General Hiking Information

• Guide to Backpacking from International Backpacking; helpful hints, ideas and information about backpacking; backpacking as an artform
• Great Outdoor Recreation Pages. US based, but full of very useful resources, including forums, advice ...
• Hiking clubs around the world
• International Backpacking news stories, forums, guide to the sport, destinations, maps, ecology and more...
• Lonely Planet a great map-based source for information on global destinations, of the beaten track, activities, culture etc
• Web walking directory
• Backpacking.about articles (eg top walks, sprain relief, how many sticks?), forums, chat, newsletter

National and Regional

Europe

• European Ramblers Association, walking in Europe advice, long-distance paths, members
• Walking in Europe from Gorp; overview, long-distance paths, regional walks etc
• Oranginas Walking Pages Ideas and suggestions for walking and hiking trails route routes in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Denmark, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, France, Romania, Croatia, Corse, Corsica, Basque country, Tuscany, Italy, Sardinia and England
• France on Foot the overview, specific paths, by region
• Greek Alpine Club Directory - Mountain Sports in Greece.
• Dutch Walker Walking information about the Netherlands.

• uk.rec.walking message board to exchange information on walking, hiking or rambling in the UK
• Walking in the UK from Time Outdoors - free information on al aspects of Walking -expert advice, clubs, holidays
• Backpackers Club (UK based) Promotes light weight camping in association with activities such as walking, cycling and canoeing
• Britain's Touring Authority regional coverage of some of Britain’s national walking routes.
• Britain's Long-distance paths from the Ramblers



See Also BlueDome, Explore Britain, Fat Badgers, Countryside Matters

• Icknield Way 'the oldest road in Britain', extending from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Knettishall Heath in Norfolk, it consists of prehistoric pathways, ancient when the Romans came. The route is dotted with archaeological remains. It survives today in splendid tracks and green lanes along the chalk 'spine' of England.
• Lands End to John O'Groats - a walkers Guide. Hints, tips and advice. There are lots of things to bear in mind, so in no particular order, here goes .......
• Long Distance Walking Association for people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas; events, routes, local groups; England Scotland Wales, with growing European content
• Long Distance Footpaths in Britain personal pages; along with a short descriptions of footpaths there are links to pages where more information, personal experiences and photographs can be found. Map-based regional directory.
• The Pennine Way Long distance footpath; The 'Way' begins to the side of the Old Nags Head' pub in Edale, Derbyshire and winds it's tortuous way some 286 miles across the backbone of England, then across the Scottish Border to the Border Hotel at Kirk Yetholm, a small Scottish town near to Kelso
• Wainwright's Walk - (190 miles) Devised by the late Alfred Wainwright in 1973 to link the Irish Sea and the North Sea via the hills, moors and valleys of northern England. The route crosses three National Parks: the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. It is scenic, but high-level, including some fairly demanding upland stretches, and visits only two towns of any real size, Kirkby Stephen and Richmond. It is also extremely popular, and has consequently suffered from erosion
• Coast to Coast (Ramblers) walking advice, state of the route, accommodation, luggage carriers, guides
• Wainwright's Masterpiece an account of the trail as walked in June 1999; map, recollections and photographs.
• Coast to Coast provides a means to book accommodation and/or take advantage of other commercial services offered along the route.A fact sheet is provided to help you plan your itinerary whilst a chat bulletin board will allow you to ask your unanswered questions and draw upon the advice of those who have previously undertaken the walk. Route planner, Itinery
• Dartmoor National Park Authority Factsheets, Care of the Moor, Guided Walks, maps
• Explore Britain walking, hiking, cycling and horseback riding tours operate throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales guided horseback riding, guided and self guided walking and cycling tours using guest house B&B and hotel accommodation, with luggage transfer, maps and guide book.
• Forest of Avon Walking Routes; brief details of walks with option to ask for leaflets
• GPS Waypoint resource page GPS waypoints for walking in UK mountains and hills. Includes the Munros, Wainwrights, Corbetts, Hewitts, Marilyns and more...; other GPS resources; record of walks around the UK
• Lake District Walks from John Dawson; over 40 walks with outlines of the walks and links to the details; a summary of highlights, star ratings for their quality and difficulty, a facility to contact the writer, links to other Lake District web sites, and assorted jottings
• The Lake District Walker - a new site covering walking, climbing and mountain biking in the English Lake District. Fully interactive by users, photographs can be uploaded and commented on by visitors, walks can be commented on and users can meet like minded people through the message boards
• London Walks an astonishing variety of routes, utter reliability, and - most important of all - superb guides. These are the finest walking tour guides in
• London Tours London private and groupguided sightseeing tours with British multilingual guides and chauffeurs for your vacation. Respected provider of tours to London, Windsor and Hampton Court in England, United Kingdom.
• Mad about Mountains Ann Bowker's Home Page with info on mountains and molehills across the world, but mostly in the UK
• Megalithic Walks The majority of surviving megalithic sites in the UK are to be found in undeveloped areas in the countryside, hills and mountains. Many are in beautiful settings making them very pleasant to visit and explore, these pages describe days out visiting such locations
• Mountain Days Dedicated to rock climbing, mountaineering and hill walking in the UK and beyond. Includes news, weather, gear, routes, gallery, downloads and comprehensive links directory.
• Peak District Walks route maps, route descriptions & photographs of views for the walker, and rambler
• Ramblers Association "to facilitate, for the benefit of everyone, the enjoyment and discovery that walking outdoors can bring, and to promote respect for the life of the countryside" news information, campaigns, local groups, publications. long-distance paths, urban walks, etc
• Shrewsbury Rural Walks Four beautiful wildlife and history walks in the Shrewsbury countryside
• uk.rec.walking and uk.rec.youth-hostel
• UK and Ireland University Hiking, Mountaineering and Climbing Clubs from the Lancaster University Hiking Club
• Walking Britain dedicated to the footpaths that cross the landscape. The National Parks Brecon Beacons and Pennines. Coverage of Scotland and Ireland will be improved with more emphasis on these areas in future; regional information; walks, weather etc
• Walking Cornwall guided walking breaks in Hidden Cornwall; useful Cornish links
• Walks in the New Forest and surrounding area; each walk will provide a pleasant few hours ramble and vary in length from 3 to 12 miles. All have been dog-tested for suitability for 'mans best friend'.

