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MAPS OF THE SCOTTISH ISLANDS
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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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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25 Walks in Ayrshire
& Arran, Alan Forbes - The 25 Walks books are practical guides and
attractive souvenirs. Written by experienced authors, they can be used with
confidence. The carefully selected local walks are accompanied by
easy-to-use maps and colour photographs. Ayrshire & Arran describes 25 walks
in some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside. On Arran you can explore Machrie Moor or climb to the top of Goatfell, while in Ayrshire you can
enjoy a stroll on the banks of the River Ayr or a walk that takes in a visit
to Culzean Castle. A key point for the walker to note about Ayrshire and
Arran is that both areas are extremely accessible. Transport links are so
good that it is possible to leave Glasgow for Arran in the morning, walk the
length of Holy Isle, and be back in Glasgow that evening. In the words of
the author: 'there is something here for everyone, and I hope that you enjoy
discovering these walks as much as I have.'
Published June 04.
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Pocket Mountains: The Islands,
Nick Williams - 40 circular hill routes of between 5
and 26 km. The routes take in many hills on Arran, Islay, Jura, Mull, Eigg,
Rum, Skye, Raasay, Harris and the Uists. Published May 04.
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Isle of Skye (Collins Rambler's Guides), Chris Townsend - Highly recommended guide to 30 walks.
This book indicates the level of difficulty and type of terrain for each
walk, plus points of interest, colour maps and photos with clear,
easy-to-follow route instructions. This famous corner of the Scottish
Highlands and Islands is home to a spectacular variety of mountain
landscapes and dramatic coastlines. There is also a wealth of fascinating
places to explore: caves and sea stacks, headlands and arches, waterfalls
and castles. 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, suitable for
all abilities, from young children to experienced walkers. 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 summarizing useful information, such as start and finish points,
duration, safety advice and points of interest. It is illustrated with
colour maps from leading authority, Harveys, and each walk is then described
in detail with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. The text gives the
history of the mainland. Published August 01.
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50 Best Routes on Skye and Raasay, Ralph Storer - Skye's bristling mountains and soaring coastline offer an enormous selection of routes encompassing a wide variety of grades of difficulty. Ralph Storer has selected some of the best walks on the island in order to demonstrate fully the diversity of the "Misty Isle" for new visitors and seasoned campaigners alike. The walks offer different levels of difficulty, from gentle coastal strolls to challenging mountain ascents, all selected by an accomplished and respected walker, climber and writer. Maps and instructions are also provided. Published March 99. |
Skye 360, Walking the Coastline, Andrew Dempster -
One long walk divided into lots of short walks taking you all the way round
Skye's rugged coastline. Skye's plethora of peninsulas and sea-lochs contain
awesome cliffs, remote beaches, storm tossed sea-stacks, natural arches,
ancient duns, romantic castles, poignant Clearance settlements, tidal
islands and idyllic secluded corners. If you want to experience Skye in all
its fascinating wealth of popular tourist haunts and hidden treasures, then
let this book take you on a continuous 360-mile coastal walk around this
mythical black island. You will soon find that there is a lot more to
discover than the celebrated Cuillin ridge, mecca for walkers and climbers
from all over the world. Andrew Dempster took one month to walk the whole
coastline, he describes not just a geographical journey along the
intricacies of Skye's coastline but also a historical journey from
prehistoric fortified duns to legendary castles, from the distressing
remains of black-houses to the stark geometry of the Skye bridge. Published
August 02.
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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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Skye Scrambles: Climbing Guide, Noel Williams - The Cuillin of Skye offer the best scrambling to be found anywhere in the British Isles. This guide describes a collection of scrambles and climbs which range in variety and difficulty. Published June 98.
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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 May 99.
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West Coast Walks: Knoydart, Skye
& Wester Ross. Pamela Clark - 50 walks of
between 2 and 10 miles. Illustrated with hand-drawn maps. Limited
availability. Published March 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. |
Short Walks on Skye, Joanna Young - This book describes 40 short walks on Skye: the shortest is only a couple of minutes, the longest no more than 35. Joanna Young wrote this book after family holidays in Skye revealed the need for short walks suitable for all ages, fitness levels and motivation as well as all weather conditions. Published March 04.
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| The Isle of Skye, A Walker's Guide, Terry Marsh - The Isle of Skye is the most scenically awe-inspiring of Scotland's many islands: a place of elemental forces which man has barely scratched. This new edition continues the tradition of the first by visiting all corners of the island as well as the renowned Cuillin. Updated and in full colour with extensive photographs and maps, it includes hard, demanding days, often in wonderfully isolated locations. It is however a walking, not a climbing, guide, and skills required are up to straightforward scrambling, but some walks can be demanding and arduous. Published September 06. |
Long Walk on the Isle of Skye - The Famous 75 Mile Trek, David
Paterson
- This is an updated edition of the original walk done by the brothers Cradduck completed in May 2003. Great value for money. You not only get a
quite stunning collection of photographs coupled with detailed descriptions
of the walk, you also get half-day summaries of the walk The book
beautifully captures the landscapes of Skye through all four seasons and
also gives you some background to the island's history. A great read.
