Greatest Walks of the World: 200 incredible hikes of a lifetime: amazing adventures and epic trails

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Explore the most epic walking routes of the world from the comfort of your armchair: chart the routes, read details only a local would know, and see the beautiful destinations for yourself. Use this book to choose where to walk next, with notes on what to research before you travel, beautiful colour photographs of highlights along the way, and enough information to allow you to make an informed decision about the right walk for you. With routes ranging upward of several days to complete, and with a variety of terrains to choose from, you are sure to find a breath-taking adventure to walk next. Among the walks included in the book there are some spectacular Australian and New Zealand routes. It features Australias Three Capes Trek and Dove Lake Circuit, both in Tasmania, as well as the Larapinta Trail (Northern Territories) and the Great Ocean Walk. Also included are classic New Zealand walks: the Tongariro Crossing and the Milford Track. Whether the Himalayas or Mt Fuji are on your bucket list, or you are looking for more obscure treks to discover, such as striding with Maasai guides through the remote corners of their homeland, Greatest Walks of the World will spur your spirit of adventure and set you planning the trek of a lifetime.

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Stuart Butler is an avid hiker who writes about hiking, wildlife, and conservation issues. He is also an award-winning photographer. Mary Caperton Morton is a science and travel writer based in southwest Montana. When shes not writing, Mary climbs mountains, hikes, skis, and takes photographs.