Fastpacking : Multi-day running adventures: tips, stories and route ideas

From a two-day bothy tour in the Scottish Highlands to a week running hut to hut in the Alps, it opens up a world of mountain travel that sits between trail running and backpacking. This guidebook is an introduction to fastpacking for trail runners of all abilities, combining 12 tried-and-tested route ideas with 12 inspirational stories from leading runners, including Jez Bragg, Anna Frost and Jasmin Paris, alongside comprehensive practical guidance on everything needed to plan and prepare for a multi-day running adventure. Route ideas span the UK, Europe and Asia—from the Bannau Brycheiniog and Eryri in Wales to Dartmoor, the Cumbria Way, the Coast to Coast, the West Highland Way and Knoydart in Britain, to the UTMB, the Dolomites Alta Via 1 and the Alpine Pass Route in Europe, and the Manaslu Mountain Trail Race in Nepal. Each route includes mapping, gradient profiles, highlights and tales from the trail, giving enough detail to inspire and plan without prescribing a rigid itinerary. Beyond the routes, you'll find comprehensive practical guidance covering training for fastpacking, different trip styles (mountain hut hopping, bothy tours, wild camping), gear selection, clothing, footwear, food, nutrition, hydration and safety—plus a detailed gear list and further reading appendix. Whether you're planning your first multi-day running adventure or seeking inspiration from the world's best runners, this essential guide combines route inspiration, real-world stories and practical know-how for one of the fastest-growing pursuits in trail running.