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Details of delivery terms will be given by the individual retailer. The list is updated at regular intervals but If there is a particular title you are having difficulty finding we will be happy to do a search through our book sourcing service. WALKING EVENTS 6th Glen Affric Walking Festival, 29 May - 1 June. Our professional & expert guides will take our walkers to the high tops or along rivers, lochs and forests in order to provide real interest to all levels of walkers whether they be interested in the high Munros or low level walks. For more information please visit www.glenaffric.info or contact Robin Miller at tigh@clara.net tel 01456 459341
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MAPS OF THE HIGHLANDS
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ARE YOU GOING TO
THE HIGHLANDS?
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
For Cairngorms see
North-East Scotland Books
For Skye and other islands see
Islands Books
For Scotland General see Scotland Books
| Pocket Mountains: Northern Highlands - 40 circular walks around the spectacular mountains of the Northern Highlands. The routes range in length from 6 to 46 km and take in all of the Munros, many of the Corbetts and a number of other hills. Published May 03. Central Highlands - 40 circular routes of between 7 and 33 km. Chapters on the Mountains of Loch Etive, Glencoe & Loch Leven, Glen Nevis & Glen Spean, Laggan & Corrour and Dalwhinnie to Kingussie. Covers all of the Munros, and many other hills. Published April 04. West Highlands - 40 circular routes of between 9 and 29 km. Chapters on The Land of the Prince, Knoydart, the Great Glen to Glen Shiel, Kintail and Glen Affric to Loch Monar. Covers all of the Munros, and many other hills. Published April 04 Southern Highlands - 40 circular walks in the Southern Highlands - from the peaks of Argyll to the high mountain ridges of Perthshire. The routes range in length from 9 - 24 km, and take in all of the Munros and many of the Corbetts in the area. Published May 03. Cairngorms - 40 circular walks in the Cairngorms ranging in length from 9-36 km. The routes take in all of the Munros and many other hills in this National Park. Published May 03. |
Ben Nevis and Glen Coe (Collins), Chris Townsend - From gentle strolls alongside the lochs, to the ascent of Britain's highest mountain, this guide offers an unparalleled variety of landscapes for the enthusiastic walker to explore. The introduction gives information about the topography, geology and history of the area, and describes the flora and fauna inhabiting it. The main section of the book comprises 30 walks. Each walk has a key illustrating principal features, such as level of difficulty and type of terrain, a route profile indicating altitude and distances, as well as a fact file summarising useful information Published May 00.
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Ben Nevis and Glen Coe: 100 Walks in Lochaber, Ronald Turnbull -
Lochaber and Glencoe, next door to each other on either side of Loch Leven,
offer the UK's greatest concentration of really magnificent mountains. From
the Blackmount to the Grey Corries, from Ben Nevis to Buachaille Etive Mor,
this is country for linking high peak to high peak along sharp and sometimes
rocky ridges. Here too are low-level walks between, rather than over, these
most spectacular of summits. Gentle footpaths from the Caledonian Canal to
the Nevis Gorge and the birch woods of Kinlochleven are just the start.
Beyond are great through-routes along empty glens by lonely bothies to the
edges of Rannoch Moor. The area is notable for tent or bothy treks that are
short (2-4 days), and well supplied with villages, railways and bus stops,
but still serious in terms of remoteness and scenery. This book covers from
the Grey Corries to Ben Cruachan, including Glen Etive and the Blackmount.
Published May 07.
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Central and Southern Scotland, Graham Uney -
Backpacking in the Scottish Highlands has to be one of the finest pleasures
in the hillwalker's life. While day-walkers scurry off back to campsites or
B&Bs, the backpacker can carry on into the wilderness, pitching up by a
remote lochan or tumbling burn. This book, the fourth in the "Backpacker's
Britain" series, takes you on a thorough exploration of the Southern
Highlands. In this work, a total of 30 multi-day routes are covered, ranging
from a superb traverse of all the 4000 feet peaks of Scotland, to classic
through-routes in the Cairngorms. There are routes for those with just a
weekend to spare, as well as longer walks for those with more time to hand.
