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Scotland

Author : Chris Townsend
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1849653534
Total Pages : 904 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (496 download)

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Download or read book Scotland written by Chris Townsend and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2011-03-30 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book is an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Scottish mountains. Whether you are planning a walk, scramble, climb or ski tour this larger format guide has all the information the independent mountain lover needs. The guide covers all the mountainous areas of Scotland from south to north, divided into seven regions. Each regional chapter covers individual glens important for mountain-goers, groups of hills that form coherent massifs and individual hills of significance. However, this is not a route guide and detailed descriptions are not provided. The aim of the book is to inspire and entertain as well as inform; to show first-time visitors just what the Scottish mountains have to offer and provide a new perspective for those who have been before. In the descriptions author Chris Townsend has given his opinions as to the relative qualities of the walks, glens, lochs, mountains and the landscape in general and highlighted those he thinks are the best the area has to offer. Includes: Descriptions of all the Scottish mountains, area-by-area from south to north, to help you identify the best locations for hill walking, mountaineering, climbing and ski touring Classic ascents and walks described, from scrambles up Ben Nevis to ski tours in the Cairngorms A planning tool for long-distance treks

Scotland's Mountain Ridges

Author : Dan Bailey
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1849654344
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (496 download)

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Download or read book Scotland's Mountain Ridges written by Dan Bailey and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2011-07-21 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to the rich mix of summer scrambling, rock climbing and winter mountaineering on Scotland's ridges, from the remote Cairngorms to the splendour of the Cuillin. Graceful carved walkways slung between summits, twisted spines of stone - ridges can be the most beautiful of mountain landforms. With elegant lines and giddy exposure, ridge climbs emit a powerful siren call, drawing us out onto the rocks. Life on the edge has a special quality, born of the contrast of empty space all around, and intricate detail in close-up. The crests are strangely irresistible. Scotland's ridges are among the finest mountaineering lines in the country, every one a unique adventure. The variety of these routes reflects the breadth of the mountain experience: a rich mix of summer scrambles, technical rock and challenging winter climbs. This book covers both the popular classics and some obscure gems, aiming to celebrate these thrilling climbs as much as to document them. Along the way it explores landscapes of magnificent diversity, ranging from the remote desolation of the Cairngorms to the seaside splendour of the Cuillin, the great trench of Glencoe to the surreal exhibitionism of the far north. The chosen selection spans the grade range, with routes to suit all levels of ability. Whether an earthbound hillwalker or an accomplished climber, Scotland's ridges cannot fail to stir your imagination.

Scottish Highlands

Author : Jim Manthorpe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781873756843
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (568 download)

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Download or read book Scottish Highlands written by Jim Manthorpe and published by . This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers eighty-one hills in the Scottish Highlands Detailed maps in the classic Trailblazer style including tricky trail junctions walking times and points of interest Plus places to stay places to eat and a full-color flora identification section

50 Classic Routes on Scottish Mountains

Author : Ralph Storer
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1912387506
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book 50 Classic Routes on Scottish Mountains written by Ralph Storer and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you enjoy walks in the countryside, Scotland should be on your list of places to visit, and you should bring this book as your guide. Anyone who has ever visited Scotland will mention the Highlands with its rolling hills and unspoiled landscape, and this book will guide you along some of the best routes the area has to offer. The routes are graded according to difficulty so walkers can easily choose a suitable route from the 50 included in the book. Put on your hiking shoes, and head for the hills with 50 Classic Routes on Scottish Mountains.

Scotland's Winter Mountains with One Axe

Author : Gary Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781527217225
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (172 download)

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Download or read book Scotland's Winter Mountains with One Axe written by Gary Smith and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-26 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland's Winter Mountains with one axe - A selection of thirty easily accessible, done in a day, mountain journeys. All of Scotland's classic winter ridges are described in detail, including the Aonach Eagach, Liathach and An Teallach. The big gullies of the Northwest are also included, such as Deep South Gully on Beinn Alligin and Morrison's Gully on Beinn Eighe. All routes fall into the lower categories of climbing grade (I and II), meaning they are perfectly suited for a traditional approach, with just one axe and minimal amount of gear, if any. Three easy routes have been included to provide a step-up from winter hillwalking. The book contains background information and an easy-to-follow description for each of the selected outings. It is laid out in a contemporary format and supplemented with bespoke colour maps and 116 colour photographs showcasing Scotland's spectacular mountain scenery. This is an ideal book for anyone who has a love for Scotland's mountains and will take a reader on the best winter journeys from the comfort of a favourite chair. The author has taught climbing and mountain skills for 24 winter seasons in the Highlands.

Scotland's Mountain Landscapes

Author : Colin K. Ballantyne
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
ISBN 13 : 1780466277
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Scotland's Mountain Landscapes written by Colin K. Ballantyne and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diversity of Scotland's mountains is remarkable, ranging from the isolated summits of the far northwest, through the tor-studded high plateau of the Cairngorms to the hills of the Southern Uplands. Colin Ballantyne explains the geological and geomorphological evolution of Scotland's mountains to form an unparalleled variety of mountain forms.

