Northern Ireland: the Unmissable Walks
The definitive guidebook for walking in Northern Ireland: 36 epic walks hand-picked by a County Down local.
The only guidebook for Northern Ireland with real OSNI maps inside: this makes navigation easy.
The Causeway Coast, the Glens of Antrim, the Mourne Mountains, the Sperrins and much more.
Also includes:
- New walks in the Mournes which were not included in our previous Mourne Mountain book: including the Mournes Grand Traverse, our newly designed 55km challenge circuit which has been divided into two stages.
- Game of Thrones film locations
- List of Irish place names
- Numbered waypoints linking maps to text
The Mourne Mountains: 30 best hikes
30 epic walks in Northern Ireland's highest mountains.
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The only Mournes guidebook with Real OSNI Maps inside (1:25k): no need to carry separate maps!
The only Mournes guidebook written by a local walker with decades of experience.Â
Also includes:
▶ Numbered waypoints linking the Real Maps to our clear descriptions
▶ Graded routes to suit all abilities
▶ Everything the hiker needs to know: route descriptions, difficulty, weather, how to get there, and more
▶ 4 different ways to summit Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest peak
▶ The 21 mile Mourne Wall challenge walk
▶ List of Irish place names
▶ Information on Wildlife, Plants & Geology
▶ Game of Thrones film locations
▶ Section on accommodation
Walking Brittany
32 epic coastal walks Brittany in France
Real IGN Maps inside: 1:25,000.
No ‘fillers’! Only unmissable walks made the cut.
Wild coastline: towering cliffs, remote headlands, forgotten islands and stunning beaches which would not be out of place on a Caribbean island.
Walking Chamonix Mont Blanc
​The 20 hikes in the Chamonix Valley that need to be on your Bucket List. No fillers. Only must-do hikes are included.
â–º Real IGN Maps inside: 1:25,000
â–º Detailed information on public transport, including cable cars
â–º Our secret tips on how to get away from the crowds
â–º Numbered waypoints linking the Real Maps to our clear descriptions
â–º Graded routes to suit all abilities
► Everything the hiker needs to know: route descriptions, difficulty, weather, how to get there, and more
â–º Information on Wildlife and Plants
Our walks have been carefully selected to enable easy access by public transport, including the Chamonix Valley’s incredible cable car network.
Chamonix is the most famous mountain town in the world. It is where mountaineering began.Â
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Its peerless reputation owes everything to the mighty Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe: our hikes will take you to the finest viewpoints of the mountain and its glaciers.
Tour du Mont Blanc (2024 updated version)
Complete guidebook for planning and trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc, the world's most famous trek
Real maps for each stage: 1:25,000. No need to carry a separate map!
Unique Itinerary Planner: plan a bespoke itinerary to match your ability and vacation schedule. All difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain are done for you
Everything the trekker needs to know: route descriptions, costs, budget, difficulty, weather, how to get there, and more
Full accommodation listings: spectacularly situated mountain huts, villages and hamlets
Full section on camping: a complete list of camping locations
10 exciting variants to the main route!
Information for both self-guided and guided trekkers
Trekking the Dolomites AV1 (2024 updated version)
Fully Updated for 2024!
The only guidebook exclusively for the AV1.
Real maps inside (Tabacco 1:25,000): the finest maps available for the Dolomites.
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Everything you need to know to plan and walk Italy's most popular long distance route.
Also includes:
Numbered waypoints linking maps to text
Unique Itinerary Planner: plan a bespoke itinerary to match your ability and vacation schedule. All difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain are done for you
7 Proposed Itineraries of between 6 and 11 days
Everything the trekker needs to know to plan the route: route descriptions, costs, budget, difficulty, weather, how to get there, and more   Â
Full accommodation listings: spectacularly situated mountain huts
Section on Camping
Exciting variants to the main route
Information for both self-guided and guided trekkers
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Edge to edge colour: the most modern and beautiful guidebooks
Trekking the Corsica GR20 (2025 2nd edition)
Available now! The new 2nd edition.
The only two-way guide to the GR20: both northbound and southbound routes are described in full.
Real IGN Maps included (1:25,000): no need to carry separate maps.
15 different itineraries: schedules of 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 days. Includes both northbound and southbound itineraries. Difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain are done for you.
Also includes:
- Detailed information on equipment and travelling light
- Detailed information on getting to/from all trail-heads
- Everything the trekker needs to know: route, costs, difficulty, weather, travel, and more
- Full accommodation listings: spectacularly situated mountain huts and campsites
- Information for both self-guided and guided trekkers
- Numbered waypoints linking the Real Maps to our clear descriptions
- Information on Wildlife and Plants
Trekking the Mallorca GR221
Available Now!
The definitive two-way guide to the Mallorca GR221 (the Drystone Way): both northbound and southbound routes are described in full.
