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Book Review: Voices From the Hills

Just decades ago women were unable to compete in traditional mountain races, yet today we see female runners winning ultra distance events outright. But without knowledge of the pioneers, how can women achieve the same sense of belonging in the mountains as men, asks Keri Wallace. This history of women runners in the hills goes a long way to ...

2 19 May

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Christmas Books - Our Top Picks of 2022

From attention-grabbing guidebooks to action-packed memoirs, and even some poetry, 2022 has seen a crop of inspiring new titles. Whether you're present buying for someone else, or writing your own list to Santa, here's our pick of the best new ...

15 Dec, 2022

On Sacred Ground - A backpacking tour de force

Long books about big walks can be almost as hard going as all those miles trudging under a laden pack, says Dan Bailey, but this story, the second part of an epic solo mountain adventure from Southern Italy to the top of Norway, is a fresh and...

4 Oct, 2022

Running Adventures Scotland, by Ross Brannigan

This attractive guidebook provides an interesting and eclectic mix of routes that will appeal to both runners and walkers alike, says Rob Greenwood.

12 Aug, 2022

Christmas Books - Our Top Picks of 2021

Despite Covid-19, 2021 has been a good year for outdoor literature. From inspiring new guidebooks to historical...

15 15 Dec, 2021

The Fox of Glencoe - Hamish MacInnes

This attractive book is a fitting tribute to a climbing polymath the like of whom we'll probably never see again, says...

4 9 Nov, 2021

Joss Naylor's Lakes, Meres and Waters of the Lake District

Brilliantly written, and a visual feast, this book is an inspiring celebration of the landscape and...

6 15 Oct, 2021

The Earth Beneath My Feet by Andrew Terrill

In Spring 1997, Andrew Terrill dropped a comfortable suburban life to embark on a 7000-mile solo mountain journey...

24 Aug, 2021

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Scottish Wild Country Backpacking

Available now, Scottish Wild Country Backpacking is a celebration of Scotland's wild places and ideal for experienced and self-reliant adventurers. Containing one single-day route, other routes range from between 2 to 4 days - making for a grea...

13 Dec, 2022

Little Peak Press - Autumn / Winter 2021

Little Peak Press publishes and reviews books inspired by time spent in the mountains and other wild lands. We aspire to make beautiful books that take you to these places.

17 Nov, 2021

Mountain Equipment to support Boardman Tasker Award

The Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature, is delighted to announce that it will now be officially supported by Mountain Equipment, the Manchester-based outdoor clothing and equipment manufacturer.

20 Oct, 2021