNThe door to the bothy is always unlocked, you just need to step inside. You will find them in the mountains. You will find...

The Bibbulman Track is a World class walking trail that runs just over 1000km through the forests and across the coastal heaths of southwestern Western Australia, from the towns of Kalamundain the North to Albany in the South. Naturalist on the Bibbulman...

Great Coastal Walks Australia showcases the best coastal tracks in each state to explore on foot. It features a range of unique locations to take in Australia's most spectacular coastal scenery, from Sydney's iconic beaches to remote wilderness...

Queensland's Tropics provide numerous environments for enjoyable walking: from lush rainforests, cloud-shrouded mountains and extinct volcanoes, to drier savanna woodlands and magnificent beaches on the coast and Great Barrier Reef...

Explore the most epic walking routes of the world from the comfort of your armchair: chart the routes, read details only a local would know, and see the beautiful destinations for yourself. Use this book to choose where to walk next, with notes on what...

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Australia is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Explore the Outback, hike...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 25 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise Bay of Islands, meander to vineyard restaurants on Waiheke...

Lonely Planet's Great Lakes and the Midwest USA's National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Roam idyllic Isle Royale, sail in Voyageurs and explore Wind Cave; all with your trusted travel companion...

Lonely Planet’s Experience New Zealand travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Climb Auckland’s ancestral mountains, visit the Bay of Islands’ golden beaches, scout...

Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet’s highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s most rewarding treks and trails. From the Routeburn Track in New Zealand’s South Island to the Cape to...

Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet’s highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of the Americas’ most rewarding treks and trails. From Canada's longest hut-to-hut hike, the Sunshine Coast Trail, to a descent through...

Lonely Planet’s is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Marvel at the Pyrenees, hike along the...

Lonely Planet’s is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Explore Yosemite National Park, marvel at redwoods,...

Welcome to the great outdoors! The second edition of Lonely Planet’s bestselling National Parks of America features three newly created parks (Indiana Dunes, Gateway Arch and White Sands) and a complete update and refresh of all existing park profiles...

Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet’s highly successful Epic series, this time exploring 50 of Europe’s most rewarding and beautiful hikes. From the sun-kissed regions of Southern Europe, including Italy, Greece, Portugal and Spain,...

With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet’s Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to...

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks New Zealand is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs outside the city by picking a hike that works for you, from a few hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Climb ancient volcanoes, view amazing...

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Great Britain is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs outside the city by picking a hike that works for you, from a few hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Cross misty moors, hike wild...

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Italy is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs outside the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Hike the Dolomites, explore the...

Hike across some of America's most impressive and scenic trails with this inspiring travelling companion from Lonely Planet. With a foreword by celebrated author Cheryl Strayed, the celebrated author of Wild: A Journey From Lost To Found, the National...

With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet’s Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to...

A celebration of and practical guide to Europe's areas of incredible natural beauty. Step into a world boasting hilltop coastal villages, frozen Arctic landscapes and sweeping mountain ranges - and discover the 60 most breathtaking national parks, as...

Walking is good for you. It can regulate weight, improve sleep, elevate mood, transform stress, and boost creativity. Most people want to walk more. But what if the key isn’t just to walk more, but to walk better? Walking Well presents a three-part...

Walk Her Way New York City is a collection of 10 curated walking tours through New York neighbourhoods, each celebrating the city's history and the women that have made their mark here. Authors Jana Mader and Kaitlyn Allen have meticulously researched...

I Hate Running and You Can Too is a humorous, punchy, motivating guide to running longer distances than some might think sensible – whether that’s a 5K or a marathon. Outside magazine columnist, chart-ist, and longtime runner, Brendan Leonard gets real...

Join Melburnian Dale Campisi on a stroll around this city of villages in Naarm/Melbourne Neighbourhoods, learning how each locale's history and contemporary culture contribute to the uniqueness of the Victorian capital city. This book is filled with...

Fully revised and updated, Top Walks in Tasmania 2ndedition is the perfect travel companion for any explorer.Experienced travel writer Melanie Bell has crafted the perfect guidebook that details some of Tasmania's best walks, featuring tracks from the...

A beautifully presented collection of the very best in UK adventure, this book is designed to change the way people view the UK by showcasing the possibilities for extraordinary experiences we have right here on our doorstep. Charlie Wild and Jessica...

Through photography and essays, this book is a celebration of one of America’s most valuable and iconic rivers and a warning demonstrating the river is a bellwether of overuse and climate change.America’s Western water crisis is now newsworthy on a...

Practical wisdom from poets, philosophers and scientists – alongside advice, inspiration, activities, meditations, and much more – to connect you with nature and the seasons on your daily walk.Being outdoors is a balm to the soul, and what better way to...

Fully revised and updated, Top Walks in New South Wales 2nd edition is an accessible guidebook featuring more than 60 of the best walks across the state.   Author Ken Eastwood has walked every single one of these tracks and his book offers...

This updated and revised edition of Walks in Nature: Tasmania highlights the 50 best walks to experience the state’s natural beauty.From bays of picturesque blue waters to centuries-old rainforests, local walker and writer Andrew Bain shows you...

Ultimate Walks & Hikes: Australia is your inspirational and practical guide to 40 of the best walking tracks across Australia.Author Laura Waters has hiked thousands of kilometres to put together her ultimate list of walking tracks in all states...

Top Walks in Australia 2nd edition is a completely updated guide featuring the best walking tracks across Australia.Australia is a mecca for bushwalkers – there are walks crossing every sort of landscape, from rocky deserts to the tropical coast, craggy...

New York by Neighborhood, photographed by New York native Andrew Garn, offers a vibrant visual tapestry of 75 distinct locales, defined as much by individual residents as by shops, by architecture, by streets, by stories and traditions, and by history,...

From lap pools to ocean pools, harbour pools to waterfalls, Sydney is arguably the best major city in Australia for swimming, if not the world! And Places We Swim Sydney covers the very best of the city's famous and hidden swimming spots.After the...

Walks in Nature: Australia is a celebration of being outdoors. From coastal cliffs and crescents of sand, to iconic bush landscapes and wild offshore islands, this book offers more than 100 walking trails around the country, all within an easy...

There;s no better way to see Tasmania than by walking. Step out on almost any trail and you'll discover an island of tranquil and inviting beaches, wild mountains, hidden gorges and fairytale rainforests that shield silken waterfalls. Researched by...

When and how did we humans lose our connection with nature and how do we find it again?Matthew Yeomans seeks to answer these questions as he walks more than 300 miles through the ancient and modern forests of Wales, losing himself in their stories (and...

This is a book about stories - old stories of people and place, and of the more-than-human world.A vivid account of a journey through the Scottish Highlands, The Bone Cave follows a series of folktales and myths to the places in which they're set...

For fans of Bill Bryson and David Sedaris comes an anti-nature memoir that will resonate with anyone who would rather stay inside with a book than venture into the mountains, from one of Scandinavia's biggest comedians.Sometime around his forties, Are...

Explore 51 of Virginia's best options for short walks, hiking excursions, and backpacking adventures!From its lowest point at sea level to its loftiest mountain more than 5,000 feet high, Virginia south of US 60 is an unparalleled region. The terrain is...

Discover 40 five-star hiking trails in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest, including popular routes and hidden gems.The Monongahela National Forest is the heart and soul of West Virginia's outdoors scene and a natural getaway for hikers and...