Scottish Wild Country Backpacking: 30 Weekend and Multi-Day Routes in the Highlands and Islands (Edwards Peter)(Paperback)

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 visite
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