Some of the walks would also make fine one-day challenges for the very fit
hillwalker or runner.This work covers all the main mountain regions south of
the Great Glen, including the Monadh Liath, Cairngorms, Nevis range, Mamores,
Glen Lyon Hills, Arrochar Alps and much more! Fact boxes provide all you
need to know to take on the challenge of each route, including how to get
there, accommodation at the start, campsites, bothies and hostels, and
Tourist Information Centres - this book has it all! Published November
08.
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The West Highland Way (Recreational Path Guide)
Anthony Burton - Published in association with the Ordnance Survey, a
recreational path guide providing walkers with information and advice about
the West Highland Way, a footpath running for over 90 miles from the
outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William in the shadow of Ben Nevis. Includes
1:25,000 maps for each section shown alongside the text. Published February
96.
West Highland Way, Footprint. Walking the West Highland Way in August, I needed a map and I chose the Footprint map. To make it short: It shows any details a walker is in need for and that's why this map is a really useful tool. It's delivered in a plastic bag that makes it waterproof and shows the complete way in 10 sections, with additional information about the way itself, accommodation, camping sites and distances. Buyer Review. Published May 99. |
The Grahams: A Guide to Scotland's 2,000 ft Peaks, Andrew Dempster - This
comprehensive guidebook describes the ascent of Scottish mountains between
2000 and 2500 feet, collectively known as the Grahams. There are 224 such
peaks scattered widely across the whole of the country, from Galloway to the
far north, and seven are on islands, including Harris and South Uist. They
range from the remote rocky outcrops challenging the serious, seasoned
hillwalker, to readily accessible hilltops for complete beginners. The book
points the way to what could be considered the ultimate challenge for those
who love Scotland's hills - the ascent of all 720 Munros, Corbetts and
Grahams. Published April 03
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West Highlands Way, Charlie Loram - Fully
revised third edition of the first of Trailblazer's 10-title series of
British Walking Guides. The West Highland Way is the most popular
long-distance path in the country, passing through some of the most
spectacular scenery in all of Britain. From the outskirts of Glasgow it
winds for 95 miles along the wooded banks of Loch Lomond, across the
wilderness of Rannoch Moor, over the mountains above Glencoe to a dramatic
finish at the foot of Ben Nevis - Britain's highest mountain. 5 town plans
and 48 large-scale walking maps - at just under 1: 20,000 - showing route
times, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest and much more.
These are not general-purpose maps but fully-edited maps drawn by walkers
for walkers. Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its
entirety over a week to 10 days or sampling the highlights on day walks and
short breaks Practical information for all budgets - camping, bunkhouses,
hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels; Glasgow through to Fort William - where to
stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed street plans Comprehensive
public transport information - for all access points on the West Highland
Way Climb Ben Nevis - route descriptions to the top of Britain's highest
mountain and other peaks Flora and fauna - four page full color flower
guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife Green hiking -
understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it.
Published April 08.
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The West Highland Way, a Rucksack Reader, Jacquetta Megarry, - The West Highland Way is the first and most famous of Scotland's long-distance walks. It begins on the outskirts of Glasgow, its largest city, then goes through Scotland's first National Park, along the shores of its largest loch. After 95 miles (152 km) of superb scenery, the Way ends in Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. The second edition of this popular guidebook was fully revised in 2003, with many improvements, including more photographs, details of the new Scottish Outdoor Access Code and a Fort William town plan. It contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: drop-down map showing the whole route in six panels; waterproof paper throughout; the Way in sections, with summaries of distance, terrain and where to find food and drink; concise background on the history and wildlife; information about side-trips and mountain climbs including Ben Lomond and Ben Nevis; planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane; in full colour, with 60 photographs. Published September 07. |
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Highland Way, a Walking Guide, Terry Marsh - This second edition of
the popular guide to the West Highland way provides an updated and current
description of the route from Milngavie, Glasgow, to Fort William. The 95
miles of the route, which was opened in 1980, pass through the lowlands to
the highlands, and are accompanied by the bucolic spendour of the glens
flanked by great mountains, the loveliness of Loch Lomond and the wild
remoteness of Rannoch Moor. Accompanies the route which is consistently
waymarked. Descriptions of the eight-stage route There is great association
between much of the Way and the historical past of Scotland. Much of the
route pursues ancient drove roads or old military roads built in the 18th
century. Published April 07.
