Travel

The story of extraordinary women who lost their way - their sense of self, their identity, their freedom - and found it again through walking in the wild. A feminist exploration of the power of walking in nature, following in the footsteps of Gwen John, Georgia O'Keeffe, Frieda Lawrence, Clara Vyvyan, Simone de Beauvoir and Nan Shepherd.

Tells the history of the city, from the first refugees arriving in the mists of the lagoon in the fourth century to the rise of a great mercantile state and a trading empire, the wars against Napoleon and the tourist invasions of today.

One millennial, six coach trips, one big generation gap.

A dizzying portrait of contemporary Cuba as it has rarely been seen, by an up-and-coming Cuban novelist.

River and canal walks can have special appeal, the scenery always changing due to flowing water, weirs, locks and the changing countryside. Lenny Antonelli introduces some of the best river and canal trails in the east and east midlands, from short strolls to a five-day trek along the Barrow.

One summer, Simon Armitage decided to walk the Pennine Way - a challenging 256-mile route usually approached from south to north, with the sun, wind and rain at your back.

Castles are the most familiar medieval landmark across the Irish countryside. Their often romantic appearance belies their turbulent history and their lore abounds in stories of sieges, betrayals and daring escapes.

A Breath of Fresh Éire is a collection of essays that celebrates the beauty of the Irish landscape and showcases both famous landmarks and lesser-known locations. The text is accompanied by stunning photographs taken by the author.

This large-format, comprehensive book offers the itineraries of a lifetime for explorers and adrenaline junkies alike.

The Kerry Way is one of Ireland’s longest waymarked Ways, and arguably its finest. It runs for about 130 miles (210 km) through Ireland's most spectacular mountain landscapes, starting and finishing in the town of Killarney. Dramatic peaks and glens, wild moorlands, loughs and windswept passes blend with extensive coastal panoramas. The complete walk takes about nine days, but it can easily be shortened. Each section ends at a village or town with welcoming Irish pubs and B&Bs.

An enticing exploration of the smallest islands of the British Isles from the award-winning, bestselling author of The Butterfly Isles.