We are working on providing links to various websites that will help you get the most from your adventure into the wonderful UK countryside. These links will appear as quickly as possible and, if you'd like to be considered for inclusion, please do contact mike@walking-books.com
NATIONAL PARKS
The Yorkshire Dales National Park - Official website to The Yorkshire Dales National Park...outstanding scenery, a range of wildlife habitats and a rich cultural heritage.
The Lake District National Park - With more than 3,500 kilometres of rights of way and 12 of the largest lakes in England, there's something for everyone!
The Cairngorms National Park - The Cairngorms National Park is Britain's largest National Park. It contains within it a unique range of landscapes, wildlife, habitats, and people.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park - This National Park has something for everyone - low level and hill walking, cycling, boating, golf, wildlife watching and for the more adventurous, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing and mountain biking.
The South Downs National Park - Whatever you are looking to do, for residents & visitors alike, the South Downs National Park offers a multitude of things to see and enjoy.
Northumberland National Park - The land of the far horizons - a landscape of limitless beauty from Hadrian's Wall to the Cheviot Hills.
The Broads National Park - The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is Britain's largest protected wetland and third largest inland waterway, with the status of a national park.
The Snowdonia National Park - Snowdonia attracts thousands of visitors each year who enjoy its amazing landscapes and the wealth of outdoor activities on offer.
The Brecon Beacons National Park - The scenery here is both beautiful and diverse - rolling countryside and valleys, wide open spaces to the wild beauty of the waterfalls and caves.
The Peak District National Park - Make the most of your visit to the glorious Peak District.
Dartmoor National Park - With over 450 miles (730km) of public rights of way, Dartmoor has an abundance of walking routes to suit all tastes and abilities.
Exmoor National Park - A unique landscape of moorland, woodland, valleys and farmland, shaped by people and nature over thousands of years.
The North York Moors National Park - The North York Moors National Park is a beautiful landscape of stunning moorland, spectacular coast, ancient woodland and historic sites.
The New Forest National Park - The New Forest National Park is a unique landscape of ancient woodland, heather-covered heath, wide lawns, boggy mires, gentle farmland, coastal saltmarsh and mudflats and picturesque villages.
WHERE TO EAT, DRINK & STAY
The Farmers Arms in Muker - A fabulous, traditional Yorkshire Dales pub in the heart of Swaledale - and my local for many years!
Keld Lodge - A warm welcome awaits you at Keld Lodge in beautiful upper Swaledale.
Square and Compass - If you enjoy good food and drink in a lovely location, then you will love our friends at the The Square & Compass near Harrogate.
Hellifield Peel Castle - A warm Yorkshire welcome awaits guests at the award winning Hellifield Peel Castle (as seen on C4 Grand Designs) in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
Yorebridge House - Looking for luxury hotel accomodation in Wensleydale? Yorebridge House is for you.
Sladen Lodge - Sladen Lodge offer superb self catering accommodation in the Peak District for groups of up to 16 guests in 7 en-suite bedrooms.
Swaledale Country Holidays - The Gold Award winning Swaledale House is the perfect self-catering base to explore the wonderful Swaledale.
West Winds Yorkshire Tearooms - Traditional tearooms, tea-garden and bed and breakfast at the heart of the Dales.
Holiday Cottages - Endless choice of properties are as varied as their surroundings, ranging from charming cottages and converted farm buildings to bungalows and town houses.
1 South View - A welcoming self catering holiday cottage in Burtersett, UpperWensleydale that's perfect for couples and small families.
Elslack Grange - The Grade 2 Listed 'Elslack Grange' B&B is located in the hamlet of Elslack, just 5 miles outside Skipton.
Beech Hill Hotel - Makes a great base for exploring the lakes and fells of the Lake District and a cosy warm fireside retreat to comeback to after all the exploring!
Keepers Cottage - A perfect Cumbrian holiday cottage nestling quietly at the end of a short woodland drive.
