Walking guide to Jura, Islay, Colonsay - Hebrides, Scotland, UK

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Walking on Jura, Islay and Colonsay

Author

Peter Edwards

ISBN

9781852846107

Published

18 May 2010

Availability

Published

Edition

First

Price

£12.95

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.3cm

Weight

250g

Pages

208

Originally Published

18 May 2010

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Guide to walking on the Southern Hebrides - Jura, Islay, Colonsay and Oronsay - Scotland, UK - featuring one classic 5-day trek along the west coast of Jura and 11 day walks across the islands, include a round of the Paps of Jura. True wilderness walking, rough terrain, spectacular coastline. Bases include Port Askaig, Port Ellen and Scalasaig.

Seasons

spring and autumn are the best seasons, though many routes can be tackled all year round; winter can be wet and wild with short days and in summer midges and bracken can be a real problem

Centres

Jura – Feolin, Craighouse, Tarbert, Ardlussa, Kinachdrachd, Glengarrisdale, Ruantallain, Cruib, Glenbatrick Bay
Islay – Port Askaig, Port Ellen, Port Charlotte, Bowmore, Bridgend, Ballygrant, Bunnahabhain, Ardbeg Colonsay – Scalasaig, Oronsay, Kilchattan, Kiloran

Difficulty

the west coast of Jura or the round of the Paps are only for fit, experienced walkers and competent navigators; day walks on Islay and Colonsay are more accessible but demanding in terms of terrain and distances, only for well-equipped walkers able to navigate

Must See

5-day trek along the west coast of Jura; the round of the Paps of Jura; dramatic coastal landscapes garlanded; magnificent white sandy beaches; Atlantic-battered cliffs