Description
The landscape and the journey
Andy Robinson and Jay Wilson explore beaches, cliffs, small harbours and open coastal landscapes on a quieter Scottish long-distance route. Follow the complete journey or select individual stages, with practical help for a less-developed trail.
Routes and itinerary options
The approximately 235 kilometres have fourteen stages, generally 10–25 kilometres, described south to north with reverse-direction summaries. Tain, Helmsdale and Wick link the route. An alternative Drumnadrochit start allows connection with the Great Glen Way.
Maps and practical planning
Maps and Cicerone GPX files cover all fourteen stages, with accommodation, public transport and facilities information. Equipment, access and remote-section planning help organise overnight stops. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Especially in the north, rough ground, unclear paths, vegetation and exposed cliff edges demand experience, navigation and realistic timing despite the lack of high-mountain terrain. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language guidebook by Andy Robinson and Jay Wilson. First edition published in 2023, with subsequent reprints. 184 pages. ISBN 9781786310576.
