A guidebook to 23 walks and treks on the Isles of Jura, Islay and Colonsay as well as neighbouring Oronsay and Scarba. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the southern Hebrides, the routes are suitable for experienced walkers.The 22 day walks range in length from 7 to 25km (4–16 miles) and can be linked to create your own itinerary. A challenging 5-day 89km (55 mile) trek along Jura’s remote west coast is also described.1:50,000 OS maps included for each walkDetailed information on accommodation and public transportNotes on the islands' bothies and wild-camping recommendationsHighlights include the round of the Paps of Jura
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Guidebook to Jura, Scarba, Islay and Colonsay in the Hebrides, describing 22 walks plus a 5-day 89km trek along Jura's remote west coast. The routes range from 6.5 to 25km and cover rough - and often pathless - terrain suitable for fit, competent walkers. Even the coastal walks offer challenges.
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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
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781852849795
Publisert
2019-08-06
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Cicerone Press
Vekt
270 gr
Høyde
172 mm
Bredde
116 mm
Dybde
14 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
240

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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.