Peter Edwards & David Lintern 
Scottish Wild Country Backpacking [PDF ebook] 
30 weekend and multi-day routes in the Highlands and Islands

Stunning backpacking routes in the Scottish Highlands and Islands are covered in this inspiring, large-format guidebook. 30 routes are described, ranging from 1-4 days, with most suitable for a long weekend. The routes are divided between the Western Highlands and Inner Hebrides, the Central and Eastern Highlands, the Northwest Highlands, the Far North and the Outer Hebrides. They are suitable for those with the experience and self-reliance to navigate proficiently and stay safe in an environment which can easily become inhospitable. Although some routes visit bothies, most call for at least one night’s wild camping.

Each walk includes overview data, route description and 1:100, 000 mapping and they are illustrated with stunning photos. An introduction offers background information about the Highlands’ rich geology, plants and wildlife and the historical and cultural context of Scotland’s ‘wilderness’. There is also practical information on preparing for an incursion and advice for those looking to expand their experience of wild-country backpacking.

The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are home to the most ruggedly beautiful, expansive and challenging backpacking country in the British Isles. This is a land for those who love open spaces, vast horizons, and the domination of nature.

Daftar Isi

Map key

Overview map

Route summary table

Introduction

The Scottish Highlands

Wildness and wilderness in a Scottish context

Wildlife

Plants and flowers

Geology

Backpacking in the Highlands

Getting there

Getting around

Equipping for Scotland’s backcountry

Using bothies

Backpacking with dogs

Environmental impact and Leave No Trace

Maps and route-finding

Safety and emergencies

Using this guide

Western Highlands and Inner Hebrides

Route 1 The Glen Etive Five

Route 2 Fort William to Glenfinnan via north Ardgour

Route 3 Streap and Braigh nan Uamhachan

Route 4 The west coast of Jura

Route 5 Around the coast of Rm

Route 6 Isle of Skye: Glen Sligachan, Loch Coruisk and Camasunary

Central and Eastern Highlands

Route 7 Ben Alder: Tour of the ridges

Route 8 Blair Atholl to Kingussie

Route 9 The Mine Mhr Munros

Route 10 Ben Avon and Beinn a’ Bhuird

Route 11 Northeast Cairngorms

Northwest Highlands

Route 12 Inverinate Forest and the Gates of Affric

Route 13 Affric Haute Route

Route 14 Killilan Forest: Sgman Cinntich, Faochaig, and Aonach Buidhe

Route 15 The Applecross Peninsula: Sgrr a’ Chaorachain and Beinn Bhàn

Route 16 Achnashellach, Bendronaig and West Monar

Route 17 Coulin Forest

Route 18 The Fannichs

Route 19 Fisherfield and Letterewe

Route 20 Flowerdale Three: Beinn Eoin, Beinn Dearg and Baosbheinn

The Far North

Route 21 The Postie’s Path and the Coigach group

Route 22 Glencoul, Gleann Dubh and Beinn Leid

Route 23 Ben Klibreck and the Ben Armine Forest

Route 24 Around Strath Dionard

Route 25 Cape Wrath, Sandwood Bay and the Parph

Outer Hebrides

Route 26 A circuit of Mingulay

Route 27 Hecla, Beinn Mhr and South Uist’s wild east coast

Route 28 Harris Hills, Loch Rèasort and Cravadale

Route 29 Isle of Lewis: Uig Hills and coast

Route 30 Isle of Lewis: Pairc Peninsula

Appendix A Table of Munros and Corbetts

Appendix B Glossary

Appendix C Further reading

Tentang Penulis

Stefan Durkacz cut his backpacking teeth at a young age in the Cairngorms. He continues to explore far and wide throughout the Scottish hills north and south of the central belt and has a special fascination with old hill tracks. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, Gwenda, two daughters and a West Highland terrier.