• BBC Walks in Wales northeast and North West map-based selection, with good maps and descriptions
• Offas Dyke provides information and other services to walkers and seeks to promote and protect the 1200-year-old Offa's Dyke and the Offa's Dyke Path, a National Trail approximately 177 miles in length.
• Glamorgan Walks routes, guided walks, local information and good local links
• National Trails enjoying the country. The Countryside Council for Wales
• North Wales 3 selected short walks in the Snowdon, Tryfan and Cadair Idris regions
• South Wales hiking, rambling, walking in the region;
• Walks in Wales from Walking Britain with maps, photos, descriptions and degrees of difficulty

• Bristol University Explorers Club ( sportsvl manager was once the president!)
• South West Coast PathBritain's longest National Trail, running from Minehead in Somerset to South Haven Point near Poole Dorset



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• Cornwall Ramblers Association news, Boscastle paths status, who's who, the groups, walks, Youngsters walks ( 20-30 age group!)
• Car-free days out in Cornwall and Devon; 13 simple walks with map and directions, from local stations
• Cornwall Guide to the Coast path in easy stages
• Cornwall Walks in West Cornwall, around the villages of Breage and Germoe, situated between the towns of Penzance and Helston
• Public Rights of Way and mapping from Cornwall County Council
• Walk Cornwall. - the 300 mile long coastal footpath, part of the South West Coast Path, offering unending views of towering cliffs and crashing surf on the North Coast contrasting with sheltered creeks and picturesque fishing villages on the South Coast. Or discover the network of over 2400 miles of public rights of way.
Walks and Cycle Trails from The Magic of Cornwall
• Walking and Cycling Networks from Cornwall-Guide
• Walking and Hiking in Cornwall suggestions on where to go

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• Devon Social Group SW England. Holidays. Sporting activities. Walks. Canoeing. Horse riding. Quad Biking. Bowling. Quasar. Scuba Diving. Skiing. And much more; events on most days.
• North Devon Walks a directory of useful local links
• Devon Public Rights of Way from Devon County Council covering all aspects of use and maintenance

