Scottish Mountains Books

Central Highlands (Pocket Mountains) This guide features 40 circular routes in the inspiring mountain heartland of the Central Highlands of Scotland. With the brooding mountains of Glencoe, the long ridges over Glen Nevis and the rolling plateau of the Monadh Liath, this popular regions has something for everyone. The routes in this volume take in all of the Munros and many other fine hills.

The Islands (Pocket Mountains) The Islands is one of six titles in the best-selling Highlands and Islands series by Nick Williams. Shortlisted for a British Book Design Award 2005 and a Scottish Thistle Award for Travel Journalism 2005, this is the perfect book for anyone who loves the Scottish hills

Walking the Munros: Southern, Central and Western Highlands v. 1 (Cicerone British Mountains S.) This first volume of a two-part series of guides to the Munros covers the southern, central and western highlands, Glencoe, Lochaber and Mull, and details routes for these 139 exciting and challenging mountains. A comprehensive introduction provides the history of the Munros and includes vital practical information to make your quest as successful as possible. This book includes comprehensive information on tackling this famous collection of mountains, such as weather conditions, access, and the geology of the area. Detailed route descriptions around each of the 139 Munros (all the popular routes included), with sketch map for each route are also included. All routes prefaced by a wealth of information about Gaelic names, accommodation and access. A useful feature included is the 10-figure grid references for key points such as summits and start point of awkward descent lines. This book contains travel and other information on making the most of your walks and your stay in the area. It features: an appendix listing all the Munros covered in the guide; outstanding full-colour photography; hard-wearing, waterproof PVC cover; and is a part of a two-part series; volume 2 covers the northern Munros.

Walking the Munros: Northern Highlands and the Cairngorms v. 2 (Cicerone British Mountains S.) This second volume of a two-part series of guides to the Munros detailing the routes to 145 Munros in the Cairngorms and northern highlands (north of the Great Glen). A comprehensive introduction indicates the history of the Munros and includes vital information to make your quest as successful as possible. It includes detailed route descriptions around each of the 145 Munros (all the popular routes included), with sketch map for each route. All routes are prefaced by a wealth of information about Gaelic names, accommodation and access. Useful feature is the 10-figure grid refererences for key points such as summits and start point of awkward descent lines. It includes travel and other information on making the most of your walks and your stay in the area. An appendix listing all the Munros covered in the guide is also present. It features outstanding full-colour photography, and a hard-wearing, waterproof PVC cover. Part of a two-part series; volume 1 covers the southern Munros. Scottish Mountains.

Scotland's Far North: A Walking Guide (Cicerone British Mountains S.) The old counties of Ross and Cromarty, Sutherland, and Caithness, forming Scotland is north west peninsula, contain some of the country is most spectacular scenery, and boast many of the most shapely and challenging hills in the British Isles. Stack Polly, Suilven, and Ben Loyal have been favourite postcard peaks for generations and many visitors come to the far north just to enjoy the unique scenery with its knobbly gneiss moors, jutting peaks, rugged coastline, and unspoilt communities. For these visitors, the far north provides almost endless possibilities. Attractions include boat trips to interesting offshore islands with impressive sea cliffs and colonies of sea birds, fascinating antiquities tracing Scotland is history from stone-age man to the shameful clearances, and a number of low-level scenic attractions such as Britain's highest waterfall and some of the best beaches in the UK. For the more adventurous visitor, the hills offer a wealth of challenging and enjoyable outings, from simple half-day walks to demanding multi-day expeditions, and all in the most wild and lonely terrain that Scotland has to offer. Scottish Mountains.

Scotland's Far West: 34 Selected Walks (Cicerone British Mountains S.) The allure of Mull, Morvem, Ardnamurchan and Ardgour is outstanding and once you have seen them, you will want to visit Scotland's far west time after time. Mull, Scotland's third largest isle, and for bard Dugold MacPhail 'Of Isles the Fairest', has something for everyone. Those with interests in archaeology, geology and history will be captivated; naturalists will be fascinated by its flora and fauna; but its universal magic is tranquillity, while affording you all the joys of walking in the great outdoors. Across the narrow Sound of Mull, lies Morvern with Ardgour and Ardnamurchan. Here the enchantment continues to develop. At its farthest reaches, approached by a narrow road meandering through the finest scenery, is the most westerly part of the British mainland, Ardnamurchan Point. Let Scotland's far west enchant you. Scottish Mountains.

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