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Hillwalks: Glencoe & Lochaber, Ruaridh Pringle - The 20 walks explore some of
Scotlands most spectacular scenery, from the hidden valleys and ridges of
Bidean nam Bian and the weathered rock prow of the Buachaille Etive Mor, to
the vast open spaces of Rannoch Moor and the slopes of Glen Nevis. Published
September 97.
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Fort William Short Walks, Jarrold.
With Ordnance Survey mapping, colour photographs and easy-to-follow route
descriptions, each of the 20 colour-coded routes detailed in this walking
guide is suited to all ages and features questions and points of interest.
Published April 04.
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Hill Walks in the Cairngorms, Ernest Cross - Based on its predecessor, Walks In the Cairngorms (1984), this book comprises a number of new walks spread widely across the 'Monarch of the Glen Country', in addition to some favourites from the first book. The problems posed by the opening of the Cairngorm funicular, and restricted access to the mountains, are dealt with effectively by this informative and comprehensive guide to the area. Published March 06.
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17 Walks in Glen Nevis,
G M Robertson - Low/high level walks for families or individuals visiting
the Fort William area, to walk within their limits. Walk the best mountains
and glens in the area on some of the less frequented routes around Glen
Nevis. 16 page booklet complete with simple sketch maps. Published February
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The Central
Highlands, 6 Long Distance Walks, P D Koch-Osborn -
Six classic backpacking routes of three to eight days duration, virtually
all on rights of way through 'Wild Scotland'. Published November 98. Landscapes of the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye, Stephen Whitehorne - Detailed descriptions of 40 long and short walks for all ages and abilities, with walking maps of at least 1:50,000 scale. Also contains 12 picnic suggestions, 11 routes for car tours, touring map for motorists, town plans and hints on weather conditions, where to stay and what you need to take with you. Published May 99.
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North to the Cape - Denis Brook and Phil Hinchcliffe
- This is a glorious long-distance walk in the West Highlands from Fort
William to Cape Wrath. Described as 'a quintessential backpacking walk', it
is a challenging route for the experienced walker. The authors had six main
criteria in mind: a variety of scenery, no long hauls over featureless
terrain, use of designated paths, interesting geography, no high peaks to
climb and a good day's walk every day with accommodation at the end. The
route is split into 21 stages, many with an easier bad-weather alternative.
Guide includes details of accommodation and advice on where to purchase
provisions etc. Published August 99.
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Easy Walks in Badenoch and Strathspey,
Monarch of the Glen Country,
Ernest Cross - Based on its predecessor, Short Walks in the Cairngorms,
and companion to Hill Walks in the Cairngorms (2005), this book is a clear
and comprehensive guide to some of the easier, level walks in 'Monarch of
the Glen Country'. The problems posed by the closure of the Cairngorm
chairlift, and consequently the restricted access to the mountains, are
dealt with effectively by this informative and varied guide. Published March
06.
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Backpacker's Britain: Northern Scotland, Graham Uney - The Highlands of Scotland are evocative of our great wilderness areas, and here, in the Far North, even more so. Backpackers venturing into these remote lands get a true sense of being away from it, and this book gives a superb starting point for those wanting to explore this wonderful mountain region. A total of 30 multi-day backpacking routes are described, taking you along rugged coastlines from the Shetland Islands to the Rough Bounds of Knoydart, and across mountain ridges from the northern tip of Skye to the great trench of Glen Affric. Most of these routes take just two or three days to complete, but for those wanting an even wilder experience a handful of longer routes are also included. This book features 30 routes of two to three days through the northern Highlands and Islands. It includes Shetlands, Orkney, Hebrides, Skye, Torridon and Knoydart. It covers both wild camping and bothy treks. Published July 06.
Backpacker's Britain: Central and Southern Highlands Published Nov 08 |
Walking in Scotland's Far North, Andy Walmsley - A guide to 62 mountain
walks in Scotland's north-west peninsula. The text covers Assynt and Coigach;
the far north-west and Reay Forest; and the East (excluding north-eastern
Caithness). Routes include ascents of summits and vary from day walks to
longer mountain traverses. Published March 05.
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Walks in the Highlands and Islands, John Gibson - A variety of mostly
mapped walks to suit both the casual walker and the more serious hiker are
contained in this illustrated guide. Detailed maps include information on
the route - scenery, distance, terrain, places of interest - together with
dog-friendly walks. Published April 03.
