Nick Drainey Livres

These 25 walks explore the glorious architecture and parks at Glasgow's heart, as well as the best green places and built heritage within an hour's journey.

hese 25 walks explore the picturesque places round Stirling and Falkirk, from the windswept drama of bare hills to the tranquill setting of canals, lochs, reservoirs and riversides.

Focusing on family-friendly exploration, this guide features around 30 accessible walking routes in the Central Belt, all reachable by public transport. Designed for all ages and abilities, the walks prioritize enjoyment over challenge, encouraging memorable adventures. Each route includes engaging facts and stories about local history and wildlife, along with practical tips for beginners on preparation and navigation. Additionally, the author shares insights on keeping younger walkers entertained, ensuring a fun experience for the entire family.

25 walks in and around Edinburgh featuring the best of the city as well as the harbours beaches and nature reserves of the Firth of Forth, the hills and glens of the Pentlands and the parkland of some of the finest nearby country estates.

I used to think a ‘proper walk’ meant climbing up a big mountain...  While other guides plot intrepid mountaineering missions, workouts and route marches, this book returns to the core of what walking really means. It is unhurried, leisurely and, most importantly, an ‘act of travelling’ – an experience, not a box to be ticked. Highland Walks provides details of environmentally-conscious and budget-friendly outings for all the family. Each walk is hand-picked to be accessible from the public transport network between Perth and Inverness. Walk times and difficulty ratings are set out for every route, alongside interesting facts for curious minds and key landmarks to spot. Once you learn to lose yourself without ever leaving the path, every stroll can become an adventure.