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This walking guidebook describes 30 day walks all over the Isles of Harris and Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. The walks range from 2 to 14 miles (4-22km) in length, and are easily accessible from Stornaway or Tarbert. Routes vary from short strolls to long wilderness hikes, high-level and low-level,...

Guidebook to walking the Ayrshire Coastal Path and Arran Coastal Way on the western coast of Scotland. The Ayrshire Coast Path is a 94-mile route from Glenapp in the south to Skelmorlie in the north. Also described is the Arran Coastal Way, which circumnavigates its way round that island for 60 miles...

The Wild Atlantic Way follows the magnificent west coast of Ireland, passing golden beaches, thrusting headlands and soaring sea cliffs. Renowned walking-guide author Helen Fairbairn explores the best walking routes of the region, recommending trips to uninhabited islands, coastal mountains and much...

Officially launched in 2017, the Hebridean Way offers walkers the opportunity to experience the magic of Scotland's Outer Hebrides in one inspirational journey. The waymarked route stretches 247km (155 miles) from Vatersay to Stornaway, linking ten major islands of the archipelago by means of causeways...

This inspiring guide describes 82 walking routes to the highest points (?tops') of the UK's 91 historic counties in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, from Inverness-shire's Ben Nevis (1344m) to Huntingdonshire's Boring Field (80m), visiting 10 national parks and numerous Areas of Outstanding...

Backpacking is a type of international travelling wherein a backpack is used rather than suitcases or other types of luggage. This type of travel refers to either travelling from country to country in the different cities and places or nature trekking from country to country. In other words, the travel...

Gardener's Guide to April Wildflowers includes twenty common early spring woodland wildflowers with photographs. This field guide allows easier identification of wildflowers in the field because it is composed only of the earliest wildflowers of the season, the wildflowers that begin bloom in April...

Gardener's Guide to May Wildflowers includes twenty common early spring woodland wildflowers with photographs. This field guide allows easier identification of wildflowers in the field because it is composed only of the earliest wildflowers of the season, the wildflowers that begin bloom in May or late April. 

One-at-a-time the members of the group started to back out of the hike until there was only one left. Now a decision had to be made – go alone or not to go at all. Ill prepared for a solo adventure, the one decided to go alone anyway! This is how it started. “56 Days of Crazy Adventure” is a...

I took the idea of the "bucket list" and applied to my favorite things to do in the backcountry. Most of the things in this book will rock you out of your rut and make you FEEL ALIVE. It also provides a nice list of cool things to do if you often get bored in the backcountry. Plan your trips...

From the time the PCT leaves the Mexican border, until it reaches Canada, it has traveled 2,650 miles through 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas, and 7 national parks. In Pacific Crest Trail: Northern Cali-fornia, you'll meet up with the PCT in Yosemite National Park's Tuolumne Meadows, then...

From enchanted Hanelei Bay to the rainbows of Waimea Canyon, from Wailua Falls to the sculptured NaPali Coast, Kaua'i has an unmatchable landscape and miles of trails for hikers and backpackers. This new edition details 59 hikes: you'll walk along steep cliffs above turquoise water, relax next to...

Best Easy Day Hikes Hawaii; the Big Island includes concise descriptions of the best easy day hikes on the island, with detailed maps of each route. The 18 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

Sisters Lucy and Susan Letcher begin their barefoot thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. A story filled with humor and determination.