• Baggers 'R' Us for the less serious hill walkers with issues that affect walkers, stories, links to other walking sites (if they're any good) and links to any other stuff that might be of use, or interest to anyone who enjoys hill-walking.
• Caledonia Hilltreks Hill walking information and guided trekking business in Scotland offering adventure trips in the great outdoors including the Scottish Highlands.
• High Scotland mountain resources, hill listings, transport, weather, webcams and links
• St Cuthberts Way A 100km (62.5 mile) long distance walking route across the Scottish Borders to the Northumberland Coast
• Best Walks in Scotland from Walking Britain with maps, photos, descriptions and degrees of difficulty
• Scottish Mountaineering Club
• Scottish Rights of Way and Access - in Scotland, to become a right of way, a route has to meet certain legal conditions; FAQ; fill in a path report or get advice
• Scottish Youth Hostel Association
• Skyewalk.co.uk a free online independent guide to the best walking routes on Skye, from the classic routes to hidden gems not found in any guidebook. Each walk is carefully researched, giving up to date, reliable information to help you get the most from your visit to this beautiful island.
• South-West Scotland Walking and cycling covering the Borders, Galloway, Scaur and Lowthers
• Langholm Walks 15 short walks in and around the town of Langholm in South West Scotland
• The Angry Corrie ezine; ublisher of mountain tables and fables, and the first and finest hill-walking fanzine in the world. And the only publisher that puts the full text of its publications online. For free. We'd still like you to buy them though
• Walking and Climbing in Scotland; wide selection of illustrated highland and lowland walks reports and opportunities to submit your own
• Walks Scotland 5-15 mile walks in all Scottish Regions, each with walk facts, description and map



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• West Highland Way account of walk which indexes all points at the West Highland Way where there are possibilities to eat/sleep/use sanitary installations. GPS information
• Walking Trip 2005 site to allow allow people to track the progress along the route..Every hour or so, a mobile phone would upload our GPS co-ordinates to this server and create a 3d picture showing exactly where we are at that time.

• Walking and Hiking Official Site of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. Tackle the 560 mile Ulster Way, the North Down Coast path or or enjoy some shorter guided walks. Contacts provided.
• Discover Northern Ireland on foot. 8 way-marked ways, local walks, town tours or walking tours -select from a useful search engine
• Self-Guided Walks in Northern Ireland - independent walking tour of the Antrim Glens & Causeway Coast spends two days on the Moyle Way in the Glens of Antrim, a day on Rathlin Island and three days along the Causeway Coast
• Northern Ireland Guide books for exploring on foot.
• Countryside and Access Activities Network an umbrella organisation which brings together all groups and bodies which have an interest in, or involvement in countryside recreation in Northern Ireland. It recommends 8 Way-marked Days - walks to take local people and visitors through some of Northern Ireland's most beautiful countryside Belfast Walk - no mean City from the BBC Sperrin Hill Walking club Cookstown; details of how to join the organised walks

• Walk Seefeld An independent guide to active summer breaks on the Seefeld plateau in the Austrian Tyrol. Trail descriptions for hiking and biking. Suggestions for organised and independent touring.

• Celtic Nature Irish Walking Tours - self guided; Dingle Way, Kerry Way,
• Dingle Way a complete circuit around the mountainous Dingle Peninsula from Tralee. The route is mostly along fairly easy paths, tracks and minor roads, but there is one high-level stretch crossing a gap on the shoulder of Brandon Mountain.- an 8 day schedule of 14 miles per day
• The Dingle Way 178km walking trail around the Dingle Peninsula in South-West Ireland. Website includes section by section trail descriptions, maps and accommodation listings
• Hill Walking In Irelandby Simon Stewart - photographs, routes, maps, links. Useful Faq covering the subject including GPS
• Irish Waterway Walks a well presented set of walks across Ireland focused on the waterways, with descriptions, maps and related links
• The Kerry Way - the longest of the walking trails in Ireland at 215km. Website includes section by section trail descriptions, maps and accommodation listings.
• Munster Hill Walks graded walks by region, with descriptions
• The Wicklow Way a 132km self-guided walking trail in Ireland. Website includes trail descriptions, maps, accommodation listings and other useful information.
• Mountaineering Council of Ireland (MCI); News, Info and Comment for the hill-walking, climbing and rambling community; Clubs

