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101 Best Hill Walks in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Graeme Cornwallis - Each walk has a detailed description accompanied by innovative 3D maps - there’s a essential information section, an author's ‘Top Ten’ Scottish walks and a glossary of walking terminology, translations of Gaelic names and an index of summits. The routes vary in length from short walks to a 48-km multi-day route. Published June 09
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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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.
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Walking in Torridon (British Mountains), Peter Barton - Unlike most of
the Cumbrian and Welsh peaks, the mountains of Torridon rarely have clearly
defined paths to their summits, but the many excellent stalkers' paths take
walkers deep into wild territory and often provide a flying start to an
ascent. Exploring this remote and much-loved area of the Highlands involves
free-ranging over heather, grass, rock and marsh and this guide will give
experienced walkers the confidence to find the best ways across the
landscape. Covering the 200 square miles south west of Loch Maree and north
of the Achnasheen-Achnashellach-Lochcarron road, and also including Slioch
and its environs, and taking Shieldaig as its base, this unique book offers a wealth of routes of different grades and differing characters. It is also beautifully illustrated with Peter Barton's original drawings, alongside clear OS map extracts. Routes described include 11 easy walks, 11 long or high-level walks, ascents of 32 summits over 2000ft and 5 outline suggestions for major ridge walks. Published April 10.
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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
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The West Highland Way, New Edition Recreational Path Guides, Anthony Burton - The 93-mile West Highland Way is indisputably Britain's most spectacular long-distance path. The first section, following the eastern shore of Loch Lomond, offers an idyllic waterside walk, with the full grandeur of the Highlands gradually revealing itself. Then, after crossing the barren wilderness of the Rannoch Moor, the walker climbs the Devil's Staircase above Glencoe and traverses classic Highland landscapes to reach Fort William and, if he or she wishes, a grand finale at the peak of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide is an authoritative companion, packed with indispensable information. Published April 10. |
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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NOT The West Highland Way, Robert Turnbull - The West Highland Way from Glasgow to Fort William is one of the finest UK long distance paths, but it runs close to a busy main road and avoids the mountain tops. NOT The West Highland Way offers mountain alternatives to all but one of the WH Way stages, 5 one-day hill circuits, 2 two-day warm-up trips and 3 extended diversions off the Way, this book intends to do better. Published September 10.
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West Highland Way: Glasgow to Fort William, Charlie Loram - Fully revised fourth edition of this comprehensive guide to walking the famous West Highland Way from Glasgow to Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. Includes 57 detailed walking maps, the largest scale maps available at just under 1:20,000, with unique mapping features, walking times, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest; itineraries for all walkers; detailed public transport information; practical information for all budgets. Also contains 16 full colour photos plus four page colour flower and fauna identification guide. Now with downloadable GPS waypoints. Published April 10.
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West
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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West Highland Way: The Official Guide, Roger Smith. Published April 10. 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.
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The West Highland Way, Jacquetta Megarry - The West Highland Way is Scotland's most popular long-distance walk, running 96 miles (155 km) from Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, through its first National
Park, across the western Highlands to the foot of its highest mountain, Ben Nevis. This is the fourth, fully revised edition of the popular rucksack-friendly guidebook and includes the "extra mile" into Fort William. It contains all you need to plan and enjoy one of the world's finest walks. This book: includes detailed route description; offers background on Loch Lomond, history and wildlife; has a map of the entire route in 6 drop-down panels
(1:100,000); provides practical information about transport and travel; is lavishly illustrated, with 70 colour photographs; and is printed on waterproof paper. Published February 11.
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The East Highland Way: Fort William to Aviemore, Kevin Langan - The East Highland Way is a detailed and descriptive guide to the route developed by Kevin Langan in 2007. Beginning in Fort William and culminating in Aviemore, the trail forms a new link route between the northern end of the West Highland Way and the southern end of the Speyside Way. In addition, the route joins with the Great Glen Way at its southern point in Fort William, making this an exciting new challenge for seasoned walkers and amateurs alike. Not only an illustrated route description, Langan also details the plethora of wildlife to be spotted along the way in each section of the walk. The book also provides information on the various historical attractions with which the route intersects, including Old Inverlochy Castle and Kingussie's Ruthven Barracks. Langan's route has been optimised to engage with accommodation where possible, and these accommodation options are included in the guide. Published May 11. |
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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 Feb 06.
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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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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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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. | John Davidson's Guide to Walking and Cycling in Inverness and the Highlands, John Davidson - 50 Routes for Locals and Visitors. Published March 11.