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Scrambles in Lochaber, Noel Williams - A guide to scrambling in the Western Highlands, this book centres on 72 routes including Aonach Eagach, the Ring of Steall and the Forcan Ridge. A detailed sketch map of Ben Nevis shows the corries, ridges and gullies, and indicates danger spots. Published January 00. | Oban, Mull and Kintyre (Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide), Jarrold - 28 varied walks from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - colour coded according to difficulty. Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale. Published March 98.
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25 Walks: Skye
& Kintail, Hamish Brown - Describes 25 walks on the beautiful island
of Skye and on the mainland opposite it. From the well-known and picturesque
Old Man of Storr to the wildlife and prehistoric remains at Rubh' an Dunain;
from the legends surrounding the Five Sisters to the lochs and crags above
Plockton, this book guides the walker to areas of outstanding beauty and
solitude. Published April 00.
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Pathfinder Guide: Skye & North-West Highlands, Jarrold - 7 short walks, 13 moderate, and 8 challenging (up to11 miles and often with a stiff climb). Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale. Includes Shieldaig, The Quiraing, The Beinn na Caillich Horseshoe and Rubh' an Dłnain. Published March 96. |
Scottish Highlands: The Hillwalking Guide, Jim Manthorpe -
60 day-walks for all
abilities. Graded for difficulty, terrain and strenuousness, and ranging
from well-known peaks such as Ben Nevis and Cairn Gorm to lesser-known hills
such as Suilven and Clisham. Some of the walks have been linked to form 2-
and 3-day treks, such as the Great Traverse. Contains 86 walking maps and
walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay and eat, points
of interest. Includes public transport information and guides to 62 gateway towns and villages: what to see on rainy days, where to stay, where to eat; pubs, hotels, B&Bs, campsites, bunkhouses, hostels. Published July 05.
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Exploring the Far NW of Scotland, a Walker's Guide to the Hills, Glens and
Coastline of Wester Ross & Sutherland,
Richard Gilbert - This is the most
comprehensive guide book to the most beautiful and remote corner of Britain.
There are plenty of excellent colour photos to whet your appetite in the
living room, and detailed and accurate route descriptions and maps for use
in the field, and it is small enough to fit inside your map pocket. The
outings described are wonderfully varied - from secluded beaches for the
family, dramatic waterfall walks or small hills for an afternoon, to more
serious days out on larger hills. It is written with great enthusiasm and
feeling - a refreshing change from the usual dry instructions in guide
books. Buyer Review. Published July 94.
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Arran Coastal Way, Jacqetta Mcgarry - The Arran Coastal Way is one of
Scotland's newest long-distance walks, running around the coast of the Isle
of Arran for 65 miles. Arran is easily reached from Glasgow by frequent
ferry from nearby Ardrossan. Famous as 'Scotland in miniature', the island
is rich in coastal scenery and wildlife, with fine castles, caves, and
standing stones. This guidebook contains all you need to plan and
enjoy one of Scotland's finest circular walks such as: detailed route
description; background on pre-history and history; whisky-making and
wildlife on Arran; map of the entire route in 4 drop-down panels; practical
information about public transport and travel; lavishly illustrated, with 70
colour photographs; and, is printed on waterproof paper. Published May 08.
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The Famous Highland Drove Walk, Irvine Butterfield - Following the path trodden by ancient drovers, a long distance coast-to-coast walk from the Isle of Skye to Crieff. Includes relevant maps and advice for walkers, as well as tales from history and legend featuring places en route. Published October 96. |
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Walking the Munros: Southern, Central and Western Highlands, Steve Kew - This first volume of a two-part series of guides to the Munros covers the southern, central and western highlands, Glencoe, Lochaber and Mull, and details routes for these 139 exciting and challenging mountains. A comprehensive introduction provides the history of the Munros and includes vital practical information to make your quest as successful as possible. The key features are: includes comprehensive information on tackling this famous collection of mountains, such as weather conditions, access, and the geology of the area; detailed route descriptions around each of the 139 Munros (all the popular routes included), with sketch map for each route; all routes prefaced by a wealth of information about Gaelic names, accommodation and access; useful 10-figure grid refererences for key points such as summits and start point of awkward descent lines; travel and other information on making the most of your walks and your stay in the area; appendix listing all the Munros covered in the guide; outstanding full-colour photography; and, hard-wearing, waterproof PVC cover. Part of a two-part series; volume 2 covers the northern Munros. Published May 08.
