Description
Four islands offering diverse walking opportunities.
Located off Scotland’s west coast, the Small Isles combine distinctive mountain profiles with coastal landscapes and small island communities. This guide enables exploration of Rùm, Eigg, Muck, and Canna on foot. You can choose a single island or link several for a longer journey with varied walking days.
25 routes from coast to mountain.
The selection includes both short walks and more demanding treks in wilder terrain. Rùm Cuillin offers a significant mountain day, while An Sgùrr on Eigg is a prominent landmark and walking destination. The book also describes a three-day coastal walk around Rùm, for those wishing to experience more of the island between overnight stays.
Plan island connections and daily distances.
Maps and descriptions help you identify starting points, terrain characteristics, and suitable options for your stay. Practical considerations regarding bases and inter-island travel are crucial for the overall experience. Small settlements like Kinloch on Rùm and Galmisdale on Eigg provide natural access points to different parts of the route selection.
Who is this book suitable for?
The guide covers multiple difficulty levels, but the most demanding routes require good fitness and confident navigation in remote terrain. Spring, early summer, and early autumn are particularly recommended periods. Weather and ferry connections necessitate a flexible plan, and midges can affect your stay in summer. Choose walks that match both your experience and the day’s conditions.
A long tradition of walking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged from climbers and mountaineers who wished to share their thorough knowledge of routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Authors: Peter Edwards and Katie Featherstone. English language. 192 pages. Second edition, published in 2025. ISBN 9781786312174.
