Scotland's Best Small Mountains
Author | : Kirstie Shirra |
Publisher | : Cicerone Press Limited |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 2024-04-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781787650701 |
ISBN-13 | : 1787650707 |
Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A guidebook to 40 of the best small mountains in Scotland under 3000ft. Explore the beautiful scenery of Sutherland and the far north, Torridon, Lochaber, the Great Glen, the Cairngorms, Glencoe, Arrochar, the Trossachs and the islands (Skye, Eigg, Mull, Arran). The day walks range from 5-25km and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. One main ascent is described for each with several alternatives for traverses, circuits and shortcuts. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Includes Suilven, Quinag, the Pap of Glencoe, Beinn Damh, the Storr, Goatfell and the Cobbler GPX files available to download Detailed guidance on planning and access Information given on the history and character of each mountain Glossary of Gaelic words for mountain features