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Book SynopsisGreat Scottish Walks by Helen and Paul Webster, founders of Walkhighlands, is a comprehensive guide to the 26 best long-distance hiking trails in Scotland.
Whether you’re keen to experience classic trails such as the West Highland Way, discover more accessible trails like the Forth & Clyde Union Canal Towpath in the Central Belt or yearn for the remote wilderness of walks like the Cape Wrath Trail and Skye Trail, this book offers inspiration for long-distance walkers of all experience levels who want to challenge themselves on Scotland’s greatest trails (and even those who wish to tackle the trails as day walks or in shorter sections).
The walks are illustrated with stunning photography, showcasing the incredibly varied Scottish mainland and island landscapes that you can discover, from the remote mountains and glens, coastal sea stacks and beaches, to the lush farmland and canals of the lowlands. There are countless towns, villages and historical sites that you’ll want to stop and visit along the way, rich in Scotland’s heritage and culture. This book provides everything you need to inspire you to explore further, including an overview of what to expect from each route, logistical information about tackling the routes over a number of days, overview mapping, and practical information about access, public transport, accommodation and local amenities.
With Great Scottish Walks, let Helen and Paul equip you to take on your own long-distance adventure and discover the amazing trails that Scotland has to offer.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Affric Kintail Way 2. Annandale Way 3. Arran Coastal Way 4. Berwickshire Coastal Path 5. Borders Abbeys Way 6. Cape Wrath Trail 7. Cateran Trail 8. Clyde Walkway 9. East Highland Way 10. Fife Coastal Path 11. Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath 12. Great Glen Way 13. Hebridean Way 14. John o' Groats Trail 15. Kintyre Way 16. Loch Lomond & Cowal Way 17. Loch Ness 360 18. Moray Coast Trail 19. Rob Roy Way 20. Skye Trail 21. Southern Upland Way 22. Speyside Way 23. Three Lochs Way 24. West Highland Way 25. West Island Way 26. Scottish National Trail