Tenerife

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• Mount Teide trail report from Mike Reid
• Walking in Tenerife - a trail account 1992 by Henk Nouws of several different area

Australia

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• WalkGPS : Bushwalks in the Perth region, Western Australia; several mainly off-track forest walks in the Darling Ranges within 100km of Perth, Western Australia, for bushwalkers and GPS-users, including route maps, waypoints, pictures, notes, GPS navigation hints and links. The region is famed for its unique and plentiful spring wildflowers.
• Bush walking in Australia the guide for newcomers, with state by state coverage of trails and walking resources
• Bush walking message board
• Bibbulmuntrack 963 km long-distance walk from Perth to Albany
• Federation of Victoria Walking Clubs articles, clubs, general information on areas for bushwalking, specific locations, track conditions etc, links for trail planning, commercial tours and more

New Zealand Tramping

Weather in New Zealand up Contact our New Zealand TrampingLibrarian, John from Tramping New Zealandif you need help with this section

• Tramping New Zealand Tramping New Zealand details a number of tramps within the country. Each tramp has a full description with photos and maps. The site also contains information about the national parks of New Zealand.
• Backcountry New Zealand awesome opportunities for adventure travel, hikes, hiking, tramping and walking, trekking, backpacking backcountry tracks, backcountry trails, hiking trails, photography in spectacular scenery in our national parks.
• Casual Camper tramping club in the Wellington area - activities, photos and trip reports
• Avon Tramping Club Christchurch organise day tramps every Wednesday and Sunday, and over long weekends, and occasionally additional overnight tramps during the weekends or weekdays. Tramping links
• Great Walks
• Info and Track Queenstown; organise trips for independent tourists. Track information
• Lonely Planet Tramping in NZ - buy the book that gives you a head start
• New Zealand Tramper about tramping (hiking or trekking) and walking in New Zealand. Articles, Track finder, The Great Walks, Rgional information, place finder, noticeboard.
• New Zealand Hikes a collection of photos and brief comments covering some of the tramps that I have enjoyed in the back country of New Zealand
• New Zealand Tramping pages by Ian Fisk Introduction, National Parks with features and recommended walks, great walks with details and walk reports, bush-craft, hiking hints
• New Zealand Tramping Resources online and books, trips, clubs, weather
• North Shore Tramping club
• Otago Tramping and mountainering club (Dunedin) trips, bush-craft course, Tramping FAQ, plans for most popular trips; other clubs online
• Otago University Tramping Club a Dunedin, New Zealand based student tramping club. Our online forum provides extra information about tracks and areas of New Zealand.
• Peninsula Tramping Club Christchurch; organise regular trips to cater for people of different levels of fitness and tramping experience.Trips range from easy to hard, and may be anything from day trips to long weekends.Links, Beginners information
• Tramping and Walking Clubs - directory from Te Puna
• Tramping in New Zealand - brief overview and popular treks from Scott Yost's adventures in NZ; useful interactive maps
• Tramping links from Avon Tramping club
• Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club activities, courses, club-night, trips, forum and NZ links for tramping clubs, organisations, resources and equipment

North America

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• American Long-distance Hikes - West To promote fellowship and communication among long distance hikers, and those who support long distance hiking. Trails, journals, perspectives
• American Discovery Trail an off-road trail (wherever possible and feasible) across America for non-motorized users. American Hiking national organization dedicated to serving hikers and protecting the nation's hiking trails; conservation, threats etc; trail information by state
• Expert Advice on Hiking Topics from GORP - getting started, where to go, planning a trip, finding routes etc
• Hiking Discussion Forums from GORP - Ask questions. Get and give advice. Meet other hikers. Improve your skills. Learn something new!
• Hiking Trails in Ohio parks and nature preserves - free reviews of , as well as outdoor recreation ideas and information about nature.
• Lumberjack Entertainment and Sporting Events. - Information on lumberjack contests, world records, competition equipment, and the addresses for timber sports related publications.
• Woodamen's Field Days - Lumberjack Contest. This is one of the predominant lumberjack contests, with contestants coming from as far away as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, Nevada
• Hiking and Biking trails in and about Austin, Nevada, Oregon
• Kauai Hiking - Hawaii hiking guide focusing on the Garden Island of Kauai.
• Trailmonkey lists the best hiking trails for hikers in the State of Oregon
• Hiking and Backpacking Oregon -trails, tips on hiking and backpacking, best places to buy equipment, hiking maps, hiking clubs, etc.
• Outdoors Club tools to help members organize events as well as foster a sense of community; regional trails; articles, calendar, discussion forum
• The Outdoor Woman through expert knowledge, aim to eliminate any fears and questions related to the outdoors by linking with the most current and informative websites. Forum, stories, surveys
• Outward Bound Canada a not-for-profit charitable educational organization and an inspected Independent School. Outward Bound courses are challenging, exhilarating journeys that take place in Canada’s most beautiful wilderness – from the majestic peaks of B.C.’s Coast Mountains to the solitude of northern Ontario’s boreal forest, to the extraordinary white water rivers of the Yukon
• Wilderness Society conservation approach to preserve the wild places

