Description
About the book. A good hike is also about choosing the right time of year. Where To Go When: Hiking provides 96 suggestions for hikes around the world, distributed across the twelve months of the year. This 2026 book allows you to compare short trips and longer treks, finding ideas that suit both your available time and the type of nature experience you desire.
Content. Each month presents eight routes. Selection charts help you sort through the options, while maps and nature photography showcase the landscapes awaiting in the book’s hiking suggestions. The reviews provide information on start and end points, length, duration, and difficulty level. The Camino Francés in Spain, the John Muir Trail in California, and the Strandloper in South Africa exemplify the range. Authors Sarah Baxter and Paul Bloomfield place the routes in a seasonal context.
Who is this book suitable for? The book is suitable for hikers seeking ideas for an upcoming holiday, and for those who enjoy reading about treks before choosing a destination. It serves as an inspirational guide and a starting point for further planning of individual trips. Use the monthly chapters to find interesting areas, and compare distance and character before selecting your favorites. There is room here for both smaller excursions and larger hiking projects.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire and see them in the context of the rest of your trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to become acquainted with each location. Browse with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you wish to achieve and what you want time to experience. Allow space for breaks and detours. A physical book is excellent to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Revisit an idea you have noted and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with the destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2026. 328 pages. ISBN 9781837588756.
