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MAPS OF SCOTLAND
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ARE YOU GOING TO
THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS?
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Scottish Hill Tracks, Scottish Rights of Way Society -
An up to date guide to the rights of way in Scotland's high
countryside. An invaluable source
of information for hundreds of walkers in Scotland's high countryside. This
new edition, revised by Donald Bennet and Cliff Stone with the invaluable
help of many active members of the Society, brings it up to date. A map of
Scotland adapted for this book by John Bartholomew shows the 350 routes
described and graphically illustrates the wealth of long-distance
cross-country walks across the hills and moors of Scotland. 32 colour
photographs further illustrate the great variety of landscape and the hills
through which these routes go.
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Walk Scotland: A Guide Book for All Seasons, Bruce Sandison - Walk Scotland is a guidebook with a difference as Bruce Sandison takes the reader on 125 of his favourite walks - from the Shetland Isles to the Borders, including three excursions in the land of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland - combining practical information of indigenous flora and fauna with local history and the author's personal knowledge of these routes in his beloved native land. Each walk is a complete story in itself. Sandison recounts his own experiences during a lifetime spent exploring Scotland's countryside: a first kiss among the trees of the 'T' Woods at Swanston, near Edinburgh; discovering Skara Brae in Orkney, before the tourists. His sense of humour is never far behind as he remembers those who walked these ways in days gone by: Mary, Queen of Scots, dashing from Jedburgh to Hermitage Castle to comfort her lover, incurring the wrath of Presbyterian Scotland for doing so; and Bonnie Prince Charlie holding 'court' behind Ben Corridale on South Uist. Including walks to suit all standards of fitness, this book is beautifully illustrated with colour photographs. Ordnance Survey grid references are noted for routes, start- and finishing-points and key markers along the way. At once a practical guide and an evocative account of the history permeating these stunning landscapes, Walk Scotland is a must for all would-be walkers and lovers of the Scottish countryside.
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Munro & Corbett Chart, Harvey folded - Lists all 3000' Munros, 2,500' Corbetts, and 2000' Grahams and Donalds. Skye is shown in an enlarged insert. THE ORIGINAL BESTSELLER.
Corbett Tops and Corbetteers: TACit Tables Complete, Up-to-date Lists of Hills (TACit Tables) History in the Hills: Walks in the Corbetts and Donalds, John Galloway Wallace. |
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Scotland's Mountain Ridges, Dan Bailey - Ridges are epic. Graceful carved walkways slung between summits, twisted spines of stone - these can be the most beautiful of mountain landforms. With elegant lines and giddy exposure, ridge climbs emit a powerful siren call, drawing us out onto the rocks. Life on the edge has a special quality, born of the contrast of empty space all around, and intricate detail in close-up. The crests are strangely irresistible. Scotland's ridges are among the finest mountaineering lines in the country, every one a unique adventure. The variety of these routes reflects the breadth of the mountain experience: a rich mix of summer scrambles, technical rock and challenging winter climbs. This book covers both the popular classics and some obscure gems, aiming to celebrate these thrilling climbs as much as to document them. The chosen selection spans the grade range, with routes to suit all levels of ability. Whether an earthbound hillwalker or an accomplished climber, Scotland's ridges cannot fail to stir your imagination.
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The Corbett Almanac, Cameron McNeish - The author details the
220 Corbetts which exist in Scotland. These hills between 2500 and 2999 feet
high are amongst the most popular and accessible since they are often a good
afternoon's exercise as opposed to the generally more testing and trying
Munros which are frequently situated in more extreme terrain. The book
covers Scotland on a regional basis, usually around a town which is well
suited to accommodating hillwalkers. These areas are: The Southern Uplands;
Arrochar; Crianlarich, Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchy; Strathyre and Loch Earn;
Rannoch and Glen Lyon; Killin; Etive and Glen Coe; Loch Trieg and Loch
Ossian; Loch Ericht and Drumochter; Pitlochy, Tarff and Tilt; Cairnwell,
Glenshee and Lochnagar; Norther Cairngorms; Southern Cairngorms; Glen Roy,
Laggan and Monadhiliath; Loch Lochy; Loch Arkaig and Loch Eil; Ardgour,
Moidart and Loch Sheil; Knoydart and Loch Quoich; Glen Sheil; Glen Affric
and Strathfarar; Achnashellach, Torridon and Applecross; Dundonnell and
Fisherfield; The Fannichs and Ullapool; Assynt and the Far North; The
Islands. Gaelic pronunciations are given with Ordnance Survey
references, ascent and descent times, maps and stalking information.
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Corbetts and other Scottish Hills, Scottish Mountaineering Club Hillwalker's
Guide - This book is an absolute must for anybody who loves the Scottish
hills. Clear route descriptions and maps make this another walkers bible.
