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.
Зміст
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
Про автора
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.
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