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Great Scottish Walks by Helen and Paul Webster, founders of
Walkhighlands, is a comprehensive guide to the 26 best
long-distance hiking trails in Scotland. Whether you’re keen to
experience classic trails such as the West Highland Way, discover
more accessible trails like the Forth & Clyde Union Canal
Towpath in the Central Belt or yearn for the remote wilderness of
walks like the Cape Wrath Trail and Skye Trail, this book offers
inspiration for long-distance walkers of all experience levels who
want to challenge themselves on Scotland’s greatest trails (and
even those who wish to tackle the trails as day walks or in shorter
sections). The walks are illustrated with stunning photography,
showcasing the incredibly varied Scottish mainland and island
landscapes that you can discover, from the remote mountains and
glens, coastal sea stacks and beaches, to the lush farmland and
canals of the lowlands. There are countless towns, villages and
historical sites that you’ll want to stop and visit along the
way, rich in Scotland’s heritage and culture. This book provides
everything you need to inspire you to explore further, including an
overview of what to expect from each route, logistical information
about tackling the routes over a number of days, overview mapping,
and practical information about access, public transport,
accommodation and local amenities. With Great Scottish Walks, let
Helen and Paul equip you to take on your own long-distance
adventure and discover the amazing trails that Scotland has to
offer.
The Outer Hebrides are a place apart, an island chain stretching
almost 200km from the Butt of Lewis to Barra Head with some of
Britain's most mesmerising beaches, dramatic mountain ranges,
wonderful wildlife, a long and fascinating history and a rich and
vibrant Gaelic culture. This book features 40 mostly moderate
walks, with many ideal for families, which take in magnificent
sweeps of sand, soaring sea cliffs and memorable hill ascents, as
well as celebrated cultural sights such as the haunting Standing
Stones at Callanish and the blackhouse village of Na Gearrannan.
The most northerly of Britain's island groups, Shetland is so far
removed from the rest of the UK that it usually appears as an inset
on maps. Although relatively little known to those from outside the
islands, Shetland is a magnificent terrain for walkers, especially
those who love to really explore and get away from the beaten
track. The coastal walking here includes some of the finest in the
country, with superb cliffs, towering sea stacks, caves and natural
arches seemingly around every corner. Added to this is Shetland's
better known claim to fame for its spectacular seabird colonies ?
huge gannetries, moorland packed with arctic and great skuas,
arctic terns in the more sheltered spots, and everyone's favourite
? the puffins. The islands also enjoy a dense population of otters,
many seals, and a chance to see killer whales or other giants of
the deep. Beyond all this natural grandeur, Shetland's history is
fascinating too. The archaeological attractions are much less known
than those on Orkney, but sites such as Jarlshof have amazingly
preserved remains from prehistory right up to more recent times.
These include iron age villages, chambered cairns, Viking
longhouses, pictish carvings, and impressive brochs ? including the
most complete of all these iron-age defensive towers, on Mousa.
Day Walks on the Isle of Skye features 20 routes between 3.4 and
14.5 miles (5.5km and 23.3km) in length, spread across the Isle of
Skye with one walk on the neighbouring Isle of Raasay. Researched
and written by experienced and knowledgeable authors Helen and Paul
Webster, founders of the Walkhighlands website, the walks explore
the rugged mountains and wildlife-rich coastline of the islands.
The routes are split into four sections - Trotternish and the
Braes; North-West Skye; Glen Brittle and Sligachan; and South Skye
and the Isle of Raasay. Together with stunning photography, each
route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow
directions, details of distance and navigation information, and
refreshment stops and local information.
Day Walks in Fort William & Glen Coe features 20 routes between
4.4 and 14.4 miles (7km and 23.2km) in length, spread across the
Scottish Highlands. Researched and written by experienced and
knowledgeable authors Helen and Paul Webster, founders of the
Walkhighlands website, the walks range from gentle rambles to more
challenging day walks, all through grand and impressive landscapes.
Split into four sections - Glen Coe & Glen Etive; Kinlochleven
& the Mamores; Fort William & the Great Glen; and The Road
to the Isles - this guidebook explores the best that the Highlands
has to offer. Together with stunning photography, each route
features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions,
details of distance and navigation information, and refreshment
stops and local information.
