Walking, Scrambling and Winter Climbing Guidebooks for Scotland
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A guide to walking or backpacking along the Ayrshire and Arran Coastal Paths, which stretch for over 150 miles along the stunning west coast of Scotland, within easy reach of Glasgow. Described in 11 day stages, passing through Girvan, Ayr and Ardrossan, good public transport means walkers can tackle it as day walks or weekend trips.
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A practical guidebook to the best winter climbing routes in the Cairngorms, on Creag Meagaidh noted for its classic ice climbs, Lochnagar and Braeriach. Routes include a wide range of grades, lengths and styles, from straightforward to exceptionally difficult. Scottish winter climbing is world renowned for its adventure and quality of experience.
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A practical guidebook to the best winter climbing routes around Ben Nevis and Glen Coe, with over 900 buttresses, ridges and gullies described giving climbers a wide choice of grades and types. Scottish winter climbing is world renowned, nowhere is it better than on Ben Nevis, the peaks of Glen Coe and surrounding mountains.
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The West Highland Way is one of the UK’s finest long distance walks, but the path runs close to a busy main road and avoids the mountain tops. NOT The West Highland Way describes alternative routes over mountains, smaller hills or high passes to all but one of the Way's nine stages. With add-on day trips over Ben Lomond or Beinn Dorain.
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Inspirational guidebook to 50 challenging routes for mountaineers, scramblers, hillwalkers and fell runners, many long enough to backpack over 2 days, especially in winter (12 to 27 miles). Classic walking routes and novel approaches across Scotland from Galloway to the Outer Hebrides in widely differing wild landscapes. With customised OS mapping.
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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.
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The Speyside Way long-distance trail runs for 66 miles beside the river Spey from Aviemore to Buckie on the Moray coast. The connecting Dava Way and Moray Coast Trail are also described, and can be walked in their own right or linked to create a longer walk. Includes information for mountain bikers who can tackle most of the routes described.
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Walking on the Isle of Mull, off the west coast of Scotland. Includes routes on Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid. Walks range from 3 to 14 miles long and from short circuits to demanding mountain traverses, but without technical difficulties. The Isle of Mull is wild, rugged and great for wildlife spotting.
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The UK Trailwalker's Handbook is a directory of long-distance paths in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland compiled by the Long Distance Walkers' Association, covering 730 national trails, long-distance paths and anytime challenges, with regional overview maps and an index of walking guide publishers and support companies.
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A walking guide to 40 of the best small mountains in Scotland, UK, under 3000ft (non-Munros), with various ascents all accessible to non-climbers. Selected for anything but size, day walks in Sutherland and the far north, Torridon, Lochaber, the Great Glen, the Cairngorms, Glencoe, Arrochar, the Trossachs and the islands (Skye, Eigg, Mull, Arran).
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A guidebook to day walks on the Isles of Orkney, Shetland and Fair Isle - off the northeastern tip of Britain. Over 80 walking routes are described in this diverse landscape packed with archaeological sites, dotted with rare wildflowers and thronged with seabirds. A must for anyone wanting to explore on foot.
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30 day walks on the Isle of Harris and Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. Routes vary from short strolls to long wilderness hikes, high-level and low-level walking described. Includes the An Cliseam horseshoe, the stone circles of Calanais and Butt of Lewis lighthouse.
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A handy guidebook describing 87 walks and scrambles on the Isle of Skye. The wide selection of routes visits all corners of the island as well as the renowned Cuillin. The Isle of Skye has some of the most awe-inspiring scenery of Scotland's many islands. The walks are widely varied, and provide something for all abilities to enjoy.
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A handy pocket sized guidebook for anyone planning to walk the West Highland Way National Trail. The popular 95-mile long-distance route from Glasgow to Fort William typically takes less than a week to walk, passing through the stunning scenery that Scotland has to offer. A description of the Way is also provided for walkers from north to south.
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A guide to walking and scrambling routes in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in the Southern Highlands of Scotland. Over 70 walks to all 21 Munros summits and 30 lesser hills, including the Cobbler, Arrochar Alps and Ben Lui. A good introduction to walking in the Scottish Highlands.
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