Publisher's Synopsis
Scotland's Highlands and Islands contain some of the finest mountain scenery in Europe and by far the best way to experience it is on foot. Practical walking guide to over 80 hills in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. This Scottish hill-walking book covers Scottish hill walks, monros, corbetts and tracks including Ben Nevis walking guide and Cairngorm walks. Includes 90 detailed walking maps: walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest written onto the map. These are not general-purpose maps but fully edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers. 60 day-walks for all abilities, graded for difficulty, 2-day and 3-day treks. Profile maps to show climbs and descents. Detailed accommodation: B&Bs, campsites, bunkhouses, bothies, hostels, hotels, pubs. Places to eat: cafes, pubs, teashops, restaurants. What to see. Guides to 62 gateway towns and villages. Detailed public transport information. ·60 day-walks - for all abilities. Graded for difficulty, terrain and strenuousness. Selected from every corner of the region and ranging from well-known peaks such as Ben Nevis and Cairn Gorm to lesser-known hills such as Suilven and Clisham. ·2-day and 3-day treks - some of the walks have been linked to form multi-day treks such as the Great Traverse. ·90 walking maps with unique mapping features - walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers. ·Detailed public transport information ·62 gateway towns and villages - Much more than just a walking guide, this book includes guides to 62 gateway towns and villages: what to see, where to eat, where to stay; pubs, hotels, B&Bs, campsites, bunkhouses, bothies, hostels.
