Description
A vast island realm with many different landscapes.
The Hebrides encompass volcanic mountains, coastal cliffs and long beaches with pale sand flats. The book covers a wide selection of inner and outer islands and shows the differences between them. It is useful for choosing a destination, rather than planning the whole trip around only the most famous mountains and the images typically associated with the islands.
Fifty itineraries, from classics to gentler alternatives.
The selection includes Skye, Rum, Jura, Mull, Harris, Lewis and several smaller islands, all the way to St Kilda. The walks vary in length and difficulty, with both day trips and options for overnight stays out on the trail. This provides a basis for tailoring a round trip or focusing on one part of the island realm over several days on foot.
Maps, photographs and practical reference points.
Route descriptions and maps support planning, while photographs show the distinctive character of the landscapes and provide inspiration for further exploration. Practical information helps with starting points and logistics. The book draws on the author’s knowledge of the islands and offers a broad alternative to a guide covering only a single hiking area or the most visited spots on Skye.
Plan with transport and island weather in mind.
Ferry connections, boat trips and weather can determine which destinations are feasible during a given stay. Some routes are remote or cross demanding mountain terrain. The guide is suitable for independent hikers who want to use the descriptions and maps together with up-to-date local information, and who have room to choose other walks if conditions change plans during the island trip.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew out of a community of climbers and mountain people who wanted to share detailed knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still shapes the publisher’s books on walking, trekking and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Peter Edwards. English language. 256 pages. First edition, published in 2015. ISBN 9781852847050.
