There are many long distance footpaths but only the camino has achieved World Heritage status on account of its historical and spiritual significance. Countless millions have walked this path over millennia in search of a new direction and a deeper meaning to their lives. Perhaps now is your time to set foot along this ancient path of enquiry? Below are guidebooks to the 3 most popular routes – revised and updated in 2009.

Maps Only Guide	Camino Finisterre	Camino Portugués	Camino Francés
Pyrenees–Santiago–Finisterre Slim maps only guide 36 stages including the 3 stages to Finisterre.	Santiago–Finisterre–Muxía 200 km (124 miles) divided into 7 stages to include the return via Muxía.	Lisbon–Porto–Santiago 612 km (380 miles) divided into 23 stages (10 stages from Porto)	Pyrenees–Santiago 798 km (496 miles) divided into 33 stages from St. Jean/Roncesvalles.

Each guide is in full colour with: *Overview route planner *Daily stage maps with optional routes *Contour guides with elevations *List of all pilgrim hostels and alternative accommodation *Town plans showing location of hostels and hotels *Sun-Compass to aid orientation *Practical notes on preparation *Equipment checklist *Dictionary with basic pilgrim phrases (Francés only) *Historical notes and places of special interest. In addition to the physical route there are pointers to the *Mystical path with *Inspirational quotations space for *Personal reflections and a *Self-Review questionnaire to help prepare for the inner journey. All this designed to fit easily into your pocket (2009 editions have been trimmed down to 11.5cm x 21cm (4.5" x 8.25") for even lighter weight on the path!)