Description
Scottish mountains with room for your own hiking goals.
Corbetts are Scottish mountains between 2,500 and 2,999 feet, and many offer great experiences even though they are lower than the Munro peaks. The first volume in Brian Johnson’s series covers the area south of the Great Glen. Here you will find prominent island peaks, well-known mountain profiles, and quieter hills that are visited far less frequently.
112 peaks across 95 routes.
The selection spans the Southern Uplands, Southern Highlands, Cairngorms, Jura, and Arran. Routes vary from approximately five to 41 kilometers, with descriptions of terrain, difficulties, and any river crossings. Maps at 1:100,000 provide an overview for planning; more detailed maps must be brought for navigation in the mountains.
Well-known profiles and less-visited areas.
Merrick, The Cobbler, Goatfell, Morven, and Ben Vrackie are among the destinations. Information on parking, bases, and local facilities makes it easier to organize different mountain days. An alphabetical overview is useful if you want to track your own peak bagging over time or compare options when visiting a specific part of Scotland.
Who is this book suitable for?
The guide is suitable for experienced hikers who are proficient in navigation in remote terrain. Many routes have few clear paths and steep slopes, although most require little scrambling. Descriptions assume snow-free conditions. A separate volume covers the Corbett peaks north of the Great Glen and completes this regional selection.
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: Brian Johnson. English language. 352 pages. First edition, published in 2012. ISBN 9781852846527.
