Scotland's best mountains are not all Munros. From the rocky pinnacle of Suilven in Sutherland to the jagged Storr on Skye and the iconic Cobbler above Arrochar, the country's peaks under 3000ft are every bit as spectacular and rewarding as their taller neighbours. Curated by author Kirstie Shirra, this second edition Cicerone guidebook to Scotland's Best Small Mountains covers 40 of the country's most distinctive summits under 3000ft across seven regions.
Walks range from 5 to 25km with options to suit all abilities, from a first day on the Scottish hills to a seasoned hillwalker seeking something new. 40 hand-picked summits are described across seven regions, from Sutherland and Torridon to Glencoe, the Trossachs and the islands of Skye, Eigg, Mull and ArranIconic summits are covered, including Suilven, Quinag, Stac Pollaidh, the Storr, the Pap of Glencoe, the Cobbler, Ben Venue, Goatfell and An Sgurr on Eigg1:50,000 OS mapping and GPX downloads provided for every route, with one main ascent per mountain plus alternative traverses, circuits and shortcutsA Gaelic glossary of common mountain features helps walkers connect with the landscape and its namesPractical planning and access information throughout, with guidance on getting to and around all seven regions of Scotland covered in the guidebook The Munros are just the beginning.
This guidebook is proof that Scotland's most memorable mountain days have nothing to do with height and everything to do with character.
| Format |
Häftad |
| Omfång |
240 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Cicerone Press |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2024-01-29 |
| ISBN |
9781786311320 |