Ingleborough Cottages - Walker and dog friendly self-catering cottages with great walks right from the door!
Dales & Vales Cottage Holidays - Self-catering holiday cottages, affordable prices, basic to luxury and many pet friendly! All this and more in the Yorkshire Dales, Moors and Coast, Durham and Teesdale, Northumberland, Cumbria and The Lake District.
Portpatrick Holiday Cottage - If you’re planning a holiday or a short break near picturesque Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway, you’ll get a warm welcome at Kirklauchline self catering Holiday Cottage.
Lee House - An award winning guest house in Lynton, ideally located for exploring Exmoor and North Devon.
OUTDOOR GEAR & COURSES
Kendal Mountaineering Services - Providers of quality bespoke outdoor activity and skills trainings courses in The Lake District, Wales and Scotland.
Country Adventures - Walking holidays & Adventure breaks specialist.
Walk Yorkshire Specialists in themed guided walking holidays in Yorkshire and self-guided tours in one of England’s most beautiful counties.
North East Guides - Guided walks and navigation courses in the North of England.
Walkers Ways will organise your self-guided walk on the West Highland Way leaving you to enjoy your holiday.
Peak Mountaineering - Specialist providers of UK and overseas mountain activities and training based in the Peak District National Park.
Chocolate Fish - The Performance Merino Specialists - don't leave home without them.
Lakeland Summits - Outdoor adventure activities and walking challenges for Corporate clients, Charities and Education.
Peak District Walking Days - Great days out in the Peak District! Guided walks, Team away days, Navigation & compass skills days, Night walks, Abseiling.
Kevin Walker Mountain Activities - Kevin offers effective navigation and hill-skills training, plus astonishing walking breaks in the Welsh mountains.
Webtogs - Webtogs has been helping people get outdoors, and enjoy their time outside even more since 2006.
Retired & Restless - Walking and special interest holidays to groups of fans of the wild places all over the UK.
National 3 Peaks Challenge - All about the national 3 peaks challenge and the great outdoors.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Fotodayz - A professional photographer specializing in Landscape Photography Workshops/Holidays in Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales and beyond!
Stewart Smith Photography - Stewart is an award winning landscape photographer whose work is frequently published in local and national magazines.
Graeme Peacock Photographic Imagery - One of the best known and most highly regarded photographers of landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, castles, stately homes, people and transport in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Cumbria
David Taylor Photography - David’s work has appeared in a number of national and regional magazines. He regularly writes and illustrates a monthly regional walk for ‘North East Life’ and is a frequent contributor to ‘Living North’.
PLACES TO VISIT
Rheged Centre - There's plenty on offer for you at Rheged in Cumbria with a bustling calendar of events and activities to keep the whole family entertained.
White Scar Cave - The longest show cave in Britain. Spectacular location in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Honister Slate Mine - A unique award winning experience, England's last working slate mine and England's first Via Ferrata!
USEFUL INFORMATION ON THE OUTDOORS
Social Hiking -In a nutshell, Social Hiking is a geo-blogging tool designed to let you share your adventures with others live as you are doing them!
Walks4all - If you are thinking of doing the Three Peaks Walk or exploring the Pendle area, then the CD/DVD set's from our friends at Walks4all are for you.
The Happy Hiker - Provides free simple to follow directions for various walking routes, including GPS downloads and gives basic advice on a variety of walking issues.
Walking on the Web - Creating an overview of walking in Europe "Our mission is to bring you the most comprehensive information on walking in Europe, including walking routes, walking festivals, walking holidays, retailers and equipment and all free to view."
The Quirky Traveller - Share Zoe's love of travel and life’s more quirky aspects.
My Outdoors - The latest news and views on hillwalking and outdoors...
Walks Around Britain - Britain's only walking website with video walks from across the country.
The Good Dog Guide - Walking in the countryside with your dog? This site is packed full of useful information.
