Description
Corbetts in the Highlands and on the islands.
Corbetts are Scottish mountains between 2,500 and 2,999 feet with a distinct, independent character according to the list’s criteria. This volume covers the peaks north of the Great Glen. The selection demonstrates that a lower elevation than a Munro does not imply less character, with prominent peaks and remote locations offering many interesting alternatives for experienced hikers in Scotland.
Ninety routes to one hundred and nine peaks.
The book covers areas including Knoydart, Applecross, Torridon, and northern mountain regions, as well as islands such as Skye, Mull, Rum, and Harris. The routes vary in length and challenge, allowing for selection of a destination as part of a larger tour or for in-depth exploration of a single region, with multiple possible combinations through repeated visits and varying hiking periods.
Maps and descriptions for independent mountain choices.
Route descriptions and maps provide support for assessing access, terrain, and execution. The book is useful for finding more than the most common standard route to a well-known mountain. As part of a two-volume series, it clearly delineates coverage, enabling you to select the correct volume based on where in Scotland you plan to hike.
For experienced readers who thrive off the beaten path.
Several routes are long and remote, featuring river crossings, indistinct paths, or steeper sections. Weather and visibility can make them more demanding than their peak elevation suggests. The guide is best suited for readers with good physical condition and navigation experience, who use the descriptions in conjunction with current conditions and realistic time planning when choosing hikes in the northern Highlands and on the islands.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wished to share their thorough knowledge of routes – a tradition that continues to shape the publisher’s books on hiking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Brian Johnson. English language. 352 pages. First edition, published in 2013. ISBN 9781852846534.