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| Scottish Highlands - The Hillwalking Guide: 60 Day walks with Accommodation Guide, Jim Manthorpe - Fully updated second edition of this popular hill-walking guide to Scotland's Highlands and Islands containing some of the finest mountain scenery in Europe. The new edition includes 60 day-walks for all abilities, graded for difficulty, terrain and strenuousness. 2 -day and 3-day treks and some of the walks have been linked to form multi-day treks such as the Great Traverse. Plus accommodation, places to eat and public transport for 62 gateway towns and villages. With 86 trail maps and 30 colour photos the book is packed with all the practical information necessary for hill-walking in the region. Published September 09 | The Moray Coast Trail: With Dava and Moray Ways, Sandra Bardwell - Guidebook to the Moray Coast Trail with 44 miles/70 km of beach walking, coastal paths, quiet roads and old railways. Its views are across coves, beaches and
skerries to the Moray Firth and North Sea. Book also covers the Dava Way which extends for 23 miles/38 km inland with vistas of mountain, moorland and farmland. Published November 10.
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Wester Ross and Lochalsh, Paul and Helen Webster - Wester Ross and Lochalsh are amongst the most popular areas for walks in the Scottish Highlands. The Lochalsh peninsula between the shores of Loch Duich and Loch Carron offers varied walking from villages such as Plockton as well as the region's main town at Kyle of Lochalsh. Across the dramatic Mam Ratagan pass is the remote and secluded Glenelg peninsula, a tranquil and peaceful haven far from busy routes. Further north are Applecross and Lochcarron, with mountains that yield nothing in ruggedness to their more famous counterparts in Torridon, as well as attractive fishing villages and forest walks. Finally around Gairloch is an area that has long been famous for its fine sandy beaches, many of them still very quiet. Inland is a vast area of little-visited, rocky peaks known to walkers as 'The Great Wilderness'. This latest pocket guide features 40 of the best walks in this popular area in an attractive and accessible format. Published March 10. |
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Scottish Highlands and Islands AA 50 Walks - Walking is one of Britain's
favourite leisure activities, and this great pocket-sized walking guide to
the Scottish Highlands & Islands features a variety of mapped walks to suit
all abilities. Contained within the guide are 50 walks of 2-10 miles and all
the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading
on the history and wildlife of the area, and an introduction to each walk.
All walks are annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for
refreshments. And every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient,
level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog
friendliness, parking and public toilets. Published August 09. Scottish Highlands and Islands AA 30 Walks (Cards) - This original concept takes the most popular walks from the AA's best-selling and newly updated walks database and packages them on individual laminated cards in a durable box. The small and handy size means that the box can be stowed away in a pocket or handbag and single cards extracted at each walk start point. Clear and concise instructions plus a full-colour route map make the cards a joy to use. Published March 10.
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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 Dùnain. Published March 96. 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. |
Fort William and Glen Coe (Pathfinder Guide), Hugh Taylor - Fort William
and Glen Coe encompass one of the greatest areas of sea and mountain
landscape in Scotland, backed by some of the biggest and most demanding
peaks. This is Scotland's fjord land, a drowned coastland with long sea arms
wending far inland, and the walks range from Fort William at sea level to
Ben Nevis, the highest summit in Britain. The whole area is steeped in
history, and its story is well told at local museums and information centres
such as at Ballachulish, Kinlochleven and Glencoe, all areas explored in this guide. Published February 10.
Pathfinder Guide: Kyle of Lochalsh - 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 May 03
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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. 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. |
The Sutherland Trail, Cameron McNeish and
Richard Else - "The Sutherland Trail - A Journey Through North-west
Scotland", is the long awaited latest book by the UK's best known hillwalker
and backpacker, Cameron McNeish. In partnership with award-winning
photographer and film maker Richard Else, Cameron has developed a superb
week-long walking route through one of the finest landscapes in Europe.
Sutherland, in the far north-west of Scotland, has long been described as
'the empty lands'. Much of the land is magnificently untamed and
unpopulated, and the grandeur of the landscape attracts hillwalkers and
backpackers from throughout the world. The Sutherland Trail between
Lochinver and Tongue follows ancient pathways, stalker's routes and hill
tracks through one of the most geologically fascinating regions of the UK.
It passes caves, chambered cairns and the remains of ancient shielings,
follows river banks and loch-sides, climbs iconic hills and visits the
highest waterfall in Britain. Along the way, the voices of the local people
are heard loud and clear. The passions of the crofters, hoteliers,
fishermen, climbers and hillwalkers give a new momentum to life in the
region, looking forward to a positive future for these spectacular northern
lands. This is the first
guidebook to Scotland's latest long distance walking route. It is
illustrated by top quality, original images. It is based on a highly
successful BBC television programme. Published August 09.
