This guidebook presents a selection of 23 walking routes on the wild and beautiful southern islands of Scotland's Inner Hebrides, with nine walks on Jura, one on neighbouring Scarba, seven on Islay and five on Colonsay, plus a spectacular 5-day trek along Jura's dramatic west coast.
In addition to clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 OS mapping, the guide offers practical advice on the various options for getting to the islands, accommodation and amenities. There are suggestions for linking walks and notes on the islands' bothies and wild-camping recommendations, making it easy to devise longer day walks or multi-day itineraries. Also included are fascinating overviews of the islands' rich history, geology, plants and wildlife. Beautiful colour photography completes the package.
The wildest of the southern Hebrides, the walking on Jura is frequently rugged, with many routes crossing remote and often pathless terrain that calls for fitness, self-reliance and navigational competence. The routes on the other islands are somewhat easier, but should still not be underestimated. The routes showcase the islands' magnificent scenery, which is as diverse as it is beautiful, ranging from wild moorland to flower-strewn machair and small pockets of native woodland.
By:
Peter Edwards Imprint: Cicerone Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions:
Height: 172mm,
Width: 116mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 270g ISBN:9781852849795 ISBN 10: 1852849797 Pages: 240 Publication Date:15 August 2019 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Map key Overview map Introduction Jura Islay Colonsay History Geology Wildlife Getting to the Southern Hebrides Getting between the islands The routes Maps and route-finding Safety and emergencies What to take Using this guide Jura Walk 1 The Gulf of Corryvreckan Walk 2 Road End to Glengarrisdale Walk 3 The west coast walk Day 1 Ardlussa or Kinuachdrachd to Glengarrisdale Day 2 Glengarrisdale to Shian Bay Day 3 Shian Bay to Cruib Lodge Day 4 Cruib Lodge to Glenbatrick Bay Day 5 Glenbatrick Bay to Feolin Ferry Day 5A Glenbatrick Bay to the A846 via Glen Batrick Walk 4 North Jura coast and glens Walk 5 Tarbert to Cruib Lodge bothy Walk 6 Glengarrisdale to Cruib across Jura's northern hills Walk 7 Ardlussa to Corpach Bay and Am Miadar Walk 8 The Paps of Jura Walk 9 Evans' Walk to Glenbatrick Bay and return Walk 10 Glas Bheinn and Dubh Bheinn Scarba Walk 11 Cruach Scarba Islay Walk 12 Rhuvaal and the north-west coast Walk 13 An Cladach, McArthur's Head and the Sound of Islay Walk 14 An Cladach-Beinn Bheigier circuit Walk 15 Beinn na Caillich and Beinn Bheigier from Ardtalla Walk 16 The Oa peninsula Walk 17 Sanaigmore to Kilchiaran Walk 18 Ardnave Point Colonsay Walk 19 Around Oronsay Walk 20 South Colonsay coast Walk 21 Lower Kilchattan to Kiloran Bay Walk 22 North Colonsay coast Walk 23 Scalasaig to Kiloran Bay along the Old Road Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Walks on other islands Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Glossary Appendix E Further reading
Since moving to Scotland from the south of England in 2006, Peter has developed a passion for the Hebrides. He lives at Rhenigidale on the Isle of Harris with his wife, Fiona, and their Labradors, Dougal and Mara.