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

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18 May 2010

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First

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9781852846107

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17.2 x 11.6 x 1.3cm

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250g

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208

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18 May 2010

Walking on Jura, Islay and Colonsay

by Peter Edwards

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. More...

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Seasons

spring and autumn are the best seasons, though many routes can be tackled all year round; winter Read More... 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, Read More... 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 Read More... 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 Read More... landscapes garlanded; magnificent white sandy beaches; Atlantic-battered cliffs

The Southern Hebrides are an undiscovered walker‘s paradise – the west coast of Jura with its dramatic geology, glorious empty beaches and abundant wildlife, Islay famous for its birdlife, its historical sites and its distilleries and Colonsay with a tranquil character all its own, echoing much of the natural splendour of its neighbours.

The terrain can be tough and trackless but the clear descriptions in this guide will introduce experienced walkers to some of the finest wilderness walking in the British Isles.