Walk This Way Tenerife Full Colour Version - Island Walking Guide

Our review of Walk This Way Tenerife: Full Colour Version finds it a focused, practical guide for walkers who want to explore Tenerife beyond the beaches. Written by island specialists Andrea Montgomery and Jack Montgomery, this book's single biggest strength is its clear, route-by-route directions and realistic timings that make independent navigation simple, even on lesser known trails. The review highlights how concise route descriptions paired with local landscape and weather notes turn a paperback into a reliable companion for day hikes and multi-route planning.

Key Features

• Concise directions: Each route includes clear, step-by-step directions that reduce guesswork on path junctions and return legs.
• Distance and timings: Routes list precise distances from 1km to 17.5km and walking times so readers can plan realistically for each outing.
• Geographical grouping: Walks are organised by area around the island to simplify itinerary planning and minimise travel between start points.
• Terrain and weather advice: Practical notes on terrain type and typical weather conditions help walkers choose appropriate footwear and clothing.
• Flora and landscape notes: Short descriptions of local flora and landscape provide context and improve the enjoyment of each walk.

Who It's For

This guide is best for independent walkers and day-hikers visiting Tenerife who want reliable, easy-to-follow routes written by authors familiar with the Canary Islands. It works well for solo walkers, couples and small groups who prefer printed directions over digital maps and who value concise timing estimates.

It is less suitable for technical mountaineers seeking graded scrambling routes or for those who require GPS track downloads as the book focuses on written directions and practical local advice rather than digital files or extreme technical detail.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Clear, concise route directions reduce uncertainty on the trail.
• Wide range of distances and times caters to casual walkers and longer day hikes.
• Useful local notes on terrain, weather and flora improve planning and enjoyment.

Cons

• Does not provide downloadable GPS tracks or detailed topographic mapping for tech-reliant users.

Specifications

Our Verdict

Walk This Way Tenerife: Full Colour Version is a compact, well-grounded guide ideal for walkers who want trustworthy written directions and sensible timings from authors experienced in the Canary Islands. It offers good value to visitors and residents who plan multiple day walks around the island, though users who need GPS files may want an additional digital resource.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the book include maps?
The book focuses on concise written directions and regional grouping; it does not emphasise downloadable GPS tracks.

What range of walk lengths is covered?
Routes vary from short 1km strolls to full day walks up to 17.5km with timings provided for planning.

Who wrote the guide?
The authors are Andrea Montgomery and Jack Montgomery, travel writers specialising in Tenerife and the Canary Islands.