Description
Mountains with character rather than greatest height.
Scotland’s lower mountains can offer experiences every bit as rewarding as the famous Munro summits. The book selects 40 peaks under 3000 feet based on landscape, views, and character, among other things. This gives a different approach to Scottish hillwalking, with destinations worth the journey for their shape and setting rather than for height alone.
Forty summits from the northern mainland to the islands.
The selection spans several regions and includes Sutherland, Torridon, Glencoe, and the Trossachs, as well as Skye, Eigg, Mull, and Arran, among others. Well-known mountains such as Suilven, Stac Pollaidh, and the Cobbler are included. This variety makes the book useful when planning a touring route and looking for destinations along a larger part of the journey.
Maps and route information for independent decisions.
Descriptions and maps provide support when assessing access, ascent, and execution. The walks vary in length and difficulty, allowing you to choose between different types of mountain days. The book also helps you discover summits that are easily overlooked when a trip is planned mainly around the most famous high mountains.
Lower mountains can still be demanding.
Height alone does not determine difficulty. Some summits have steep, exposed, or indistinct terrain, and Scottish weather can make a planned trip more demanding. The guide suits hillwalking enthusiasts who want to assess each objective by terrain and conditions, and who are looking for an inspiring collection of routes rather than a guarantee of easy ascents.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Kirstie Shirra. English language. 240 pages. Second edition, published 2024. ISBN 9781786311320.
