Travel guides: activity holidays

A guidebook to 42 day walks in the Dartmoor National Park and surrounding area.

A large-format guidebook describing 50 walks and scrambles across Scotland.

This guide, now in a fully updated sixth edition, offers a selection of some of the best winter routes to be found in the Cairngorms and on Creag Meagaidh.

The Alps stretch from the Maritime Alps of southern France to the Julian Alps of Slovenia, encompassing some of the most diverse and spectacular mountain terrain in the world.

A guidebook to 40 great mountain walks and scrambles in Snowdonia.

A guidebook to the best walking routes in the mountains of Torridon in the western Highlands of Scotland.

Walk in southern Catalunya and discover a dramatic and largely unexplored corner of northeastern Spain, where the immense limestone massifs of els Ports, Serra de Card, and Serra de Montsia rise above the River Ebro between Barcelona and Valencia.

Explore the High Pyrenees and discover one of Europe's great mountain ranges, stretching 400km along the border of France and Spain from the Cirque de Lescun on the edge of the Basque country in the west to the Carlit massif and the Cerdagne to the east of Andorra.

Explore the wild beauty and endless variety of Scotlands mountains, where classic walks and long-distance trails wind through rolling hills, dramatic peaks, ancient forests and sparkling lochs.

This comprehensive book is an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Swiss Alps.

From the people who've been delivering trustworthy guidebooks to every destination in the world for 40 years, Lonely Planet's 50 Festivals To Blow Your Mind will make your next trip an unforgettable one.

Switzerland's southernmost canton, Ticino, occupies a unique position in the Alps, a region where Swiss precision meets Italian warmth, where palm-fringed lake promenades give way to wild mountain valleys and the historic St Gotthard Pass links the Mediterranean world to the heart of Europe.

Discover the sweeping Atlantic coast, dramatic cliffs, and quiet countryside of Portugals Rota Vicentina, a 224 km (139 mile) trek that combines two of the regions most rewarding routes: the Caminho Histrico (Historical Way) and the Trilho dos Pescadores (Fishermens Trail).

A guidebook to 32 day walks in the countryside around Barcelona.

Discover Hong Kongs exhilarating network of trails where nature and urban wonder intertwine.

Explore the stunning and diverse shoreline of England with Great Walks on the England Coast Path , a guide to some of the finest walking routes along the countrys longest National Trail.

There are few destinations in Europe where you can enjoy typical 'summer' outdoor pursuits in the middle of winter.

Explore the varied landscapes of County Durham, where sweeping upland moors, peaceful river valleys and a rugged stretch of North Sea coastline create a diverse and rewarding walking destination.

Discover the rugged summits and wild ridgelines of Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park, Wales mountainous heartland and the UKs premier destination for scrambling.

Scotland's wildest places are best experienced in more than a day.

Explore the awe-inspiring landscapes of Scotlands northern Highlands, Cairngorms and the Isle of Skye with 70 classic routes to 143 Munro summits, all rising above 3000ft.

Experience the dramatic Pennine Alps as you trek from Chamonix to Zermatt on the legendary Walkers Haute Route, also known as the Chamonix to Zermatt trek.

Explore the spectacular mountains and wild landscapes of north-western Scotland with 50 classic walks and scrambles in Torridon, Fisherfield, the Fannichs and An Teallach.

Cycling the Loire means following France's longest river from its dramatic source in the volcanic hills of the Massif Central all the way to the Atlantic coast opposite St Nazaire, a journey of 1061km through some of the most varied and rewarding landscapes in France.

Discover the Cumbria Way, a rewarding long-distance walking route spanning 117 km (73 miles) through the heart of the Lake District National Park from Ulverston in the south to Carlisle in the north.

Discover the raw beauty, isolation and adventure of the Cape Wrath Trail, widely regarded as the UKs most challenging and rewarding long-distance walk.

