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The South West Coast Path is the longest National Trail in the UK, and its full 630 miles is off-putting to most recreational walkers. This carefully selected section from St Ives to Penzance provides a superb taster experience that readily fits inside one week. Enjoy some of the UK's finest coastal scenery including around Land's End, its wild south-western extreme. This part of Cornwall is surprisingly accessible by mainline railway, and it offers plenty of charming places to stay and eat. The book includes an option to complete the circuit inland by St Michael's Way, and also a side-trip by tidal causeway to St Michael's Mount. The detailed route description is enhanced by background on Cornwall's geology, history and culture. Lavishly illustrated, the book has 100 colour photos and 15 pages carrying detailed route mapping (1:35,000). It is in a slim pocket-friendly format and, like all Rucksack Reader guidebooks, printed on rainproof paper.

This is England's most popular walk, and this enlarged, updated guidebook does it justice at last. Its 184 miles (296 km) run across the north of England from Irish Sea to North Sea, passing through fine scenery, with welcoming pubs and plenty of accommodation. The book has 150 photographs, 25 pages of maps and 16 altitude profiles.

The Borders Abbeys Way is one of Scotland's Great Trails, easily reached by rail from Edinburgh. Within its 67 miles it takes in historic ruined abbeys at Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso and Jedburgh, the towns of Hawick and Selkirk, and Abbotsford House. There is easy walking beside the Rivers Tweed and Teviot, and the hilly sections offer fine views.

The world's highest mountain has lured visitors from all over the world ever since its discovery. Attempting its summit is dangerous, but the trek to its Base Camp in Nepal can be completed enjoyable by well-prepared walkers of any age. Enjoy a choice of routes with breath-taking views, intriguing Buddhist monuments and monasteries and rich flora.

Provides information for the walker to plan and enjoy hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, choosing from three routes taking from 2-7 days. This book includes advice on how to prevent and manage altitude sickness; background on Inca culture and the ruins; and advice on planning given changed Trail regulations.

This popular National Trail follows the line of the Roman Wall, with many forts and milecastles in the World Heritage Site. Has background on the history, archaeology and wildlife, with detailed route description from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend and 70 photos, all you need for a week's walking holiday.

At 5895 metres (nearly 4 miles) above sea level, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point on earth that a walker can reach. The author explains how to maximise your chances of summiting enjoyably by a wise choice of route, thorough preparation and taking care of yourself on the mountain.

The Dales Way runs for 79 miles (127 km) from Ilkley in the Yorkshire Dales to Bowness in the Lake District, through limestone scenery with stone walls and fine wildlife. You pass Bolton Priory, soaring railway viaducts and heritage centres and stay in well-spaced villages with B&Bs and welcoming pubs. This guidebook tells a walker all they need.