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50 Classic Routes on Scottish Mountains, Ralph Storer - This latest volume again ranges across the Highlands to provide a well-chosen cross-section of routes, carefully researched to
eliminate the boring trudge and accentuate the entertaining. Newcomers will find more than enough to keep them happy, while the experienced Scottish hillwalker will be encouraged to look again. Here are 50 circular routes in the Scottish Highlands, all including a peak over 600m/2,000ft and all accessible by road; from gentle strolls to challenging scrambles, selected by a respected walker, climber and writer; complete with at-a-glance ratings for
terrain, adverse conditions and technical difficulty, and supported by maps and photographs. Published June 05
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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
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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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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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AA Walking in The Scottish Highlands - 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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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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Walking the Munros Vol 1: 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 Vol 2: 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.
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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.
Ben Nevis and The Munros, Chris Townsend - Ben Nevis and its nearby mountains offer excellent walking opportunities in this internationally significant area. Here are 8 walks over 17 classic Munros in this easy to use pocket guide featuring the best hill walks in Scotland. There are introductions to the history, topgraphy of the mountains along with detailed route summaries, access, distances, ascents, walking times, maps, safety advice, transport and facilities. Published July 09.
20 Walks Around Glen Nevis and Fort William, Brian Smailes. Published January 09. |
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. The Great Glen Way, 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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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
The Ultimate Guide to the Munros, Volume 2 Central Highlands South, Ralph Storer - Volume 2 of The Ultimate Guide to the Munros series takes a tour of all the Munros of the rugged scenery of the southern Central Highlands. The Central Highlands area is the smallest of the six regions covered in the series, but is packed with more Munros than any other so many that this area has been split into two books, Central Highlands South including Glen Coe and Central Highlands North including the Nevis Range. Volume 2 covers routes from the startling arrowhead peak of Buachaille Etive Mor, to the thrilling Aonach Eagach ridge. With all the features which made Volume 1 so popular, full colour maps and photographs throughout, details of all the practicable ascents up all the Munros and a comprehensive grading system, this is a must for hillwalkers. Published November 09. The Ultimate Guide to the Munros Volume 3 Central Highlands North, Ralph Storer - Volume 3 of The Ultimate Guide to the Munros explores the dramatic landscape of the Northern Central Highlands. The Central Highlands area is the smallest of the six regions covered in the series, but is packed with more Munros than any other - so many that this area has been split into two books, Central Highlands South including Glen Coe and Central Highlands North including the Nevis Range. Volume 3 covers routes around Fort William, Inverness and Perth among many others, travelling along great changing landscape, from Loch Linnhe to the Great Ben Nevis. With all the features which made Volume 1 and 2 so popular, full colour maps and photographs throughout, details of all the practicable ascents up all the Munros and a comprehensive grading system, this is a must for hillwalkers. Published November 10. |
| 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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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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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. Limited
availability. Published
September 97.
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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. Limited availability. Published August 99.
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Inverness, Loch Ness and North East Highlands, Neil Wilson- The area covered by this guide centres on the Highland 'capital' of Inverness, and extends north and east along the shores of the Moray Firth, and south and west to Fort Augustus and Glen Affric, encompassing Caithness, eastern Sutherland, Easter Ross, the Black Isle, Moray and the banks of Loch Ness. With coastal walks including a route through classic Caithness scenery at Noss Head. Inland, ascents to Ben Rinnes and Ben Wyvis provide panoramic views of the surrounding area and opportunities to see rare alpine flora, and a route via Loch Affric reveals some of Scotland's most magnificent scenery. Limited availability. Published November 08.
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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. |
Walks Inverness and Loch Ness, John and Trina Wombell. Limited availability. Published April 07. Walking Glenfinnan: The Road to the Isles, Mary Walsh and Chistine Isherwood. Limited availability. Published March 07. A Skirt Around Dundee - A Walker's Guide to the City, Cambella McMahon. Limited availability. Published December 06. |
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 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. |
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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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. Limited availability. Published February
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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. Limited availability. Published April 07.
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MORE MAPS
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
An Teallach and Fisherfield (Superwalker). Published July 09
West Highland Way XT40 (Walkers Route)
version. Harvey. Published Feb 10 Highlands of Scotland Leisure Map. Philip's Red Book. Published April 08 Glen Coe, Harvey Superwalker. Published June 08 Great Glen Way XT40. Harvey Walkers Route Published April 11 Ben Nevis, Harvey Superwalker. Published March 10 Torridon, Harvey Superwalker. Published Aug 11 Kintail, Glenshiel Harvey Superwalker. Published July 05 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. Clachaig Inn - the award winning 'Outdoor Inn' in the heart of Glencoe, a source of accommodation and hospitality for over 300 years. Glencoe Scotland - The Clachaig guide to Scotland's most famous glen. Walk the West Highland Way - all the information you need to walk the West Highland Trail in Scotland
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