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Walking the Munros: Northern Highlands and The
Cairngorms, Steve Kew - This second volume of a two-part series of guides to
the Munros detailing the routes to 145 Munros in the Cairngorms and northern
highlands (north of the Great Glen). A comprehensive introduction indicates
the history of the Munros and includes vital information to make your quest
as successful as possible. It includes detailed route descriptions around
each of the 145 Munros (all the popular routes included), with sketch map
for each route. All routes are prefaced by a wealth of information about
Gaelic names, accommodation and access. Useful feature is the 10-figure grid
refererences for key points such as summits and start point of awkward
descent lines. It includes travel and other information on making the most
of your walks and your stay in the area. An appendix listing all the Munros
covered in the guide is also present. It features outstanding full-colour
photography, and a hard-wearing, waterproof PVC cover. Part of a two-part
series; volume 1 covers the southern Munros. Published June 08.
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The Munros: Scottish Mountaineering Club
Hillwalks' Guide - This 2006 revised reprint of the best selling guidebook
to the Munros contains a completely new set of maps, which as well as
showing the Munros and Munro Tops will also show all of the neighbouring
Corbetts, Corbett Tops, Grahams and Graham Tops. In addition to extensive
text amendments, the images throughout the book are enhanced and there are a
number of new images, including the cover. This is the definitive
hillwalkers' guidebook to the Munros, compiled by the Scottish
Mountaineering Trust on behalf of the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
Published April 06.
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Munros and Tops, A Record-setting Walk in the Scottish Highlands, When Chris Townsend reached the summit of Ben Hope in Sutherland, he walked his way into the record books. After 118 days in which he had covered more than 1700 miles and climbed over 575,000 feet, he had completed the first single continuous journey of all 277 Munros and 240 Tops in the Scottish Highlands. This is the story of that remarkable walk from the start on Ben More on the Isle of Mull through to the finish, the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest 18 times. For the author, the real enjoyment of the walk was not in counting up the summits or the miles but in spending week after week in the hills and living in the wilds. In "The Munros and Tops", Chris Townsend recalls the joys of observing the birds and animals, the trees and flowers, the changing shapes of the hills and the play of light on their slopes. He writes about the complexities of route-finding and the challenge of rugged terrain and of coping with often atrocious weather conditions. Published April 03.
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Guides for Walkers and Mountainbikers, all by Peter Koch-Osborne. Peter Koch Osborne is an experienced mountain walker who
discovered a whole new world with the mountain bike. Now he continues both
activities and devotes much of his spare time to exploring the Highlands of
Scotland. The aim in this series of books is to provide the mountainbiker
and walker with information on an intended route so they know something of
what to expect. One of the problems is that O.S. maps give no indication as
to whether an 'other road' is metalled, a path or a forest fire break, or
anything in between. Many bridges shown on O.S. maps do not exist. Rivers
are difficult to judge in size from the map, and a building may be anything
from a pile of stones to a maintained bothy. All is revealed without
removing the sense of adventure and exploration. Gradient profiles help to
assess how strenuous a route is, and each hand-drawn page contains a wealth
of information. The object is to save wasted leisure time and enable the
armchair explorer to plan ahead or relive experiences. Glens of Rannoch - includes: Lochaber and the Mamores, West of Drumochter, Rannoch and Orchy to Killin. Published June 04.
The Great Glen - Includes: Fort William to Fort Augustus and Drumnadrochit, South West Monadhliath, North East Monadhliath and Moray. Published July 04. Knoydart and Morvern - The book is divided into four sections: Quoich to Knoydart; Morar and Lochaber; Ardnamurchan to Ardgour; and Morvern. Limited availability. Published July 94. The Glens of Ross-shire - Inverness to Shiel Bridge, Easter Ross, Wester Ross. Limited availability. Published February 00. |
The Ultimate Guide to the Munros: Southern Highlands, Ralph Storer -
This neat little rucksack guide covers the Southern
Highlands. Volumes 2 and 3 to be published at a later date will cover the
Central and Western Highlands respectively. The guide details the difficulty
and quality of each route, all illustrated with detailed maps and full
colour diagrams and photographs. Published Nov 08
Walking the Munros
Vol 1, Steve Kew - This first volume of a two-part series of guides to the Munros
covers the southern, central and western highlands, Glencoe, Lochaber and
Mull, and details 138 exciting and challenging routes on these mountains.