Britain's largest National Park, where mountains rise in a vast
wilderness of high plateaux, deep corries and empty glens, is not
just a place for the intrepid - the vast tracts of surviving
Caledonian forest, sparkling lochs, heather moors and tumbling
rivers also make it fantastic walking country for those who want to
enjoy it at a more gentle pace. "Aviemore and the Cairngorms"
features 40 shorter walks, including many perfect for families,
stretching from the ancient region of Badenoch and the uppermost
reaches of the Spey Valley, through the outdoor hub of Aviemore to
Grantown and Tomintoul, then over Ballater and Royal Deeside to
Braemar.
Off the west coast of Scotland, south of the Isle of Skye and north
of Mull and Ardnamurchan, the islands' of Coll and Tiree are the
most westerly of the Inner Hebrides and have a reputation as being
amongst Scotland's sunniest places. Together with the Small Isles
archipelago of Eigg, Rum, Muck and Canna to the north, these
Hebridean gems provide a remarkable range and variety of walking.
The 36 routes in this book explore these six magical islands rich
histories and thriving wildlife as well as the fine sandy beaches,
awe-inspiring cliffs and coves, wild interiors and dramatic
mountain ranges which make them so special.
The Isle of Mull is the second largest of the Inner Hebrides.
Perhaps best known for the colourful harbour of Tobermory, its
capital at the northern end of the island, Mull has become very
popular as a holiday destination, most particularly amongst
wildlife enthusiasts. This latest publication from "Pocket
Mountains" brings together the very best walking routes on Mull and
the neighbouring islands of Iona and Ulva, both easily reached via
short ferry journeys. Mull includes some of the wildest coastal
scenery in the UK as well as many grand mountains, pretty villages
and stunning sandy beaches.
The Moray coastline has a string of superb sandy beaches, and towns
such as Buckie, Lossiemouth and Nairn (historically part of
Morayshire) have long been popular for family holidays. For the
walker there are cliffs, arches and stacks as well as sand and
dunes, whilst offshore it may be possible to glimpse the famous
Moray Firth dolphins. Set back from the coast are fine stone-built
towns such as Forres and the small Cathedral city of Elgin. From
here heading southwards the character of the countryside changes to
one of wide, spacious glens and sweeping, purple heather moors and
hills. This is Speyside - Malt whisky country par excellence. The
main centres here are Keith, Aberlour and attractive Dufftown, as
the hills slowly merge into the Cairngorms National Park. This
latest pocket guide features 40 of the best walks in this popular
area in an attractive and accessible format.
Day Walks in the Cairngorms features 20 circular routes between 6.3
and 18.4 miles (10.2km and 29.6km) in length, spread across the
Cairngorms National Park. Researched and written by local and
experienced authors Helen and Paul Webster, founders of the
Walkhighlands website, the walks range from gentle rambles to more
challenging day walks, all through stunning and varied terrain.
Enjoy riverside walks along the Spey and Dee, discover hidden
lochans at Clais Fhearnaig, explore the ancient forests of
Rothiemurchus or tackle the famous Munros of Braeriach, Ben Macdui
and Cairn Gorm. Examine geological features such as The Vat, see
the results of rewilding projects at Glen Feshie and find
tranquility at the breathtaking Uath Lochans. Together with
stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000
maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance and navigation
information, and refreshment stops and local information.
Loch Ness, with its legendary monster, is the most famous of all
lochs. It holds more water than all the lakes of England and Wales
combined and the countryside around it features an equally great
variety of walks, with more waymarked trails and easy routes
suitable for families than many other parts of the Highlands.
Further north lies the magnificent Glen Affric - Scotland's most
beautiful glen. This is a wonderful area of the Highlands for
walkers, having the highest mountains north of the Great Glen but
also some splendid lower-level and forest walks. To the east is the
fertile Black Isle, packed with charming villages and some fine
beaches, whilst further north still is Dingwall, a gateway to the
spectacular Northern Highlands.
The Munros are mountains in Scotland with a height of over 3000ft
and take their name from the first list of such hills published in
1891 by Victorian mountaineer Sir Hugh Munro, 4th Baronet of
Lindertis. Revised several times in the years since, the official
list now features 282 peaks. This guide is for anyone who wants to
climb these mountains and aims to provide reliable routes and tips
for ascending them safely. The Munros will ensure you reach parts
of Scotland you might otherwise overlook, spend memorable evenings
in pubs, bothies and wild camps, and have encounters with other
walkers, locals and wildlife that enhance the adventure regardless
of whether you get to the top of one Munro or all of them.
