The Hebrides are among the most wild and beautiful places in the
British Isles, a vast archipelago stretching from the Inner Hebrides
to the Outer Isles, where white-sand beaches meet volcanic peaks,
ancient culture runs deep, and the walking is unlike anywhere else in
Britain. From the dramatic ridgelines of the Skye Cuillin to the
remote coasts of St Kilda, these islands reward those willing to make
the journey. This inspirational large-format Cicerone guidebook covers
50 walking and backpacking routes across the Hebrides, illustrated
throughout with stunning photography and combining clear route
descriptions with mapping and practical information for each walk.
Written by Peter Edwards, who lives on the Isle of Harris, it is a
guide shaped by genuine knowledge of and passion for the islands. The
50 routes span well-known and remote islands across the full length of
the archipelago, including Skye, Mull, Jura, Islay, Colonsay, Rum,
Eigg, Canna, Muck, Coll, Tiree, Raasay, Harris, Lewis, North Uist,
South Uist, Barra and St Kilda Hebrides classics are covered in full,
among them the Skye and Rum Cuillin traverses, the Trotternish Ridge,
the Paps of Jura and full island circuits, alongside many lesser-known
routes that most visitors never find Most routes offer a full day's
walking for experienced walkers (between 5 and 32km), with a selection
of multi-day backpacking adventures on more remote islands, as well as
some shorter options Each walk is accompanied by mapping and
spectacular photography, with practical information on facilities,
public transport, length and terrain, making it straightforward to
plan a visit to even the most remote islands A comprehensive
introduction covers geology, history, culture, wildlife, plants and
flowers, alongside practical advice on travel, navigation, safety,
river crossings and dealing with midges and the deerstalking season
Comprehensive, authoritative and richly illustrated, this is the
essential companion for anyone drawn to the wild landscapes of the
Scottish islands.
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50 Walking and Backpacking Routes
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781783621828
Publisert
2015
Utgiver
Cicerone Press Ltd
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter