Scottish Highlands - The Hillwalking Guide: 60 Day-Walks With Accommodation Guide

Scotland’s Highlands and Islands contain some of the finest mountain scenery in Europe and by far the best way to experience it is on foot. This practical guide covers more than 80 hills in the Scottish Highlands. Detailed maps in the classic Trailblazer style. Plus places to stay, places to eat and a full-color flora identification section. 60 day-walks for all abilities. Graded for difficulty, terrain and strenuousness. Selected from every corner of the region and ranging from well-known peaks such as Ben Nevis and Cairn Gorm to lesser-known hills such as Suilven and Clisham. Covers:·         Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Southern Highlands·         Glen Coe and Ben Nevis·         Central Highlands·         Cairngorms and Eastern Highlands·         Western Highlands·         North-West Highlands·         The Far North·         The Islands 2-day and 3-day treks some of the walks have been linked to form multi-day treks such as the Great Traverse.·         Knoydart: Kinlochhourn to Inverie 2-3 days·         Cairngorms: Aviemore to Braemar 2-3 days·         Fisherfield: Kinlochewe to Dundonnel 3-4 days·         Lochaber: The Grey Corries and Ben Nevis traverse 2-3 days·         Ben Alder Forest: Rannoch to Dalwhinnie 2-3 days 86 walking maps with unique mapping features walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay and eat, points of interest. Public transport information for all access points.62 gateway towns and villages Much more than just a walking guide this book includes guides to 62 gateway towns and villages: what to see on rainy days, where to stay, where to eat; pubs, hotels, B&Bs, campsites, bunkhouses, hostels.