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Whether you’re planning to walk up a local hill or attempt a more challenging climb, hiking is a great way to get more active. Exercising in nature can aid both physical and mental health, reducing risk of serious illnesses and easing stress levels. If you’d like to get more active this year, why not plan your perfect hike with our helpful selection of vintage maps and guidebooks?
Part of a series exploring various parts of England, Scotland and Wales, this book is a practical guide to hikes in northern England. Including maps, route directions and intriguing background information, it is a great book for anyone wishing to plan a hike. The authors take their readers through five walks of varying lengths and include helpful instructions and points of interest for walkers to explore along the way
Though not strictly a map or hiking guidebook, this volume details the journey of two young men from John O’Groats to Lands’ End. On their remarkable expedition, they walked over 1300 miles, criss-crossing all over the country to visit places of interest along the way. It is a witty, historical and overall captivating book, a great read for any walking enthusiast. Whether you’ve hiked to Lands’ End before or have always wanted to try, this book may just inspire you. Walking is not always about the physical challenge; it can be about the history of a place and the people you’re with as well.
A brilliant guide if you are planning to walk this part of the Lake District. The Southern Fells include England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and many other challenging routes. Wainwrights knowledge of the Lakes and his passion for this grand landscape is evident on every page. Written over a period of thirteen years, his guidebooks consist entirely of reproductions of his own hand-written manuscripts and sketches. Though written half a century ago, his intriguing guides have been treasured by generations of walkers.
This classic handbook is a comprehensive guide to various walks across Britain. From rambling through fields and pastures to climbing hills and hiking up mountains, there are mapped out routes for walkers of all abilities to enjoy. Westacott also provides tips on equipment and skills for those who wish to learn a little more. While inevitably a little dated, many walkers will still be able to identify with Westacott’s invaluable advice. Illustrated with line drawings, the book is perfect for anyone who loves the great outdoors
A comprehensive guide for walkers in Britain, including more than 250 mapped Ordnance Survey routes. It was the first book published in association with the Ordnance Survey and eventually succeeded by hundreds more. In this guide, walks are graded so you can choose whether to go for a gentle ramble or a more challenging hike. Though some laws and rights of way may be out of date, the advice on clothing, equipment, starting points and ‘things to see’ is invaluable. So put on your warm-weather gear and head outside!
The Pennine Way takes around five and a half days to complete (120 h 31 min). Today, it is an increasingly popular backpacking and camping trail, open all year round. The long way is challenging but the views are utterly breath-taking. This guide includes a series of footpath routes, including several around Derbyshire and of course the Pennine Way itself. With maps by Paul J. Williamson, illustrations by Martin Rogers and contributions by other authors, it is a great guide for all keen walkers.
From local hills and lakeside fells to mountainous landscapes and craggy peaks, there are many beautiful places to go hiking around Britain. These maps and guides can help you to plan the perfect hike, whether you’re looking for a challenging climb or a more straightforward route. So, what are you waiting for? Pick a book, plan your route, and away you go!
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