The Isle of Skye (or Ant-Eilean Sgitheanach in its native Gaelic
tongue) occupies an almost mythical place in the minds of many
Scots. Romantic castles, magnificent sea-scapes, the alpine peaks
of the Cuillin Ridge, marching pipe bands, scattered white
crofters' cottages and a bloody history; the island has all these
and more. This book features 40 moderate walks that take in much of
this celebrated landscape, but reveal hidden gems too. In spite of
its popularity Skye is still rich in undiscovered treasures, from
coastal caves and arches, ruined villages cruelly cleared of their
inhabitants, to fossilised dinosaur footprints and a rich array of
wildlife. Written by Skye residents Paul and Helen Webster, these
walks will reveal both the wild and gentler sides of this dramatic
landscape.
Wester Ross and Lochalsh are amongst the most popular areas for
walks in the Scottish Highlands. The Lochalsh peninsula between the
shores of Loch Duich and Loch Carron offers varied walking from
villages such as Plockton as well as the region's main town at Kyle
of Lochalsh. Across the dramatic Mam Ratagan pass is the remote and
secluded Glenelg peninsula, a tranquil and peaceful haven far from
busy routes. Further north are Applecross and Lochcarron, with
mountains that yield nothing in ruggedness to their more famous
counterparts in Torridon, as well as attractive fishing villages
and forest walks. Finally around Gairloch is an area that has long
been famous for its fine sandy beaches, many of them still very
quiet. Inland is a vast area of little-visited, rocky peaks known
to walkers as 'The Great Wilderness'. This latest pocket guide
features 40 of the best walks in this popular area in an attractive
and accessible format.
Sutherland and Caithness are the most northerly parts of mainland
Britain. Northwest Sutherland is a stunning landscape of perfect
sandy beaches and sweeping moorland studded with glittering
lochans, overlooked by some of Scotland's most remarkable
mountains, individual peaks each with great character. Caithness,
further east, is more fertile and populated but has some fantastic
coastal scenery with dramatic castles, great sandstone cliffs and
towering sea-stacks, as well as the larger towns of Wick and
Thurso. Further south is Sutherland's east coast with the beautiful
old town of Dornoch. This area too has some great beaches as well
as interesting shorter walks. This latest pocket guide features 40
of the best walks in this popular area in an attractive and
accessible format.
Scottish Island Bagging by Helen and Paul Webster, founders of
Walkhighlands, is a guide to the magical islands of Scotland.
Focusing on the ninety-nine islands that have regular trips or
means of access for visitors, plus fifty-five other islands which
have no regular transport but are still of significant size or
interest, the authors have described the best ways to experience
each one. Of the islands featured, many are household names - Skye,
Lewis, Bute - while some, such as the isolated St Kilda archipelago
and the remote Sula Sgeir, will be unknown to all but a hardcore
few. When it comes to things to see and do, the islands of Scotland
have it all. Wildlife enthusiasts can watch out for otters, orcas
and basking sharks, while birdwatchers in particular are spoilt:
look out for the rare corncrake on Islay, sea eagles on Mull, or
sight puffins, gannets, storm petrels and many other seabirds on
any number of islands - although beware the divebombing bonxies.
Foodies can sample Arran or Westray cheese, the many islands'
world-renowned seafood or learn about the whisky making process and
sample a wee dram on a distillery tour. While the human history may
not stretch back in time as far as the geology of these ancient
lands, it is rich and varied: visit the 5,000-year-old Neolithic
village of Skara Brae on Orkney, or Mackinnon's Cave on Mull,
following in the footsteps of Samuel Johnson and James Boswell. You
can even stay in the house on Jura where George Orwell wrote
Nineteen Eighty-Four. Hillwalkers can bag a Munro, walk the wild
clifftops or take in the sights, or you could just escape from it
all on one of the dozens of beautiful and deserted beaches - before
joining the locals for a ceilidh into the wee hours. Well served by
ferries and other transport links, getting around is easy. You
could even take the world's shortest scheduled flight. In Scottish
Island Bagging, let Helen and Paul Webster be your guides to these
enchanting isles.
The new Loch Lomond National Park has ensured protection for what
is not only Britain's largest freshwater lake, but one of its most
beautiful, celebrated in ballad and song. West of Loch Lomond are
the steep Arrochar Alps towering above Loch Long together with
scores of much less visited lower hills stretching down to the
seaboard. To the east is the Trossachs - a delightful landscape of
forests, lochs and hills that has long been known as Scotland in
miniature. This latest pocket guide features 40 of the best walks
in this popular area in an attractive and accessible format.
Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most
popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and
Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible
countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich
history at every turn. "Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks"
features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and
Killin (with its historical connections to the county), as well as
countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up
at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross.
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