The thousand-year-old pilgrimage routes to the shrine of St James at Santiago de Compostela have seen an astonishing rise in the number of pilgrims since the turn of the millennium. Religious or secular, walking, riding or cycling, the Camino continues to work its magic on those who set out on this ancient path.

In The Roads to Santiago acclaimed landscape photographer Derry Brabbs has captured the true spirit of this remarkable journey. From the endless vistas of central France, the pilgrim routes converge in the mountain passes of the Pyrenees, then forge a path across the desolate beauty of the Spanish meseta.

Covering all four major routes through France, and the Camino Francés across Spain, this is the essential companion for anyone who has made or intends to make this inspirational journey.

'A handy, travel-sized guide to the thousand-year-old pilgrimage routes.'

- National Geography Traveller

‘Landscape photographer Derry has beautifully captured the spirit of the pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint James at Santiago de Compostela. . . Whether you’re an armchair pilgrim or someone planning an actual journey, Derry’s book brings the routes alive and illustrates them with exquisite pictures. Inspirational!’

- Destination France

'Derry Brabbs's celebration of the architecture and countryside along the route would make a great present for any past or prospective 'caminante.'

- Daily Telegraph

'This is the essential companion for those who have made or intend to make this inspirational journey, not to mention those who prefer to participate in its pleasures and joys from the comfort of their armchairs.'

- Universe

'As you'd expect from a photographer of the calibre of Derry Brabbs, The Roads to Santiago, a celebration of the ancient pilgrim routes through France and Spain to Santiago de Compostela, is a stunning collection of images.'

- TGO: The Great Outdoors

'A celebration of the glorious religious architecture and countryside that are the very essence of the pilgrimage.'

- Lakeland Walker

'An architectural emphasis will be of particular interest to those with an ecclesiastical interest, but the book doesn't disappoint in its depiction of French and Spanish landscapes.'

- Westmorland Gazette

'This is the essential reference-book for those who have made or intend to make this inspirational journey; not to mention those who prefer to participate from the comfort and safety of their own armchairs! Don't wait till Christmas to buy this book!'

- Keswick Reminder

Derry Brabbs is regarded as one of England's finest photographers within the sphere of heritage and landscape, with over 20 illustrated books to his credit. His stunning colour photographs for the worldwide best-seller James Herriot's Yorkshire contributed to its success. He is the author of several beautifully photographed titles celebrating England's landscape and architectural legacy. His other titles for Frances Lincoln include The River Thames (9780711229587), Hadrian's Wall (9780711228573), A Year in the Life of Rutland (9780711232860), A Year in the Life of the Welsh Marches (9780711226357) and Coast to Coast with Wainwright (9780711229341).