Scottish Highlands The Hillwalking 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. Inside you will find: 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. 2-day and 3-day treks - some of the walks have been linked to form multi-day treks such as the Great Traverse. 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.Manthorpe, Jim is the author of 'Scottish Highlands The Hillwalking Guide', published 2005 under ISBN 9781873756843 and ISBN 1873756844.