Lonely Planet Walking in Scotland, Sandra Bardwell - This guide to Scotland shows readers how to discover the whole Scottish experience on two feet, including city strolls, coastal ambles and mountain hikes. It explores Scotland's flora and fauna as well as the myths and mysteries, the castles and crags and the malts en route.
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Scotland's Far West, 34 Selected Walks - Dennis Brook, Phil Hinchcliffe
- The allure of Mull, Morvem, Ardnamurchan and Ardgour is outstanding and
once you have seen them, you will want to visit Scotland's far west time
after time. Mull, Scotland's third largest isle, and for bard Dugold
MacPhail 'Of Isles the Fairest', has something for everyone. Those with
interests in archaeology, geology and history will be captivated;
naturalists will be fascinated by its flora and fauna; but its universal
magic is tranquillity, while affording you all the joys of walking in the
great outdoors. Across the narrow Sound of Mull, lies Morvern with Ardgour
and Ardnamurchan. Here the enchantment continues to develop. At its farthest
reaches, approached by a narrow road meandering through the finest scenery,
is the most westerly part of the British mainland, Ardnamurchan Point. Let
Scotland's far west enchant you!
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Scotland's Far North,
Andy Walmsley - 62 mountain walks in Scotland's north-west peninsula,
covering Assynt and Coigach; the far north-west and Reay forest; and the
East (excluding north-eastern Caithness). Mostly day walks, with three
longer mountain traverses - Assynt Horseshoe, a Reay traverse and a long
ascent of Cranstackie.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Munro's Tables (Scottish Mountaineering Club Guides S.), Sir Hugo Munro.
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.
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The Munros, Scotland's Highest Mountains, Cameron McNeish - This book is
unbelievable value. It is a glossy coffee-table combining beautiful
photographs taken at all times of year with text and diagrams showing the
recommended routes up all 284 munros. This book is essential to anyone who
has ever walked in Scotland and will definitely tempt you to walk some more.
Buyer Review.
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The Munro Almanac, Cameron McNeish - This comprehensive guide to all of Scotland's Munros details the 277 peaks and their localities. Gaelic pronunciation, height, climbing routes with times for both ascent and descent, OS references and difficulty rating are included. A height index is also included at the back of the book. Maps and photographs illustrate this 30-region approach with hints on where to stay and how best to tackle these 3000 ft plus peaks. |
The Scottish Peaks Poucher Guide - W. A. Poucher's guides, first published in the 1960s, have become classics. They are some of the most popular books for fellwalkers, climbers and scramblers ever published. They are packed with guidance on clothing, equipment, accommodation, route finding, distances and times, all in an attractive pocket-sized format to slip into your rucksack. Aspiring landscape photographers will find a chapter of essential tips in each book to help them too. Since the author's death in 1988, the guides have been updated in consultation with John Poucher, the author's son. Frances Lincoln took over publication of W. A. Poucher's guides from Constable in 2004.
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Scottish Coast to Coast Walk,
Brian Smailes - The long awaited Scottish route from Oban in the west to St.
Andrews. Information given includes B&Bs, campsites and detailed route
descriptions with sketch maps.
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Walk of the Week: 52 Walks Around Scotland, Glen McBeth, Peter Evans,
James MacDonald - From the top of Ben Nevis in the rugged west, to the
gentler seascape of the Fife Coast in the east, and from the vast open
emptiness of the far north to the rolling hills of the Borders, Scotland's
scenic variety is truly amazing. This diversity is reflected in the wide
range of walks described in this book, which will appeal to both families
wanting a ramble and experienced hill walkers. The route for each walk is
described in full and illustrated by Glen McBeth's quirky and amusing
drawings. The history, folklore and geography of the surrounding landscape
are also explored. Based on the popular series in Scotland on Sunday, the
guide advises which maps to use, as well as the distance, difficulty rating
and the best gear to wear for each walk.
Walk of the Week 2: 52 more walks around Scotland - Following on from the bestselling success of Walk of the Week comes a second volume. One again illustrated with Glen McBeth's quirky picture maps, and full of extraordinary gacts and tales from history, it is a book to entertain as well as a practial guide to more of the authors' favourite walks. With some of the most beautiful routes of Scotland's glens and hills, cities and seashores, this fantastic collection is a must–have companion, whether for the seasoned walker or a family looking for a great day out. |
100 Walks in Scotland, AA Publishing - Containing over 100 mapped walks with
detailed information panels and concise and easy-to-follow walk directions,
this guide comes in a handy pocket-size format and includes details of
dog-friendly walks. Special features include: introductory "set the scene"
and highlights of the country's regional and topographical features;
information on footpath signing, countryside access, walking tips, dog
friendliness and safety guidelines; a focus on a particular feature or point
of interest for each route; and themed routes such as following in the
footsteps of the famous, wildlife, historic, spectacular or urban.