Published April 05.
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Walks Isle of Skye, Paul Williams. Published
May 07. Scrambles in Skye, Wilson Parker - A guide to walks and scrambles on the Black Cuillin. Limited availability. Published June 83. Walks on the Isle of Skye, Mary Welsh & Christine Isherwood. Limited availability. Published April 02.
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Walking the Coastline of Shetland No 1 - The Island of Yell, Peter Guy -
A guide to the approximate times and distances on tried and tested walks on
the Island of Yell, the most northerly island in the Shetland archipelago.
First published over a decade ago, this reprint is a revised edition with
some colour illustrations. Published September 96.
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Walking the Coastline of Shetland No2 - Unst, Peter Guy - Unst is the third largest of the Shetland Islands. It is the most northern and faces on its north coast the Muckle Flugga group and the Out Stack. The coastline measures some 60 miles and offers the walker a magnificent variety of scenery as well as the opportunity to look at many historical sites. Illustrated throughout with route maps, photographs and diagrams, this book describes memorable walks which should suit everyone, from experienced walkers looking for a challenge to those who wish to savour the experience with a little more time available. Published September 96.
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Walking the Coastline of Shetland, No 4 - Northmavine - "Northmavine" is an enlarged and updated version of the fourth of seven titles in the highly acclaimed "Walking the Coastline of Shetland" series. This most northerly part of mainland Shetland offers dramatic cliff scenery, abundant wildlife and notable pre-historic sites. There is also the chance of climbing Ronas Hill, Shetland's highest. This guide describes routes to suit every level of walker and is a mine of information on the area past and present. It is illustrated throughout with route maps, photographs and diagrams. Published June 06. |
| Walking the Coastline of Shetland No 5 - West Side - 33 walks of up to 18 miles. A tourist guide, the fifth in the "Walking the Coastline" series, which consists of suggested walks around Shetland. This volume focuses on the Westside, contains maps and photographs and gives details of distances and times. Published April 95. | Walking the Coastline of Shetland No 6 - South Mainland - This title describes walks around the coastline of the South Mainland of Shetland and the islands of Burra, Trondra, South Havra, St Ninian, Fair Isle and Mousa. It also provides information on the history and folklore associated with the crofting and fishing communities established there. Published April 00. | Walking the Coastline of Shetland No 7 - East Side - The Eastside Mainland of Shetland and the islands of Noss, Out Skerries, Bressay and Whalsay offer all who enjoy walking the delights and challenges of exploring remarkable landscapes. Here you will find vibrant and caring communities, major nature reserves and fascinating archaeological sites. This book is a mine of information about the long distance walk from Lerwick to Mavis Grind and also what can be seen on a selection of memorable circular walks. It is well illustrated throughout with route maps, photographs and diagrams. "Eastside" completes the highly acclaimed series of seven walking guides to the entire coastline of Shetland. Shetland captivated Peter Guy and his late wife, Christine, when he was posted to RAF Saxa Vord, Unst, thirty years ago and they subsequently lived in Yell. Published June 04. |
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Walking Shetland,
Mary Welsh. Published April 04. Walks on Shetland, Mary Welsh - There are some good ideas for walks in many interesting parts of the island, but I would not recommend this book for an inexperienced or poorly equipped walker. Some of the routes rely on following sheep tracks, and when you have size 12.5 hiking boots on walking along a cliff top track it is rather dangerous! Buyer Review. Limited availability. Published Nov 95.
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Walking in the Hebrides, Roger Redfern
- Roger Redfern describes the timeless quality of the Western Isles of
Scotland. Although geographically close together, each island has its own
distinctive character. Take, for instance, the cultivated fields and mild
air of Tiree, the bleak profiles of Coll and South Uist, or the jagged
mountain skylines of Rhum and the Cuillins of Skye. Today, you can visit
several of the islands by regular short flights from Glasgow, you can drive
across the Skye Bridge, or you can savour the sea views and feeling of
remoteness by taking the ferry - though not, now, quite the risky affair it
was in the 30s when, 'by the help of God', the Hebridean boatman would guide
you to your destination after several uncomfortable hours at sea! Whatever
your method of travel, be warned that your visit will probably be the first
of many, such is the very special charm of these islands and their people.
As well as a general description of the island in question, each chapter
includes suggestions for walking routes which take full advantage of the
scenery on offer. Sketch maps and photographs accompany the text. Published
November 03.
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The Outer Hebrides: The Timeless Way, Peter Clarke - This is a book for observers, walkers and island enthusiasts. Peter Clarke draws on the experience of 30 years exploring the Western Isles on foot to outline a 230 mile route around the islands which he calls the Outer Hebrides Way. Over half the route is off-road and includes many little known paths. It is not a straightforward practical guide - you'll at least need OS maps to follow the walk - but a blend of factual information, human interest and the knack of bringing places to life. Published March 05. |
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Walks in Orkney,
Mary Welsh. Published May 99. Orkney on Foot: A Selection of Walks for the serious rambler, Kate Barrett. Published April 00.
