Business Details
29 Years
experience
Expert Walking Guidebooks & Holidays in Northern England
Established by Mark Reid, Innway Publications series of walking guidebooks offers a distinctive approach to exploring Northern England's most scenic landscapes. With over two decades of experience in crafting walking routes, our publications combine detailed navigation with insights into local history, geology, and traditional pubs. As a former brewery manager turned walking guidebook author, Mark Reid brings both industry expertise and a deep passion for the countryside to every route. Our guidebooks have been recognised by major national publications, including multiple 'Travel Book of the Week' awards in The Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday, and The Guardian.We specialise in creating circular walking holidays that connect classic country pubs, allowing walkers to experience the region's natural beauty and hospitality. Our commitment to sustainable tourism is demonstrated through our conservation donation scheme, which has contributed over 2,725 to national park projects. Innway Publications provides comprehensive resources including accommodation guides, trail maps, and navigation skills workshops to ensure memorable walking experiences.
Services
Walking Guidebooks
Inn-to-Inn Holidays
Accommodation Guides
Trail Maps
Navigation Skills Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of walking route development expertise
- Our routes combine detailed navigation with curated pub stops
- Award-winning guidebooks featured in The Sunday Times and The Guardian
- We contribute to national park conservation projects
- We provide comprehensive route planning and accommodation resources
What people say
Crystal-clear navigation
Inspirational landscapes
Premiership boozers
Meticulously researched routes
Memorable experiences
Services
Walking Guidebooks
Our walking guidebooks provide meticulously researched routes through Northern England's national parks. Each publication combines detailed navigation instructions with historical context and pub recommendations. Routes are graded by difficulty and distance to suit various abilities.
Inn-to-Inn Holidays
Experience curated walking holidays connecting traditional country pubs across scenic landscapes. Our packages include accommodation guides, luggage transfer options, and local attraction information. Routes range from 6 to 7 days with daily distances of 14-16 miles.
Navigation Skills
We offer navigation training courses led by qualified mountain leaders. Sessions cover map reading, compass use, and route planning for both day and multi-day walks in varied terrain conditions.
Accommodation Guides
Detailed accommodation guides highlight traditional inns and guesthouses along our walking routes. Each entry includes pricing information, facilities details, and proximity to key trail points for effective trip planning.
Trail Maps
Our trail maps feature precise elevation profiles, terrain markers, and points of interest. Available as standalone products or digital downloads, they complement our guidebooks with additional route variations and safety information.
People
Mark Reid
Author & Founder
Geography graduate and former brewery manager with 25+ years' experience creating walking routes. Qualified Mountain Leader and author of 17 guidebooks, including multiple award-winning titles. Yorkshire resident since childhood.
Questions
What areas do your guidebooks cover?
We cover all major Northern England national parks including Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, Peak District, North York Moors, and Northumberland.
Are routes suitable for all abilities?
Our guidebooks include graded routes from moderate to challenging, with daily distances ranging from 14-16 miles and elevation gains up to 1,000 metres.
Do you provide accommodation information?
Yes, each guidebook includes detailed accommodation guides with pub and guesthouse listings, pricing, and proximity to trail routes.
How do navigation courses work?
Our skills courses combine classroom instruction with practical field sessions, covering map reading, compass use, and route planning for varied terrain.
Are digital versions available?
Currently we offer printed guidebooks through our website and partner retailers, with digital map downloads available as supplementary resources.
What conservation initiatives do you support?
Our payback scheme donates £1 from each book sale to national park conservation projects, with over £2,725 contributed to date.