A guidebook to cycling the 720km (447 mile) Route des Grandes Alpes through southern France.

Journey through the heart of rural France on the iconic Via Podiensis, where rolling hills, ancient pilgrimage shrines, and timeless villages create an inspiring route from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.

Tucked into the northwest corner of Italy, the Aosta Valley is one of the Alps' most dramatic and underrated walking destinations.

Tackle one of Europes greatest trekking challenges on the GR20, Corsicas legendary high-level route that runs the length of the islands mountainous spine from Calinzana in the north to Conca in the south.

Trek the dramatic peaks, jagged ridges, and alpine valleys of the western Dolomites on the Alta Via 2 (AV2), a 174km (108 mile) long-distance trail from Bressanone to Feltre.

A guidebook to walking the northern section of the GR34 Brittany Coast Path, following 624km (388 mile) of dramatic coastline from Mont-Saint-Michel to Roscoff.

Discover the rugged beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park, where sweeping valleys, dramatic ridges, cascading waterfalls and open mountain summits await.

Cycle one of Europes great river routes on the Elbe Cycle Route, following the River Elbe from the Czech border through eastern and northern Germany to the North Sea.

Begin your Dolomites adventure and discover the Alta Via 1 (AV1) a classic hut-to-hut trek through northeastern Italys spectacular alpine scenery.

Embark on an extraordinary cycling journey along the Rhine Cycle Route (EuroVelo 15), one of Europes most scenic and accessible long-distance trails.

Follow in the footsteps of history along the GR367 Cathar Way (Sentier Cathare), a 260km (162 mile) trek from the Mediterranean coast at Port-la-Nouvelle to the Pyrenean foothills at Foix.

The North Wessex Downs is a vast sweep of rolling chalk hills, open downland and hidden valleys stretching across Berkshire, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire.

Corsica is one of the Mediterranean's most dramatic and varied walking destinations, combining rugged granite peaks, ancient forests, river gorges, fragrant maquis shrubland, and a spectacular coastline of cliffs, coves, and sandy beaches all within a single island.

Discover the wild beauty of Frances Vanoise National Park, where soaring peaks, glacial vistas, and alpine meadows offer some of the Alps finest hut-to-hut trekking.

Discover dramatic cliffs, golden beaches and a rich island heritage with this guide to 24 inland and coastal walks on Jersey.

Discover the Dales Way, one of Britain's gentlest long-distance walks, a picturesque 128km (79-mile) trail from Ilkley through the Yorkshire Dales National Park to Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District.

Discover the rolling mountains, wild glens and ancient woodlands of Highland Perthshire, where grassy plateaus, broad ridges and deep river valleys stretch between Loch Lomond National Park and the Cairngorms.

Discover the western landscapes of the Peak District National Park in the limestone heart of the White Peak a region known for its green dales, quiet rivers and characterful villages scattered across Derbyshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire.

Bivvying camping with just a lightweight shelter or bivvy bag between you and the elements is the ultimate expression of minimalist wild-camping, immersing you directly in the rhythms of nature under the stars.

Scotland's 282 Munros, the mountains over 3000ft, represent the ultimate challenge in British hillwalking.

Discover the enchanting stone cloisters, medieval towers, and cobbled villages along the Via Francigena on this central section of the renowned pilgrimage route, a 726 km journey from Lausanne on Lake Geneva to the historic city of Lucca in Tuscany.

Discover Lancashires wild beauty through a carefully curated collection of 40 circular day walks and one epic two-day trek, unveiling the heart of one of Englands most varied and captivating counties.

Discover the wild beauty of the Isles of Scilly, a remote Atlantic archipelago off the coast of Cornwall where turquoise seas, white-sand beaches and rugged granite headlands create some of the most distinctive coastal scenery in Britain.

Discover the Lake Districts literary heritage and inspiring landscapes on the Tour of the Lake District, a 144km (90-mile) circular long-distance route beginning and ending in Ambleside.