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Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks New Zealand and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Admire panoramic views of mountains and alpine lakes as you climb Key Summit; explore golden sand beaches on a stomp through Abel Tasman National Park; and escape to a bird lover's paradise on the Kawerau Track Loop.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks New Zealand:Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventureEach walk features easy-to-use maps , detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and hiking tipsRegional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best walks to complete'Also try' recommendations introduce additional walks nearby'Our Picks' section highlights the best: mountain, coastal, bird-watching, glacial, and dramatic walk experiencesLocal travel experts share their favourite walksEssential 'Toolkit' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, walking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and moreCovers: The North, Central North Island, Southern North Island, Top of the South, Canterbury, West Coast, Otago, The South Set out on foot with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks New Zealand and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special country.

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Italy and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Savour bird's-eye views of the Amalfi Coast; gaze over glaciers and braided river valleys; and wander among vineyards, olive groves and farmsteads.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Italy:Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventureEach walk features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and hiking tipsRegional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best walks to complete'Also try' recommendations introduce additional walks nearby 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: coastal, mountain, history, off-the-beaten-track and foodie walk experiencesLocal travel experts share their favourite walks Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, walking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and moreCovers: The Italian Lakes, Campania & The Amalfi Coast, Abruzzo, Tuscany, Sicily, The Dolomites & Stelvio, Sardinia, Umbria & Le Marche, Liguria, The Western & Maritime AlpsSet out on foot with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Italy and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special country.

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks France and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Make your way up to the flanks of Puy de Dôme, a sleeping volcano with a breathtaking view; wander the wild rocky coastline of La Côte de Granit Rose; and spot pink flamingos in the marshes of the Camargue.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks France:Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventureEach walk features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and walking tipsRegional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best walks to complete'Also try' recommendations introduce additional walks nearby 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: view, family, bucket list, wildlife, and pretty village walk experiencesLocal travel experts share their favourite walksEssential 'Toolkit' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, walking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and moreCovers: Brittany & Normandy, Lille & The Somme, French Alps & Jura, Central France, Provence & the Côte D'Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon, The Pyrenees, Corsica Set out on foot with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks France and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special country.

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks England and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Immerse yourself in myths and legends as you explore Merlin's Cave and the tales of King Arthur; roam the mossy ancient Wistman's Wood that was once part of a mighty English forest; and explore the sumptuous landscape of The Malvern Hills that inspired JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis and Edward Elgar.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks England:Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventureEach walk features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and walking tipsRegional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best walks to complete'Also try' recommendations introduce additional walks nearby 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: history, wildlife, waterside, geological and mindful walk experiences Local travel experts share their favourite walks Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, walking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and moreCovers: Cumbria & the Lakes; Devon & Cornwall; Southwest England; Northern England; Central England; Southeast & East England; LondonSet out on foot with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks England and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special country.

Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks California is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Explore Yosemite National Park, marvel at redwoods, and hike through Gold Country. Inside Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks California Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughoutSpecial features - on California’s highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to takeBest for… section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what’s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Northern Coast & Redwoods, Marin County & the Bay Area, California’s Central Coast, SoCal Coast, Southern Deserts, Kings Canyon, Sequoia & the Southern Sierras, Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe & Gold Country, Northern MountainsEssential info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)Over 60 mapsThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks California, our most comprehensive guide to walking in California, is perfect for those planning to explore California on foot.Looking for more information on California? Check out Lonely Planet’s California guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks Spain is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Marvel at the Pyrenees, hike along the Mediterranean coast, and experience island walks in Mallorca.Inside Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks Spain Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughoutSpecial features - on Spain’s highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to takeBest for… section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what’s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Pyrenees, Picos & Northern Spain, Galicia, the Mediterranean Coast, Central Spain, Andalucia, Mallorca & MenorcaEssential info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)Over 60 mapsThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks Spain, our most comprehensive guide to walking in Spain, is perfect for those planning to explore Spain on foot.Looking for more information on Spain? Check out Lonely Planet’s Spain guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Japan and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Slip into a free rotemburo (outdoor bath) in the forest of Iwaobetsu Onsen; explore Tohoku's famous pilgrim trail deep in the sacred mountains of Yamagata Prefecture; and embrace a cultural stroll past temples and shrines on the island of Miyajima.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Japan:Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventureEach walk features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and walking tipsRegional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best walks to complete'Also try' recommendations introduce additional walks nearby 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: off-the-beaten-path, mountain view, onsen soaking and island-escape walk experiences Local travel experts share their favourite walks Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, walking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and moreCovers: Tokyo, Mt Fuji & Around; Japan Alps & Central Honshu; Kansai; Hiroshima & Western Honshu; Tohoku; Hokkaido; Shikoku; KyushuSet out on foot with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Japan and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special country.

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Great Britain and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Reach Kinder Scout, the Peak District's highest point, for stunning views of the wild surrounding countryside; discover ancient fossils, grassy cliffs and fishing villages along Yorkshire's coastline; and find the perfect beer garden pit-stop on an all-day Dartmoor stomp.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Great Britain:Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventureEach walk features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and walking tipsRegional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best walks to complete'Also try' recommendations introduce additional walks nearby 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: hikes to a pub, bodies of water and mountain walk experiences Local travel experts share their favourite walksEssential 'Toolkit' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, walking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and moreCovers: Cumbria & the Lakes; Devon & Cornwall; Southwest England; Northern England; Central England; Southeast & East England; London; Scotland; WalesSet out on foot with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Great Britain and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special part of the world.

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Australia and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Admire endless horizons atop the thigh-thumping peaks of Tasmania; slip into scenic plunge pools and waterfalls along the Edith River; and stroll through the Clare Valley wine region, sipping and tasting as you go.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Australia:Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventureEach walk features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and hiking tipsRegional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best walks to complete'Also try' recommendations introduce additional walks nearby 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: wildlife, view-inspired, sunset-sip, swim-worthy and secluded walk experiences Local travel experts share their favourite walksEssential 'Toolkit' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, walking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and moreCovers: Sydney & Around; Byron Bay to the Sunshine Coast; The Daintree & the Far North; The Outback; The Kimberley & Pilbara; Southwest Forests to the Sea; Flinders to Fleurieu; Grampians to the High Country; The Prom to the Great Ocean Road; Tasmania's Highlands & CoastlinesSet out on foot with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Australia and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special country.