A guidebook to 15 day walks and 1 multi-day trek on the Isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck, Canna, Coll and Tiree. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the Western Isles, the routes are suitable for walkers of all abilities.
The day walks range in length from 9 to 27km (5–17 miles) and include a challenging round of Rum Cuillin. A 3-day trek around the coast of Rum covering 40km (25 miles) is also described.
- 1:50, 000 OS maps included for each walk
- Detailed information on public transport to and around the islands
- Highlights include an ascent of An Sgurr
- Information included on local history, geology and wildlife
Table of Content
Overview map
Introduction
When to go
Getting to the Small Isles
Maps, route finding and access
Safety and emergencies
What to take
Using this guide
Rum
Introduction
Walk 1 A round of the Rum Cuillin
Walk 2 The Dibidil Horseshoe
Walk 3 Around the coast of Rum
Walk 4 Kinloch to Guirdil
Walk 5 The Guirdil Horseshoe
Walk 6 Around Rum’s western hills
Walk 7 Kinloch to Kilmory Bay or Harris
Eigg
Introduction
Walk 8 An Sgùrr and Grulin
Walk 9 Around the coast and cliffs of north Eigg
Canna
Introduction
Walk 10 Around the coast of Canna
Walk 11 Around Sanday
Muck
Introduction
Walk 12 Around the coast of Muck
Coll
Introduction
Walk 13 Coll’s western tip
Walk 14 Ben Hogh and the Breachacha castles
Tiree
Introduction
Walk 15 Tiree’s east coast
Walk 16 Tiree’s west coast and three highest points
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Accommodation
Appendix C Further reading
About the author
Since moving to Scotland from the south of England in 2006, Peter has developed a passion for the Hebrides. He lives at Rhenigidale on the Isle of Harris with his wife, Fiona, and their Labradors, Dougal and Mara.