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Publisher of rainproof guidebooks to adventurous long-distance walks and treks worldwide

24/07/2025

The incredible hexagonal basalt columns of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Giant’s Causeway are a geological marvel 🌟 Our guidebook explains the science behind these formations, while sharing the legendary tales of Finn McCool and his connection to this mythical landscape 🥾

📍Giant's Causeway | Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and salmon fishery cottage | Ballintoy Church
📸 Tm9855 | Jessica Knowlden | Jacquetta Megarry

Find our beautifully illustrated guidebook here: rucsacs.com/books/ccw

21/07/2025

Explore Northern Ireland's spectacular coast with our Causeway Coast Way guidebook ☘️ This 32-mile route showcases dramatic clifftops, pristine beaches and the world-famous Giant's Causeway, and combines perfectly with trips to Rathlin Island and the challenging Moyle Way for a complete 4-7 day walking adventure. 🌊

Find our pocket-friendly guidebook here: rucsacs.com/books/ccw

17/07/2025

Our Rob Roy Way guidebook brings one of Scotland's Great Trails to life with tales of Rob Roy MacGregor and the clan conflicts that shaped Scottish history 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Walk or cycle through his haunts, from Drymen to Pitlochry, on this fascinating route past stunning lochs and glens! 🥾 🚲

Listen to a feature on the route on Scotland Outdoors - BBC Radio Scotland (from minute 11.45 to 19.15): bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l9fbc7

📍Reflections in Loch Tay | Climbing Glen Ogle on the 1870 Viaduct | Stone circle in Fonab forest
📸 Lee Gillion (Dreamstime) | Jacquetta Megarry | Jacquetta Megarry

14/07/2025

Follow in the footsteps of Scotland's famous outlaw with our Rob Roy Way guidebook ⚔️ This 79-mile route through the southern Highlands connects Drymen with Pitlochry through stunning landscapes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🌿

You can find our recently updated edition in print and eBook format here: rucsacs.com/books/rrw

10/07/2025

The Snowdonia Slate Trail passes through landscapes transformed by the slate industry that once roofed the world! ⚒️ Our guidebook brings this fascinating industrial history to life as you walk across green valleys to dramatic mountain passes, and from wild moorlands to breathtaking river gorges 🏔️

Our 2nd edition features World Heritage Site content, route updates, and fresh photos—plus it's lighter and more pocketable: rucsacs.com/books/sts

📍Vivian slate quarry near Llanberis | Steam train on the Ffestiniog Railway | Welsh slate fence
📸 Gavin Haskell | Serjio74 | Bobrooky (Dreamstime)

07/07/2025

Discover Wales' industrial heritage with our Snowdonia Slate Trail guidebook. This 83-mile circular route explores the historic quarries, mountainside slate villages, and stunning landscapes that shape the World Heritage Site of Northwest Wales ⛰️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Find our guidebook here: rucsacs.com/books/sst

03/07/2025

Our St Magnus Way guidebook reveals the fascinating story of this 12th-century Norse earl and martyr ⚔️ From his burial at Christchurch in Birsay to his final resting place in Kirkwall Cathedral, discover ancient sites and breathtaking coastal views as you trace his final journey across Orkney 🏰

For stunning video footage, check out our YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=AzTn5l8w5-s

📍Waulkmill Bay | St Magnus Church | Scapa Distillery with Cattle
📸 David Mazza | Dawn Moody | Dawn Moody

30/06/2025

Follow in the footsteps of St Magnus on this 60-mile pilgrimage route across Orkney. Our guidebook explores the history, spirituality and stunning landscapes of this unique northern archipelago ⛪ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

You can find our guidebook here: rucsacs.com/books/smw

26/06/2025

July is perfect for wildlife spotting on the Fife Coastal Path! 👀 Our guidebook helps you identify seabirds, marine mammals, and coastal flora you might encounter. What's your most memorable wildlife sighting on a walk? 🐧 🦭

You can find recent route updates here: rucsacs.com/books/fcp

📍Kincraig Point | Puffins on the Isle of May | Across Lower Largo beach to Largo Law
📸 Jacquetta Megarry

23/06/2025

Explore 117 miles of stunning coastline with our Fife Coastal Path guidebook 🌊 From the Forth Bridges to the Tay Bridge, this route showcases historic fishing villages along the East Neuk of Fife, rugged beaches, and abundant wildlife 🐟

Find our guidebook in print and eBook formats here: rucsacs.com/books/fcp

19/06/2025

The Cumbria Way showcases the Lake District's diverse beauty—from Coniston Water to Skiddaw Forest and the historic city of Carlisle ⛰️ Our rainproof guidebook helps you navigate this spectacular route in all weather 🌦️

Did you know that the legendary Paddy Dillon, featured in the recent film 'The Salt Path', wrote our guidebook too? 👀 Find the guidebook here: rucsacs.com/books/cbr

📍Eagle Crag from the Cumbria Way | En route to Old Dungeon Ghyll | Nichol End Marine
📸 Paddy Dillon

16/06/2025

Our newly updated Cumbria Way guidebook covers this classic 73-mile route through the heart of the Lake District. Perfect for walkers of all levels with clear maps and practical information for a quintessential Lakeland journey 🏞️

Our third edition contains route updates, many minor improvements, and it maintains a robust, perfect binding that is glued and sewn 👌

You can find our 2025 edition in print and eBook formats here: rucsacs.com/books/cbr

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Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

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http://www.rucsacs.com/

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Publisher of rainproof guidebooks to adventurous long-distance walks and treks worldwide since 2000. Rucksack Readers has published 40 guidebooks so far and, in September 2018 finally a new website.