The Walker's Handbook - Footpath Publications

This is the newest edition and most updated walker's handbook in the British Isles - all you need to know written by the author Hugh Westacott ! One of the most comprehensive books of the subject with an extremely detailed index and aspects of walking.

The book's chapters is divided as follows ;

- Walking etiquette
- Walking techniques
- Clothing and equipment
- The topographic maps used in the British Isles
- Map-reading and navigation techniques
- The Global Navigation Satellite System
- Footpath guides
- Safety, first aid, the weather, hazards, and mountain rescue
- Walking in winter
- Walking in England and Wales
- Rights of way and acces law
- Walking in Scotland
- Walking in Ireland
- Walking in the Isle of Man and the Channel Isles
- Walking holidays
- Backpacking
- Challenge walks, peak-bagging, and walking festivals
- Clubs , walking with children, letterboxing and geocaching
- Leading and guiding walks and walking tours