Vehicle Hill Tracks in Northern Scotland

Author: Adam Watson
Publisher: Paragon Publishing
ISBN: 1908341076
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 154

Book Description
This book is the most comprehensive account on the spread of vehicle tracks on hill land in northern Scotland that has occurred since the mid 1950s. It reviews timing, numbers, locations, distribution and impacts including run-off, soils and vegetation. Then it provides an impartial analysis of the generally low standards of construction and reinstatement, with recommendations to minimise impacts and maximise reinstatement. Included is a brief history of public concern about tracks. This culminated in a petition and debate in the Scottish Parliament and a decision by the Government Minister to hold a consultative review of planning procedures relevant to the control of tracks. The current book constitutes a sound factual baseline and store of technical information, richly illustrated with 58 colour photographs. This will benefit all, including the government, planning officers, landowners and the public who appreciate and value the Scottish countryside and wish to leave this priceless heritage in good heart for the benefit of future generations. Unfortunately a recent 'good practice guide' published by Scottish Natural Heritage is inadequate.

Scottish Hill Tracks

Author: Scottish Rights Of Way And Access Society
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907233166
Category : Mountains
Languages : en
Pages : 252

Book Description
This text provides a useful source of information for walkers, providing details of 350 routes in Scotland's high countryside. The accompanying map shows the routes described and graphically illustrates the wealth of long-distance cross-country walks across the hills and moors of Scotland.

Scottish Hill Tracks

Author: Donald Grant Moir
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780950281155
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description

Scottish Hill Tracks

Author: D. J. Bennet
Publisher: Scottish Rights of Way & Access Society
ISBN: 9780954673505
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 183

Book Description

The Munros

Author: RAB. PRENTICE ANDERSON (TOM.)
Publisher: Hillwalkers' Guides
ISBN: 9781907233388
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description

Exploring Scottish Hill Tracks

Author: Ralph Storer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780715398067
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description

Exploring Scottish Hill Tracks

Author: Ralph Storer
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715302576
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
In Scotland there has existed for centuries a complex network of old drove roads, ancient military roads, Pictish roads, coffin roads, whisky roads and stalking paths that cover vast tracts of wild land. Some of these ancient routes are now cart-tracks and some are paths, while others have disappeared from the map altogether and can be traced only by detective work on the ground.

The Wee Mad Road

Author: Jack Maloney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781934690024
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 221

Book Description
Lovesick sheep, rumors of war, storms at sea, whisky galore - a midlife escape from an 'empty nest' in America to start afresh in the wilds of Scotland.When their children grow up and leave home, authors Jack and Barbara Maloney sell their house in a midwest suburb and run off to the Highlands. Following a one-lane track called "The Wee Mad Road," they discover an isolated remnant of traditional Gaelic culture, peopled by characters as unique and memorable as the surrounding mountains. The Maloneys settle into an old stone cottage and spend two years in repeated collisions with quaint Highland ways. Entries from Barbara's diary detail the realities of village life, while Jack recounts tales of poachers, crofters and lairds in one of mainland Britain's most scenic and isolated corners.The Wee Mad Road is a warm and witty account of two years in the Highlands, with illustrations of everyday life in the wildest reaches of the United Kingdom. It's a 'how to' book for anyone who dreams of escaping the doldrums of suburban midlife and starting over.

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.

100 Best Routes On Scottish Mountains

Author: Ralph Storer
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751556378
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 261

Book Description
From gentle afternoon strolls to challenging scrambles in remote mountain sanctuaries, this revised and updated guide covers walks in the Scottish highlands. All walks are circular and accessible by road. No rock climbing is involved and the routes, each including a peak over 2000 feet, have been selected by an experienced Scottish walker. All Highland regions are included and each walk can be completed in a day. Maps and information about difficulty rating, type of terrain and conditions in adverse weather is provided. * All walks are circular and accessible by road * No rock climbing is involved * Selected by an experienced Scottish walker * Each route includes a peak over 2,000 feet * All Highland regions are included * All walks can be completed in one day * Each route has a detailed sketch map and ratings for technical difficulty, type of terrain and conditions in adverse weather