South America

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• Patagonia Adventure Trip Outdoor travel in Patagonia (Argentina - Chile). Trekking Fitz Roy, Perito Moreno Glacier, Torres del Paine, Ushuaia. Enjoy hiking with full camping, bilingual mountain guides and excellent food. Hike glaciers on Ice Cap expeditions. Useful resources: itinerary descriptions, necessary clothes and equipment, photographs, travellers’ comments, fixed dates and customized trips
• Health Information for travellers in Tropical South America outbreaks, diseases, vaccinations, insect protection
• South America for visitors from the About team, as thorough as usual - where to do in each country

GPS	Walks with GPS	top
Accurate navigational aid, based on satellites, available in a range of units suitable for walkers and other sporting activities.
Contact our GPS Librarian, Dave from WalkGPS if you need help with using GPS for walking

• About GPS from the manufacturer Garmin; What is GPS?, Applications, Glossary, downloadable guides: GPS guide for beginners, GPS with Paper Maps
• TtravelByGPS.com Map Waypoints and Tracks to Adventure- free GPS maps for adventure travel, world wide, articles for making your own GPS maps in Garmin and Magellan format, news, review, training information, articles, email support etc.
• Gorp - Using GPS a useful 7- part “GPS How To Series” by John Milne
• GPS Information reviews, tutorial, FAQ, articles and, links
• GPS Navigation and walking advice and help and links from WalkGPS
• GPS Nuts practical guides, tips, tricks, equipment, software reviews, and other related information provided by actual GPS users. Learn how to use GPS, maps and compass. Find some interesting information about equipment
• GPS Reviews FAQ, evaluating GPS, systems
• GPS Trackmaker popular freeware for GPS-users generously provided by Brazilian Odilon Ferreira Junior ; Allows access of maps on the Internet - New Drawing Tools; Creates complete vectorial maps for GPS; New Tracklogs Styles; Multi-Language Version; Links
• GPS World Magazine - articles, products, news, resources, including glossary, links, and online tutorials
• Map Display Programs -Peter Bennett’s listing of links to map display programs for GPS users.
• Wild Rose GPS Maps hints on use of GPS for map plotting

Walks with GPS information

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• Points on the map accounts of walks around the world most using GPS. Mapquest in use
• Foxy's Walks and Photos - Walking Guides with GPS latitude/longitude readings (wgs84) for Greek and Canary Islands, The Algarve, Cyprus and England.. Extensive information.
• GPS data for walking on Naxos collected GPS-data and updated information to the walking guide
• "Walking the Greek Islands - Naxos and the Small Cyclades" from Christian Ucke and Dieter Graf, Munich 2003, graf-editions, ISBN 3-9803130-7-7.
• Walks around Paleochora, Crete useful information with notes about walking in Crete

Commercial Sites

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• Great Outdoors In addition to the outdoor articles, tips and destination information, the best gear is also available from this site. Wide range of outdoor sports covered
• Youth Hostel Association (England and Wales) YHA offers a warm welcome, comfortable bunk rooms, usually with no more than six beds to a room, good food and affordable prices; activities eg self-led walking, climbing, caving etc, online brochure.
• Scottish Youth Hostel Association
• Northern Ireland Guide books for exploring on foot.