Published July 04. The Great Glen Way and Great Glen Cycle Route, Footprint waterproof map/guide. |
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The Call of the Corbetts, Irvine Butterfield -
Irvine Butterfield has drawn together a breathtaking collection of
photographs, capturing the essence of these mountains to create a wonderful
record of every Corbett in Scotland. The broad geographical spread of the
Corbetts takes the hillwalker into some of the finest and most remote
scenery in Scotland, such as the Isles of Harris, Rum and Jura, the
wilderness of Ardgour and the broad slopes above Moffat in the borders.
Butterfield gives a lively and fascinating description of each Corbett,
identifying the key features for the walker. The superb photographs come
from many of the UK's top mountain and landscape photographers, with
stunning introductory artworks by Paul Craven. Published April 07.
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Kintyre Way, Rucksack Readers, Sandra Bardwell and Jacquetta McGarry
- The Kintyre Way opened in 2006 and is a fully waymarked trail running for
89 miles (142 km) southward from the beautiful natural harbour of Tarbert to
Dunaverty, near the Mull of Kintyre. Criss-crossing the entire peninsula,
you pass castles, abbeys and prehistoric remains, sometimes walking along
rugged coastline, sometimes high on forestry tracks with glorious views over
Arran, the Firth of Clyde and towards Ireland. You will enjoy many wildlife
sightings in this peaceful area, famous as Scotland only "mainland island".
This essential guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy your
holiday: a drop-down map showing the whole route (1:100,000 approx); the Way
step-by-step, with summaries of distance, terrain and refreshment stops;
habitats and wildlife; whisky-making in Kintyre; side-trip to the island of
Gigha; and planning information for travel by car, ferry, bus and plane. The
book is printed on waterproof paper throughout, and has over 50 photographs.
Published November 07.
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Speyside Way, Rucksack Reader, Jacquetta McGarry and Jim Strachan -
The Speyside Way runs for 80 miles (129 km) from the fishing port of Buckie
to Aviemore in the foothills of the Cairngorms. Following the lovely valley
of the River Spey, you walk through countryside rich in malt whisky and
wildlife, along riverside paths, railway trackbed and forest and moorland
tracks. This fully revised edition of the essential trail guide has new
mapping from Footprint in five panels, and new plans of villages en route
and of Aviemore. The book is co-authored by the Speyside Way route manager,
and contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: drop-down map
showing the whole route, plus Tomintoul spur (1:100,000); the Way
step-by-step, with summaries of distance, terrain and refreshment stops;
other walks including the Badenoch Way and Dufftown circuit; habitats and
wildlife, including dolphin, osprey and wildcat; expanded coverage of
whisky-making and distilleries; planning information for travel by car,
train, bus or plane; printed on waterproof paper throughout. Published April
07.
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Brian Smailes -
The 73 mile Great Glen
Way travels through some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland.
Starting near the shore of Loch Linnhe in Fort William, the walk passes
through Fort Augustus, Invermoriston and Drumnadrochit ending in Inverness.
Published January 03.
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AA Walking in The Scottish Islands - New
from the AA, (the largest publisher of walking guides in the UK) this
beautifully illustrated reference book guides you through the best places to
walk in the Scottish Highlands. Explore richly diverse habitats and discover
beauty spots best known to the locals. Use the carefully planned routes and
maps to really get to know the areas and enjoy the superb photography, long
after the mud has dried on your boots. There are 20 mapped walks, based on
OS 1:25,000 mapping, with clear, easy to follow directions. Each walk is
rated for steepness and difficulty. Published April 06.
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Inverness, Loch Ness and the North East Pathfinder Guide, Jarrold - 28 varied walks from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - colour coded according to difficulty. Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale. Published March 98. |
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Fort William and Glen Coe Walks, Pathfinder Guide, Jarrold -
7 easy (3 - 6 miles), 13 moderate (4½ - 9 miles) and 8 more challenging (5½
- 9½ miles) walks - colour coded according to difficulty. Distance, timing,
refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale.
