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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
For The Trossachs - See Stirling Books
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25 Walks: Fife,
Hamish Brown - A range of walks with full colour
photographs and maps. Covers the area between the Tay and Forth estuaries.
The routes vary in length from 2 to 11 miles. Published March 05
Kingdom of Fife: 40 Coast and Country Walks, Dan Bailey - Explores the stunning coast and countryside of the Kingdom of Fife.Featured here you'll find 40 inspiring short walks in and around the Kingdom, stretching from the north side of the famous Forth Bridges, along the Firth of Forth to Culross, and Gleneagles and Dollar further north, and then east beyond Kirkcaldy to the string of picturesque fishing villages of the East Neuk. Published June 08
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The Fife Coast: From the Forth Bridges
to Leuchars by the Castles Coast and the East Neuk, Hamish Brown -
A guide to the Fife coast which takes the
reader or walker from the Forth Bridge along the castles coast and then into
the East Neuk. The book is in sections allowing a walk from end to end or a
days sampling of a particular spot. Published May 94
St. Andrews and Fife Walks, Campbell Brown - A walking guide to St Andrews and the East Neuk of Fife. Published Dec 92. Limited availability. Walks Fife, Owen Silver. Published May 08 Fife Coastal Path, the Official Guide, Hamish Brown - 'The Fife Coastal Path' skirting the spectacular Fife shoreline, offers an ideal way to sample the area's rich heritage. It introduces the visitor to its wealth of castles, churches, harbours, milestones and red-roofed 'little houses'. Published July 04
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Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks, Paul and Helen Webster -
40 circular walks, of between 2 and 12.5 km in
length, easily accessible for walkers of all levels of fitness. The book
features walks around the traditional hubs of Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin
as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy. Most of the
walks described in these guide are accessible by public transport and make
for a great day out. Published March 09 25 Walks in Highland Perthshire, Roger Smith - This revised edition of Highland Perthshire describes 25 Walks in the area between Killiecrankie, Kenmore and Dunkeld. The scenery is famous and the walks visit many places of local interest, including ancient stone circles and burial grounds, waterfalls, historic castles and the site of the battle of Killiecrankie. Published Sept 02
Perthshire Walks (Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide) Jarrold - 28 varied walks from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes (1½ to 12½ miles) - colour coded according to difficulty. Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale. Includes Balmerino, Aberlemno, Craig Rossie, Seaton Cliffs, Ben Lawers and The Cairnwell. Published April 94
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Walking the Munros: Southern, Central and Western Highlands v. 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 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. Published May 08
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Southern Highlands,
Nick Williams - 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. Pocket Mountains. Published
May 03
Walking Deeside, Donside and Angus, Mary Welsh and Christine Isherwood - A completely new guide to a delightful part of Scotland much visited but seldom explored extensively on foot. The authors set out to prove that these wide areas of imposing mountains and endless forests offer plentiful opportunities for average walkers to find accessible and rewarding expeditions. Whether it is strolling beside fast-flowing rivers, or clambering triumphantly to a magnificent hill-top viewpoint or simply discovering the magic of the coastal sand-dunes, here is the key to active enjoyment of a region rich in scenic contrasts and teeming with wonderful and sometimes rare wildlife. Published April 07
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Walking in the Ochils, Campsie Fells and Lomond Hills, Patrick Baker -
As rugged and spectacular as they can be tranquil and picturesque, the
Campsie Fells, the Ochils and the Lomonds are the most accessible hills in
Scotland's Central Belt. Despite their close proximity to Edinburgh, Glasgow
and Perth, these three ranges remain a remarkably uncrowded wilderness area.
Combining a rich mixture of open moorland peaks, steep sided glens, fast
flowing burns and lush woodland, few other areas can treat the hillwalker to
such diverse scenery and varieties of animal and plant life in the space of
a single day's outing. This guide describes 33 contrasting walks that will
take the walker over the three ranges. The majority of these walks are
circular. Published June 08
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The Ochil Hills: Landscape, Wildlife,
Heritage Walks, L Corbett - This introduction/guide
gives basic information on the range of naturalist and historical
characteristics of the Ochil Hills. It is intended to supplement the
publications already available on the area. The book also includes poetry
from the area. Published May 94
Walks Around Clackmannan and the Ochils - Eight easy to follow walks. Folded sheet map. Published Dec 97
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Rob Roy Way from Drymen to Pitlochry, J Megarry - This
long-distance walk from Drymen to Pitlochry was developed by Rucksack
Readers in partnership with walking enthusiasts. It runs for 79 miles (126
km) along some of Scotland's finest lochs and glens, using historic
footpaths, a cycle route, forest tracks and some minor road. Many places are
linked with Scotland's most famous outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734).
The route has no official status, but was negotiated with private
landowners, Forest Enterprise, Stirling and Perth Councils and others. The
Way offers superb views, but is less strenuous than the West Highland Way.
It is not fully waymarked as such, but the book gives detailed directions
and most of it is straightforward. Walkers are always advised to carry a
compass, but are unlikely to need it unless walking an exposed section in
winter. This book contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday:
background on Rob Roy MacGregor, history, heritage and wildlife; summary of
each section showing distance, terrain and food/drink stops; drop-down map
showing the whole route in five panels; visitor attractions and hills to
climb (Munros, Corbetts and Grahams); special notes for people with no
previous experience; planning information for travel by car, train, bus or
plane; foreword by Sir David Steel, Presiding Officer of the Scottish
Parliament; in full colour, with over 60 photographs; waterproof paper
throughout. Published Oct 06
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The Cateran Trail, Jacquetta Megarry - The Cateran
Trail follows the footsteps of 16th century cattle rustlers (caterans) for
63 miles (101km). It starts from Blairgowrie, passing through the heart of
Scotland with its rich pre-history, heritage and wildlife. This circular
waymarked walk can be comfortably completed in 4-5 undemanding days, with
the nearest village never more than 7 miles away. Published Oct 04
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| A Guided Walk Round St Andrews, John Pearson. Published May 96. Limited availability. |
Walks East Perthshire, Alistair Lawson.
Published Nov 07 Also: Walks South Perthshire Published June 08 Walks North Perthshire, Felicity Martin. Published Oct 06 Walks Angus, John Fyfe. Published Oct 06 |
Walks in Perthshire (Clan Walk Guides), Mary Welsh. Published Jan 03 |
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MORE MAPS Central Scotland Panorama, Harvey - Large full cover panorama of the hills viewed from central Scotland. Historical and tourist information, plus street maps, on the reverse. Published July 00 Perthshire Leisure Map - Published using the "Ordnance Survey" data, this work talks about: places of tourist and historic interest; and leisure activities. It is a key to tourist symbols. It features clear road mapping. Published April 08 Fife Coastal Path, Footprint. Published May 04 Ochil Hills (Superwalker S.) Harvey. Published Aug 98
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