Scottish Wild Country Backpacking: 30 weekend and multi-day routes in the Highlands and Islands

A guidebook to 29 short backpacking excursions in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, ranging from 13 to 94km, with options for bothy stays and wild camping. Includes clear route descriptions, 1:100,000 mapping, GPX files, practical information, and inspirational color photography.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Cicerone Press

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Islands with this comprehensive guidebook, featuring 29 thrilling backpacking excursions of 2–4 days, along with a single-day route. Whether you're seeking a long weekend adventure or a short break, these routes will challenge you with their rugged, remote terrain, requiring excellent fitness, navigational skills, and self-reliance.

Spanning the Inner and Outer Hebrides and the northern half of Scotland, the routes vary in length from 13 to 94km (8–58 miles). While some offer the option to stay in a bothy, the majority necessitate at least one night of wild camping, immersing you in the heart of nature.

Detailed route descriptions, accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping GPX files, will ensure you navigate with confidence. Additionally, you'll find practical information for planning your trip, along with insightful notes on history, geology, plants, and wildlife. Discover the iconic Munros and Corbetts that grace these routes, and be inspired by the stunning color photography that captures the essence of the Scottish wilderness.

Unleash your inner adventurer and embark on a journey of a lifetime through the Scottish Highlands and Islands with this must-have guidebook. Get ready to conquer challenging terrain, immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes, and create unforgettable memories.

Dimension: 240 x 220 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781852849047