Published April 92. Highland High Way, Heather Connon & Paul Roper - A companion to the high-level 8-day route that spans the 105 miles between Loch Lomond and Ben Nevis near Fort William, and takes in 14 Munros en route. With route descriptions, photographs, sketch maps, mountain safety information, a glossary of Gaelic placenames, and an account of historical, geographical and other highlights to be encountered. Published March 96.
Walking Glenfinnan: The Road to the Isles, Mary Walsh and Chistine Isherwood. Published March 07. A Skirt Around Dundee - A Walker's Guide to the City, Cambella McMahon. Published December 06. |
The Guide to Walks in North-West Highlands (National Trust for Scotland), Chris Townsend - The North-West Highlands, which for the purposes of this book includes all the Scottish mainland north and west of the Great Glen together with the Isle of Skye, is the last area in Britain which could truthfully be described as genuinely wild. This guide to 24 of the finest walks in this gloriously lonely and often breathtakingly beautiful landscape is aimed, not at climbers, who are already well catered for, but at walkers who wish to enjoy the wild country and, while prepared to tackle rough terrain, do not necessarily have the skills and equipment that may be needed on the higher hills. The walks, which range from 6 to 17 miles (9.5 to 27 km) in length are mostly circular and in all cases begin and end at sites with space for parking and access to public transport. Some of the routes, though by no means all, run through land owned by the National Trust for Scotland. The landscapes through which they pass range from the tightly packed hills and glens of Ardgour, Moidart and Knoydart in the south to the wild moors of the extreme north over which a few peaks like Suilven, Canisp and Quinag tower in splendid isolation. Chris Townsend guides his readers with an infectious enthusiasm, sound advice and knowledgeable observations of the wildlife and geology of the Highlands. The book also includes a glossary of Gaelic and Scots words and a Useful Information section listing organisations and websites that may be useful to visiting walkers. Published May 07. |
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Great Glen Way Two Way Trail Guide, Paddy Dillon - The Great Glen is
one of the most remarkable features in the Scottish landscape - a
ruler-straight valley along an ancient fault line through the Highlands. The
glen is threaded by the scenic Caledonian Canal, which links Loch Lochy and
Loch Oich with the famous Loch Ness. The Great Glen Way offers walkers the
chance to enjoy a low-level route from coast to coast, between Fort William
and Inverness, at almost any time of the year. The Great Glen Way measures
117km (73 miles) and its course includes easy, level stretches alongside the
Caledonian Canal, undulating forest tracks, lakeside paths, old drove roads
and military roads, as well as contrasting stretches over heather moorlands
or through city suburbs. The route is an ideal introduction to long-distance
walking, with a range of facilities along the way. Walkers can enjoy the
scenery and wildlife, delve into the history of the Highland clans, visit
crumbling castles, or keep an eye open to spot the elusive Loch Ness
Monster! Published March 07.
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West Highland Way, the
Official Guide, Scottish Natural Heritage - Opened in 1980, the West
Highland Way was Scotland's first Long Distance Route. It runs from
Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William. This sixth edition of
the Official Guide has been fully-revised and updated to include recent
modifications to the route and is accompanied by a full-colour map. Limited
availability. Published January 04.
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Walking the Scottish Highland Round: A 13 stage long distance route taking in the best of the southern & central
Highlands, Stephen Whitehorne - The Scottish Highlands is a
dramatic and varied landscape. Stephen Whitehorne has devised a circular
route in the Southern and Central Highlands consisting of 13 stages which
can be undertaken over consecutive days making a fortnight's holiday, or
over months or even years. Limited availability. Published June
99.
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Walking Glencoe, Lochaber and The Great Glen (Clan Walk Guides), Mary Walsh and Christine Isherwood - Part of "The Clan Walk Guides" series, "Walking Scotland" is being steadily extended, with new titles added and earlier volumes being re-issued and presented in the striking new format. Mary Welsh continues to guide walkers of all abilities to find the most enjoyable expeditions in each area described, assisted by Christine Isherwood, who also provides clearly-drawn route maps and delightful illustrations to decorate the narrative. Filling a major gap in the series, this new title describes walks which meet the needs of both the most energetic and of less agile visitors to one of Scotland's favourite holiday destinations. For a modest price, readers can select from forty routes, ranging from the simple stroll to the exhilarating high-level ridge walk. Limited availability. Published March 06. |
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Walks East Sutherland,
Peter Koch-Osborne. Limited availability. Published October 06. Walks West Sutherland, Peter Koch-Osborne. Limited availability. Published October 06. |
Best Walks Around Fort William,
Nicholson Maps. Limited availability. Published June 00. Walks Inverness and Loch Ness, John and Trina Wombell. Limited availability. Published April 07.
