Description
The landscape and the journey
Ronald Turnbull explores Lochaber’s riverside paths, woods and quieter valleys alongside its major summits. Plan from Fort William, Kinlochleven or other bases, retaining alternatives when weather makes the highest mountains unsuitable.
Routes and itinerary options
The 100 routes cover Glen Nevis, Mamores, Grey Corries, Glen Etive, Black Mount and Ben Cruachan. They include five Ben Nevis ascents and 44 Munros, with Aonach Eagach and Ledge Route scrambles distinguished from ordinary mountain walks.
Maps and practical planning
1:50,000 OS maps or 1:100,000 overviews accompany start points, distance, ascent, timings, grades, parking, public transport, accommodation, camping and bothies. Equipment, access, geology and history support planning. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Easy outings and exposed, strenuous scrambles require different experience. Assess season, wind, visibility and snow, with confidence in steep terrain for the hardest routes. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language guidebook by Ronald Turnbull. Second edition published in 2016, with subsequent reprints. 320 pages. ISBN 9781852848712.
