Walking holidays are popular with travellers exploring historic or scenic routes all around the globe, ranging from arduous wilderness treks to gentle urban strolls. The library collection holds a range of resources to assist in planning for this type of holiday, including

• travel guide series for walkers, such as the Automobile Association and Lonely Planet's walking guides
• specialist walking series from publishers such as Cicerone, TrailBlazer and Falcon
• official guides on specific route systems, such as the UK National trail system
• technical works on wilderness and survival techniques
• travel writing about walking
• maps for key hiking destinations
• series on camping

Staff can also assist in locating online resources, including Apps.