The West Highland Way

Author: Robert Aitken
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 206

Book Description
Opened in 1980, the West Highland way was Scotland's first long distance walking route. This text is a companion guide for those taking the walk from Glasgow to Fort William and provides Ordinance Survey maps. It has been revised to incorporate changes in the character of the route over the years.

The Highland High Way

Author: Heather Connon
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing Company Limited
ISBN: 9781851587919
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
The Highland High Way is a magnificent high-level route through some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery and across its finest hills. Running for 105 miles from Loch Lomond to Fort William, the route includes Black Mount, one of the greatest hill walks in the country; an exhilarating ridge walk along the Aonah Eagach; and a Munro extravaganza in the Mamores. The grand finale is Ben Nevis, approached along the spectacular Carn Mor Dearg arete. The eight-day route described in this book takes in at least 14 Munros, among them Ben Lomond, Ben Lui and Beinn Dorain. In addition, four further excursions are suggested along the way, including Scotland's most spectacular hill, Buachaille Etive Mor, bringing the total to 23 - a real Munro-bagger's delight.

Dales Way

Author: Henry Stedman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781905864782
Category : Dales Way (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
All-in-one hiking route guide, maps and accommodations for the popular Dales Way long-distance footpath that begins in Ilkley, West Yorkshire and runs for 84 miles (135km) to end in the Lake District, in Bowness-on-Windermere. Includes 40 large-scale maps (3 1/8 inches to 1 mile); 7 town plans and 8 overview maps. Full details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs; plus full public transport information. Includes day-walks.

Not the West Highland Way

Author: John Turnbull
Publisher: Cicerone Press
ISBN: 9781852846152
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
The West Highland Way is one of the UK?s finest long distance walks, but the path runs close to a busy main road and avoids the mountain tops. NOT The West Highland Way describes alternative routes over mountains, smaller hills or high passes to all but one of the Way's nine stages. With add-on day trips over Ben Lomond or Beinn Dorain.

A Guide to the West Highland Way

Author: Tom Hunter
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 9780094753303
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Opened in 1980, the West Highland Way runs f or 95 miles from the outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William. I t can be completed in six to nine days. This book charts the official route, and gives information on the history and cu lture of the area. '

NOT THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY

Author: RONALD. TURNBULL
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781786311870
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

West Highland Way

Author: Charlie Loram
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781873756546
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Includes 53 walking maps - the largest-scale maps available. At a scale of just under 1:20,000 (8cm or 3 1/8 inches to one mile) these are bigger than the most detailed walking maps currently available in the shops. Unique mapping features - walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay and eat, points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully-edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers. Itineraries for all walkers - whether hiking the 95-mile route in its entirety or sampling the highlights on day walks or short breaks. Includes detailed public transport information for all access points. Practical information for all budgets what to see, where to stay, where to eat : pubs, hotels, B&B, camping, bunkhouses, hostels. Plus - Glasgow city guide : with full practical details ; Glasgow to Milngavie walking guide : walk from the city centre to the official start of the Way ; Ben Nevis guide: climb Britain's highest peak.

West Highland Way

Author: Charlie Loram
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781905864508
Category : Highlands (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Opened in 1980, the West Highland Way was Scotland's first designated long distance route. It traverses some of the finest scenery of lowland and highland, mountain, loch and moor that Scotland has to offer.

The West Highland Way

Author: Bob Aitken
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 0857906453
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
Opened in 1980, the West Highland Way was Scotland's first Long Distance Route and remains the most popular, with more than 15,000 walkers tackling it each year. It runs from Milngavie, on the outskirts of Glasgow, to Fort William. The 152km route passes along the east of Loch Lomond, the largest expanse of fresh water in Britain, and across Rannoch Moor, Scotland's grandest wilderness, through some of the finest scenery of mountain and stream, woodland and moorland, that Scotland has to offer. This eleventh edition of the Official Guide has been fully revised and updated to include new information and photography and a new full-colour folding map prepared for this edition by Nicolson Maps, all packaged in a weatherproof plastic wallet.

Walking in Scotland

Author: Sandra Bardwell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781864503500
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With information on city strolls, coastal ambles & mountain hikes, this guide covers the whole Scottish experience on two feet. Learn about the myth & mystery, castles & crags as well as the marvelous malts. There are special sections on Scotland's magnificent flora & fauna & Classic Walks with a West Highland Way feature chapter. Learn about all the places to rest feet & work stomachs on any budget.