Books for Long Distance Trails

This selected Cornish section of the South West Coast Path runs for 42 miles from St Ives to Penzance. It provides a superb week’s-worth of walking...

Guide to walking the Cleveland Way by Stephen I. Robinson. The Trail is split into nine sections and the book includes useful information on what t...

Trailblazer's guidebook to the London Loop (the London Outer Orbital Path). The London Loop is a 150 mile circuit of the capital, starting at Erith...

This is the definitive guide to the best long distance trails in Britain, leading you through landscapes rich in history, wildlife and views. OS re...

This book is currently out of print, A new edition is expected in late 2023.  The Nidderdale Way is a delightful 54-mile circuit in the Yorkshire D...

This official guide by Bruce Robinson is the only Trail companion you need. With colour extracts from the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series at 1:25...

Guidebook to the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path National Trail from Knettishall Heath to Hopton-on-Sea, described in sections over 12 days. Inc...

This guidebook to the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path National Trail describes the Trail in 11 stages between Knettishall Heath and Hopton-on-Se...

This excellent guidebook provides everything you need to walk the North Downs Way National Trail.  16 towns plans and 84 large-scale walking maps ...

The 2023 edition of the Frances Lincoln official guidebook for the North Downs Way National Trail written by Colin Saunders. The North Downs Way fo...

This guidebook to the North Downs Way by Kev Reynolds describes the trail in 11 day stages from west to east with an optional detour via Canterbury...

The tidal waters of Northumberland stretch from Newcastle up to the Scottish border at Berwick-upon-Tweed. This guide maps out the walker's route a...

The Northumberland Coast AONB offers some of the finest coastal walking in Europe and walking along the Northumberland Coast Path is the best way t...

This official guidebook to Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail, published in 2021, covers the 177 mile Offa's Dyke Path through the stunning and ever-c...

This book has not yet been published - due January 2025 Updated for 2025 this Offa's Dyke Path guidebook describes the trail in both directions, fr...

This guidebook, which includes both a guide to the route and a separate OS map booklet, describes Offa's Dyke Path National Trail from south to nor...

The official guide to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path by Brian John has colour extracts from the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series at 1:25,000 showing...

The largest scale walking maps available – at just under 1:20,000 – Trailblazer's maps are bigger than even the most detailed walking maps current...

This guidebook to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail divides the trail into 14 stages of between 9 and 17 miles. The trail is suitable bot...

This official guide written by Damian Hall has all the information you need to enjoy the oldest, and some say the best, of the National Trails. The...

Guidebook to the Pennine Way National Trail by Trailblazer. Practical information for all budgets – what to see, where to eat, where to stay: B&am...

This guidebook to the Pennine Way National Trail presents the route in 20 daily stages of 10.5-31.5km (6½-19½ miles). Step-by-step route descriptio...

This new guide to the South Downs Way produced by Sparky Walking Guides offers a refreshing new approach to a trail guide. With quality maps and q...

The new and updated official guide by Paul Millmore for the long-distance walker or cyclist, the horse rider or the weekend stroller. Includes colo...

2024 edition of the ever-popular Trailblazer South Downs Way guidebook. Includes 60 detailed walking maps: the largest-scale maps available – at j...

This guidebook describes the South Downs Way National Trail between Winchester and Eastbourne on England's south coast. Described in 12 daily stage...

An excellent, up-to-date guidebook to the ever-popular 100 mile long South Downs Way National Trail, including 1:25,000 scale Ordnance Survey maps ...

The 640 mile South West Coast Path National Trail is covered by four books. This official guide features the fourth and final section of the trail ...

The 640 mile South West Coast Path National Trail is covered by four books. This official guide, fully revised and updated in 2018, covers the thir...

The 640 mile South West Coast Path National Trail is covered by four books. This official guide features the first and northernmost section of the ...

The 640 mile South West Coast Path National Trail is covered by four books. This official guide features the 169 mile section from Padstow in north...

Guidebook to walking the entire South West Coast Path National Trail from Minehead to South Haven Point. Divided into 45 stages, this National Trai...

Written by Ron Shaw, this is the official guide to St Cuthbert's Way.  This 3rd edition comes with a full-colour map, based on Ordnance Survey 1:50...

The fabulous St Cuthbert’s Way crosses the Scotland-England border on high ground east of the Yetholms. The route is fully waymarked, the gradients...