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100 Best Scottish Mountain Routes, Ralph Storer
- From gentle afternoon strolls to challenging scrambles in remote mountain
sanctuaries, this revised and updated guide covers walks in the Scottish
highlands. All walks are circular and accessible by road. No rock climbing
is involved and the routes, each including a peak over 2000 feet, have been
selected by an experienced Scottish walker. All Highland regions are
included and each walk can be completed in a day. Maps and information about
difficulty rating, type of terrain and conditions in adverse weather is
provided.
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AA 100 Walks in Scotland - Seven new regional walking titles in this series help walkers enjoy the best of the British countryside. Each book offers highlights of the area, it's regional and topographical features, plus information on footpath signing, countryside access, walking tips and safety guidelines. The 100 walks cover the area in detail, each walk ranging from two to ten miles, depending on the terrain and points of interest along the way. Town and city strolls maybe shorter, depending on the hinterland.
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Scotlands 100 Best Walks, Cameron McNeish
- This is a guide to Scotland's best walks. From mountain, glen, drove road
and seashore each walk is graded for length and difficulty. It is an
essential guide for anyone who enjoys walking and for anyone with an
interest in rural Scotland.
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| Scottish Winter Climbs, Andy Nisbet (Scottish Mountaineering Club Climbers Guides) | Footpaths of Scotland, A Fully Illustrated Guide to Over 30 of the Most Beautiful Walks in Scotland, John Chalmers and Derek Storey. | The Grahams and the New Donalds, Complete Up-to-date Lists of Hills (Tacit Tables) |
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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.
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The High Mountains Companion: A Guide for Mountain Walkers - the Munro's, Tops and other
3,00ft peaks, Irvine Butterfield - For
keen mountain walkers, this differentiates itself from other guidebooks by
describing a range of ascent strategies. For anyone interested in mountain
walking throughout the British Isles - a balance between a practical
guidebook and something to inspire from the armchair. The Condensed Version - This condensed Companion also contains up to date stalking information provided in collaboration with The Mountaineering Council of Scotland - important as a number of estates are under new ownership. Bunkhouses for mountain walkers are also listed. |
The Border Line, Eric Robson - Ever since the Roman emperor Hadrian built the first frontier in AD 120, the border area between England and Scotland has been a highly disputed territory, its history characterized by raids, uneasy treaties and a distinctive culture, neither wholly English or wholly Scottish. The broadcaster Eric Robson walks the modern border line, starting at the Solway Firth and covering more than a hundred miles to Berwick on Tweed, describing points of interest along the way, recounting episodes from the region's colourful history, describing some of his adventures, discoursing on the unique character of the landscape and the people and reminiscing about his life in broadcasting. This rich compendium of history and anecdote will appeal to anyone with an interest in this little-known part of Britain.
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Family Walks in Scotland, Colin Hogarth. - The In Pinn and walkscotland.com have joined forces to present 100 family walks in Scotland. These have been chosen in all areas of the country and for all abilities. Each walk has a unique URL, printed in the book, which allows readers to link directly to route cards and walk details on the site.
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Gurkha Highlander: Walking Mallaig
to Stonehaven, Neil Griffiths - Four weeks of
numb feet following a 340 kilometre trek along the Southern Upland Way with
four Gurkhas was not enough to dampen Neil Griffiths' enthusiasm for
coast-to-coast walking. Gurkha Highlander describes his second cross-country
walk but this time on a new route and with different companions. Neil and
five serving Gurkhas set off from the west-coast fishing port of Mallaig on
the Sound of Sleat near Skye to march 320 kilometres to Stonehaven south of
Aberdeen on the east coast. This formidable trek took them to some of
Scotland's most stunning scenery: from the Rough Bounds of Knoydart, through
the heart of the Highlands, across the Cairngorms, over Lochnagar and on to
the sweeping farmscapes of Kincardine. Neil's colourful, and at times
hilarious, account of one of the country's great walks is interspersed with
little known but curious facts of Scottish and Gurkha history.
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Rock Climbing in Scotland, Kevin Howett
- More than five hundred routes, all checked, graded and described pitch by
pitch. Illustrations - detailed crag diagrams or topographical photographs -
make the climbs easy to locate and follow. Each chapter contains a section
of information about access, local transport and accommodation. Frances
Lincoln took over publication of these highly successful rock climbing
guides from Constable in 2004.
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MORE MAPS
The Munro Map, Collins - A guide to the 284 Munros in Scotland (Scottish mountains over 3000 feet) and 227 Tops, as re-classified in the "New Munro Tables". Included are large scale insets of the Cuillins, Lochnagar and Glen Coe and spaces for the dates when climbs were completed. Limited availability.
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