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Walks Wester Ross, Shorter Routes, Richard Hallewell.
Limited availability. Published June 07. Walks Wester Ross, Longer Routes, Richard Hallewell. Limited availability. Published June 07. Walks Around Loch Ness, Gareth Williams. Folded Sheet Map. Limited availability. Published November 02. |
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The Great Glen Way, The Official Rucksack Reader Guide, Jacquetta Megarry - This updated guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy a holiday walking along Scotland's historic Great Glen (73 miles/117 km). The Way runs between Fort William and Inverness, along the Caledonian Canal and past various lochs, including Loch Ness with its famous monster legend, and Urquhart Castle. This book contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: drop-down map showing the whole route in five panels; waterproof paper throughout; in full colour, with over 60 photographs; visitor attractions and hills to climb (Munros, Corbetts and Grahams); town plans of Fort William and Inverness; special notes for people with no previous experience; background on local geology, history and wildlife; summary of each section showing distance, terrain and food/drink stops; planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane. Limited availability. Published June 02. |
The Munros: Scotland's Highest
Mountains, Cameron McNeish - Cameron McNeish has achieved a fine balance
here. Not only does The Munros serve as an extremely useful guide for
planning hill expeditions, McNeish also succeeds in capturing something of
the unique nature of each particular mountain area in Scotland through his
eloquent descriptions. From a technical point of view, the walker will
find the clear and well thought out route illustrations and instructions
most helpful. But the book, with its many superb colour photographs and
easily readable style, also has something for the armchair enthusiast and
stands up well as a general guide to Scotland's high places. Highly
recommended. Limited availability. Published September 2006.
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Torridon - A Walker's Guide, Peter Barton - A comprehensive guide to this wild but beautiful area. The book contains eleven easy walks, ten long or high level walks and thirty-three summits over two thousand feet. Limited availability. Published June 04. |
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The Great Glen Way: A Low-level Walking Guide, Heather Connon & Paul Roper - A handbook which provides a route description of the Great Glen Way, a 70 mile route from Fort William to Inverness, which runs through an area of great geological and historical interest, from Fort William to Inverness. Limited availability. Published March 97.
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Exploring Scottish Hill Tracks, Ralph Storer - For walkers and
mountain bikers, this book describes twenty tracks, ranging from short
circuits to longer, more challenging expeditions. Contents: The West Highland Way, the Gaick, Comyn's Road, the Minigaig, Glen Tilt, East of Tilt, Glen Geldie and Glen Feshie, around Speyside, the Lairig Ghru, the Laiarig an Laoigh, the Braes of Abernethy, Glen Avon, the Bealach Dearg, Donside and Gairnside, the Thieves' Road, the Corrieyairack Pass, the Great Glen and Glen Spean, across Glen Moriston, Glen Affric. Limited availability. Published May 94.
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MORE MAPS Munro and Corbett Chart, Harvey. Published Oct 97
Ben Nevis and Glen Coe (British Mountain Map). Serious map for serious mountains. 1:40,000 Published Oct 07 Knoydart, Kintail and Glen Affric (British Mountain Map). Serious map for serious mountains. 1:40,000 Published March 09
West Highland Way
(Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published April 96 Highlands of Scotland Leisure Map. Published April 08 Glen Coe (Superwalker), Harvey. Published June 00 Great Glen Way, (Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published April 02 Ben Nevis (Superwalker), Harvey. Published March 05 Torridon (Superwalker), Harvey. Published July 98 Kintail, Glenshiel(Superwalker) Harvey. Published July 99 Lochnagar and Glen Shee (Superwalker) Harvey. Published May 00 Ben Lawers (Superwalker), Harvey. Published May 01 |
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AUTHORS/PUBLISHERS
LOCAL LINKS Kintail and Lochalsh Walking Guide - walks, accommodation, attractions and more. Walk Highlands - the ultimate guide to walking in the Highlands of Scotland Cape Wrath Trail - An information website for the Cape Wrath long distance Trail Kinlochewe - the ideal base for exploring the NW Highlands Torridon Mountains - information site about this magnificent area. |
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