Real Maps: Full mapping inside (1:25,000) by Editorial Alpina. All accommodation is numbered and marked on the maps.
12 different itineraries: schedules of 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 days for hikers and runners. Includes both northbound and southbound itineraries. Difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain/loss are done for you.
Also includes:
- Detailed information on equipment and travelling light
- Full accommodation listings: the best hotels and refugis
- Everything the trekker needs to know: route, costs, difficulty, weather, travel, and more
- Public Transport map and information
- Essential info for both self-guided and guided trekkers
- Information on the drystone structures along the route
- Information on plants and wildlife
- History of drystone structures along the route
- Numbered waypoints linking the Real Maps to our clear descriptions
Trekking Iceland's Laugavegur Trail (& Fimmvörðuháls Trail)
Available Now!
The definitive two-way guide to Iceland's Laugavegur Trail (& Fimmvörðuháls Trail): both southbound and northbound routes are described in full.
Real Maps: full mapping inside (1:40,000), made specifically for the treks by Knife Edge Outdoor Guidebooks. All accommodation/campsites are numbered and marked on the maps.
14 different itineraries: schedules of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days for hikers and runners. Includes both southbound and northbound itineraries. Difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain/loss are done for you.
Also includes:
- Detailed information on equipment and travelling light
- Full accommodation/campsite listings
- Everything the trekker needs to know: route, costs, difficulty, weather and more
- Travel to the trail-head
- Essential info for both self-guided and guided trekkers
- Information on the volcanic sights along the route
- Information on plants and wildlife
- History of Iceland
- Numbered waypoints linking the Real Maps to our clear descriptions
Trekking Map: Iceland's Laugavegur Trail (& Fimmvörðuháls Trail)
Available Now
Waterproof sheet map for Iceland's Laugavegur Trail (& Fimmvörðuháls Trail): 1:40,000. Includes free GPX downloads for the trails.
The definitive map to Iceland’s two best trails: larger scale and more detail than any other map. Made specifically for the treks by Knife Edge Outdoor Guidebooks.
- Waterproof
- Free GPX downloads
- Tough
- Lightweight
- All huts/campsites are marked
- Information on distances, times and altitude gain/loss between huts/campsites
- Hot springs and fumaroles are marked
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The Laugavegur Trail is one of the world's most beautiful and aspirational treks. It leads you into the heart of Iceland’s unique ice-capped, volcanic terrain. Experience spectacular and unusual landscapes, the likes of which you will not find anywhere else on the planet. Impressive volcanic peaks are a constant companion and steam gushes from the ground. This is Iceland at its best and it will be an adventure that you will never forget
Everest Base Camp: Trekking Map (includes Classic EBC, Three Passes & Gokyo Lakes)
Available now!
The best sheet map for the Everest treks: Classic EBC, Three Passes & Gokyo Lakes (all clearly colour coded).
1:40,000 - larger scale and more detail than any other Everest map. Perfect for planning and navigation.
Includes walk-in route to Lukla
Made specifically for the Everest treks by Knife Edge Outdoor Guidebooks:
- English/French/German map key
- 1:40,000
- Numerous variants
- Includes free GPX downloads for the trail
- GPS compatible
- Tougher than traditional maps: try to tear me!
- More water-resistant than traditional maps
- Lighter than traditional maps
- Huts/accommodation marked on the map
Trekking Everest Base Camp: Classic EBC, Three Passes & Gokyo Lakes: 1:40,000 mapping
Available Oct/Nov 24. Pre-order now to get one of the first batch.
The definitive guidebook for trekking in the Everest Region: essential reading for both guided and self-guided trekkers. This book really knocks the ball out of the park. It fully describes the Classic Everest Base Camp Trek, 3-Passes Trek, Gokyo Lakes & 7 other incredible treks. It contains all the information you need to plan and execute your trek including:
- How to organise a trek in the Everest region: booking a guided trip, independent trekking (which is still permitted around Everest), guides & porters.
- Detailed advice on choice of trek: 29 different itineraries.
- Altitude acclimatisation: how to avoid altitude sickness (AMS).
- Travel to the trail-heads: air travel & hiking into the Everest region.
- What equipment you need to bring.
- What to expect on the trail: accommodation, food & daily routine.
- Describes the walk-in route from Jiri/Bhandar to Lukla.
The book is also packed full of information that you will not find in any other guide:
- Orientation charts show exactly which peaks are visible from each significant viewpoint: it a trip of a lifetime so we want you to know exactly what you will see from each viewpoint.
- 1:40,000 scale mapping: the most detailed mapping available for the Everest region: all villages and accommodation locations are marked on the maps.
- Detailed sections on Buddhist monuments and Sherpa culture.
- Detailed information on Yetis.