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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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Walk Oban, Mull and Lochaber, Richard Hallewell - Each walk in this guide is graded according to distance and difficulty, from short strolls to longer hikes. The guide includes a brief history of the area and information on geology and natural history. Limited availability,. Published April 00. |
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The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands
- The third edition of
the Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands is the complete
handbook to this dramatic and varied region. There are lively accounts of
every attraction, from castles, lochs and mountains, to deserted beaches and
classic train journeys. For every town and village there are insightful
reviews of places to stay, eat and drink that give a refreshingly candid
opinion. The authors also provide practical tips on the many outdoor
activities available, from munro bagging to skiing and mountain biking.
Published April 04.
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Walks Western Isles,
Luke Williams. Published October 06. Walks Isle of Mull, Coll and Tiree, Published May 07. Walks on Canna, Rum, Eigg and Muck, Mary Welsh. Published August 96. Walks on Islay, Mary Welsh. Published January 99. Walks Around Islay and Jura - 8 easy to follow walks. Folded sheet maps. Published May 99. Forty-Four Walks on the Isle of Arran, Mary Welsh. Limited availability. Published May 99. Rambles in Arran, TCR Brotchie. Published March 96. Walks in the Western Isles, Mary Welsh. Limited availability. Published May 99.
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The Island of Rhum, a Guide for Walkers and Visitors,
Hamish Brown - This is a guide for walkers, climbers and visitors. It
departs from most climbing guides by giving information on a range of
topics. Rhum, being an important National Nature Reserve, is different from
(and finer than) most areas where we perform our rock antics, and as such
should appeal to a greater range of visitors. The Inner Hebridean Island of
Rhum is still an island of mystery to many people, perhaps because the
memory still lingers of former landed gentry who discouraged visitors by
every means possible. It is an island which delightfully combines interest
for both climber and naturalist. The Nature Conservancy Council bought the
island in 1957 and now manages it as a National Nature Reserve. Limited
availability. Published July 88.
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Walking The Isle of Arran, Mary Welsh. Published March 08. Walking The Isles of Mull, Iona, Coll and Tiree, Mary Welsh. Published March 08.
Walking in North Mull
Olive Brown and Jean Whittaker. Published July 94. Walks Around Mull, Map/Guide to 8 easy to follow walks, Campbell Finlay. Published May 99.
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Walking in the Isle of Arran, Paddy Dillon -
The Isle of Arran is often referred to as 'Scotland in miniature'. Its
northern mountain ranges contrast markedly with its southern moorlands and
forests, while its coastline features placid bays and striking cliffs. Roads
are limited in extent, but opportunities to explore on foot abound. This
guidebook follows paths into the high mountains, taking in deep glens and
rocky ridges. Forest trails are discovered and extensive moorlands are
traversed, as the routes reveal the archaeology, history and natural wonders
of the island. The needs of walkers are recognised, with background notes
indicating where food, drink and accommodation can be found, along with
information about visitor attractions island-wide and public transport
around the island. Other walking routes, ranging from easy nature trails to
arduous mountain scrambles, provide thorough coverage of Arran, including
nearby Holy Isle and its Buddhist retreat. One visit simply isn't enough,
and Arran will draw you back time and time again. Published March 06.
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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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Walking The Western Isles, Mary Welsh - 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. Based upon her popular "Walks in
the Western Isles", a consistent seller since 1993, Mary Welsh offers a
completely new edition, including a number of ambitious new routes. Existing
walks have been exhaustively checked and, in some instances, extended or
varied for greater appeal. Published March 06. |
Hebridean Gurkha: Walking the Outer Isles,
Neil Griffiths - Gurkhas are
not often seen in the Western Isles; perhaps these were the first. "Hebridean
Gurkha" tells the tale of what was to be much more than a walking holiday
for Neil and five Gurkhas. As the boys set off in heavy rain across the low
peat bogs of Lewis, they were to encounter the rocky hills of Harris before
striding along the sweeping white beaches of the Uists under blue skies.
Then on to the sand-ringed Isle of Barra where a boatman took them to their
journey's end, Barra Head in the far south. The wee men from Nepal called it
'Barra Heaven'. This is a story of Gaeldom and Buddhism, broadswords and
kukris, with the great Highland pipe a constant accompaniment. It involves
the search for penguins, haggis and the perfect pool table, Compton
MacKenzie and Bonnie Prince Charlie, on the isles where the sea meets the
sky, and the Hebrides meet the Himalayas. It is about marching through some
of the most dazzling scenery in the world, hearing about its folklore and
history, while all the time acquiring more and more islander friends. The
Gurkha penchant for laughter, singing, dancing, whisky and tartan all came
together in a land that couldn't be much further from their home. Published
August 05.
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Walks in Argyll and Bute, Mary Welsh & Christine Isherwood.
Limited availability. Published March 03.
Isle of Bute - 8 easy to follow walks. Published December 97. Isle of Bute: West Island Way - Scotland's First Long Distance Island Footpath, Footprint Maps and Guides. Published February 01. Walks on Tiree, Coll, Colonsay and a Taste of Mull, Mary Welsh. Limited availability. Published August 96.
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