Scottish Wild Country Backpacking

30 weekend and multi-day routes in the Highlands and Islands

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

AvPeter Edwards,David Lintern,Stefan Durkacz

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Scotland's wildest places are best experienced in more than a day. From the remote Fisherfield wilderness and the Harris Hills of the Outer Hebrides to the dramatic coastline of Cape Wrath and the island interiors of Rum and Jura, the country's most spectacular landscapes reward those willing to carry a pack, pitch a tent and stay out overnight. This large-format Cicerone guidebook by Peter Edwards, David Lintern and Stefan Durkacz presents 30 backpacking routes of 2 to 4 days across the Scottish Highlands and Islands, ranging from 13 to 94km (8 to 58 miles). Written for experienced backpackers comfortable with remote trekking and pathless terrain, it pairs clear route descriptions and 1:100,000 mapping with comprehensive guidance on equipment, bothies, wild camping, safety and Leave No Trace principles. 30 routes across four regions are included, covering the Western Highlands and Inner Hebrides, Central and Eastern Highlands, Northwest Highlands, the Far North and the Outer Hebrides Routes range from 13 to 94km over 2 to 4 days, with most requiring at least one night of wild camping and many offering the option to stay in a bothyIconic wild country destinations include Fisherfield and Letterewe, the Affric Haute Route, Glen Etive, Loch Coruisk on Skye, Ben Alder, the Fannichs, Cape Wrath and the Uig Hills of Lewis1:100,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files are provided for navigation, alongside a full list of the Munros and Corbetts visited across the guidebookComprehensive practical guidance covers Highland weather, navigation, bothy etiquette, equipment for Scotland's backcountry and environmental impact — everything needed to plan and complete a multi-day backpacking route in the Scottish Highlands From a wild camp above Loch Coruisk to a bothy night in the Fisherfield wilderness, Scotland's backcountry delivers experiences that no day walk can match. Scottish Wild Country Backpacking opens up 30 of the most spectacular backpacking routes in the Highlands and Islands.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-01-24
Mått220 x 240 x 17 mm
Vikt890 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor208
FörlagCicerone Press
ISBN9781852849047

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Originally from the Sussex coast, Peter Edwards lives in Rhenigidale on the Isle of Harris with his wife and their Labradors.David Lintern is an award-winning photographer and writer. He came late to the outdoors: he reached 'escape velocity' in his forties and now lives in Strath Spey with his young family.Stefan Durkacz cut his backpacking teeth in the Cairngorms and continues to explore far and wide throughout the Scottish hills. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, two daughters and dog.

Map key Overview map Route summary table Introduction The Scottish Highlands Wildness and wilderness in a Scottish context Wildlife Plants and flowers Geology Backpacking in the Highlands Getting there Getting around Equipping for Scotland's backcountry Using bothies Backpacking with dogs Environmental impact and Leave No Trace Maps and route-finding Safety and emergencies Using this guide Western Highlands and Inner Hebrides Route 1 The Glen Etive Five Route 2 Fort William to Glenfinnan via north Ardgour Route 3 Streap and Braigh nan Uamhachan Route 4 The west coast of Jura Route 5 Around the coast of Rùm Route 6 Isle of Skye: Glen Sligachan, Loch Coruisk and Camasunary Central and Eastern Highlands Route 7 Ben Alder: Tour of the ridges Route 8 Blair Atholl to Kingussie Route 9 The Mòine Mhòr Munros Route 10 Ben Avon and Beinn a' Bhuird Route 11 Northeast Cairngorms Northwest Highlands Route 12 Inverinate Forest and the Gates of Affric Route 13 Affric Haute Route Route 14 Killilan Forest: Sgùman Còinntich, Faochaig, and Aonach Buidhe Route 15 The Applecross Peninsula: Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Beinn Bh&##xe0;n Route 16 Achnashellach, Bendronaig and West Monar Route 17 Coulin Forest Route 18 The Fannichs Route 19 Fisherfield and Letterewe Route 20 Flowerdale Three: Beinn Eoin, Beinn Dearg and Baosbheinn The Far North Route 21 The Postie's Path and the Coigach group Route 22 Glencoul, Gleann Dubh and Beinn Leòid Route 23 Ben Klibreck and the Ben Armine Forest Route 24 Around Strath Dionard Route 25 Cape Wrath, Sandwood Bay and the Parph Outer Hebrides Route 26 A circuit of Mingulay Route 27 Hecla, Beinn Mhòr and South Uist's wild east coast Route 28 Harris Hills, Loch R&##xe8;asort and Cravadale Route 29 Isle of Lewis: Uig Hills and coast Route 30 Isle of Lewis: Pairc Peninsula Appendix A Table of Munros and Corbetts Appendix B Glossary Appendix C Further reading