Walking guides on e-books

One of the most popular Christmas presents last year was the Kindle, probably the most popular e-book reader available. People are rediscovering the joy of reading, without having to have bookcase upon bookcase to accommodate all the material. But you shouldn’t use owning an e-book reader as an excuse to stay on the sofa, snuggled by the fire. They can be useful for activities such as walking and hiking, too.

There is an amazing range of walking guides now available as e-books and the beauty of the e-book reader is that you can slip it into your day pack and it weighs next to nothing. Gone are the days of having to lug a heavy guide with you. And if you’re going travelling for a few months, they’re even more practical.

You can even get a how-to guide on walking. For example, James Carron�s e-book �Walking a beginner�s guide� takes you through the basics, what equipment you�ll need, advice on how to walk with dogs or children, and what kind of terrain you should choose according to your fitness level Once you�ve got the hang of basic country walking, the guide has more information on hill walking and tells you when you might need specialist equipment like ice grips for shoes or crampons.

Carron�s e-book on walking focuses on Great Britain, and includes some of the best-loved walks in the UK. He also links walks with places to camp along the way. With an e-book reader in your backpack, you�ll never want for entertainment � either at night in your tent or when you�re on a train, bus or plane travelling to and from your destination.

The only other thing you might need to remember is your charger � so that you can charge the e-book reader overnight, ready for the next day�s hiking trail.� This is especially important if you haven�t got a paper guide with you as well as the e-book.