The Living Mountain

Author : Nan Shepherd
Publisher : Canongate Books
ISBN 13 : 0857863606
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (578 download)

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Download or read book The Living Mountain written by Nan Shepherd and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2008-11-15 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AS SEEN ON BBC’S WINTERWATCH WITH CHRIS PACKHAM AND MICHAELA STRACHAN 'The finest book ever written on nature and landscape in Britain' Guardian In this masterpiece of nature writing, Nan Shepherd describes her journeys into the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland. There she encounters a world that can be breathtakingly beautiful at times and shockingly harsh at others. Her intense, poetic prose explores and records the rocks, rivers, creatures and hidden aspects of this remarkable landscape. Shepherd spent a lifetime in search of the 'essential nature' of the Cairngorms; her quest led her to write this classic meditation on the magnificence of mountains, and on our imaginative relationship with the wild world around us. Composed during the Second World War, the manuscript of The Living Mountain lay untouched for more than thirty years before it was finally published.

Great Mountain Days in Scotland

Author : Dan Bailey
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1849655006
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (496 download)

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Download or read book Great Mountain Days in Scotland written by Dan Bailey and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 great mountain walks in Scotland. Some of the routes described in this larger format book are well known classic challenges such as the Lochaber Traverse, the Mamores and Cairngorms 4000-ers while others approach a favourite mountain from a new angle or combine several in a testing way. Each one can be crammed into a single, long day or backpacked over two to spend a little longer in this rugged and addictive landscape. The collection spans Scotland, right across its magnificent upland areas and dramatic peaks. Routes range from 12 to 25 miles and many would make a good two-day adventure. Some can be approached by kayak or mountain bike. Over 270 ranges and summits feature in settings as varied as the snowbound Cairngorm plateaus and the land-sea jigsaw of the Hebrides, where rugged peaks rise from clear water. Few walking destinations are better suited to routes at the longer, tougher end of the scale.

The Fox of Glencoe

Author : Hamish MacInnes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781907233395
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (333 download)

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Download or read book The Fox of Glencoe written by Hamish MacInnes and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Scottish Mountains

Author : Alan Gordon
Publisher : Colin Baxter Photography
ISBN 13 : 9781841073675
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (736 download)

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Download or read book The Scottish Mountains written by Alan Gordon and published by Colin Baxter Photography. This book was released on 2007 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland's Mountain landscapes are among the most striking and fragile in northern Europe. Their magic casts a spell over all who come to behold them. This astonishing collection of panoramic photography captures the physical power of Scotland's mountains, and their ever-changing beauty. Veteran mountaineer Hamish Brown provides introductory texts to each of the mountain regions.

Scotland's Mountains

Author : Joe Cornish
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781845133467
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Scotland's Mountains written by Joe Cornish and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the success of Scotland's Coast, acclaimed landscape photographer Joe Cornish trained his lens on another outstanding feature of the country for which he holds so much affection - its mountains. He sets out to capture the unique character of each range, from the soaring peaks of the Southern Highlands to the fortress-like Torridonian and Assynt hills in the far north; from the Cuillin of Skye, almost Alpine in character, in the west, to the lofty Cairngorms, with their windswept plateaus and jewel-like ice formations to the east. With a brilliant eye for a picture and a masterly use of light, Joe depicts not only the peaks and ridges, the cliffs and buttresses of each mountain range, but the corresponding valleys and glens, the deep lochs, fast-flowing burns and spectacular waterfalls that are as integral to the landscape as the mountains themselves. Accompanying the photographs are Joe's fascinating accounts of his experiences in each region. He describes the physical and creative challenges he faced in order to capture the images, and his reflections on the remarkable landscapes and features he encountered. The result is one of the most acutely observed, engaging and inspirational portraits of Scotland's mountains ever published. It will delight not only Joe Cornish's numerous admirers but anyone who is drawn to this most magical of landscapes.

Hell of a Journey

Author : Mike Cawthorne
Publisher : Birlinn
ISBN 13 : 0857906275
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (579 download)

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Download or read book Hell of a Journey written by Mike Cawthorne and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2013-03-08 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hell of a Journey describes what is arguably the last great journey to be undertaken in Britain: the entire Scottish Highlands on foot in one winter. On one level it is a vivid and evocative account of a remarkable trek - never attempted before - on another it celebrates the uniqueness of the Highlands, the scenery and ecology of 'the last wilderness in Europe'. The challenge Mike Cawthorne set himself was to climb all 135 of Scotland's 1,000-metre peaks, which stretch in an unbroken chain through the heart of the Highlands, from Sutherland to the Eastern Cairngorms, down to Loch Lomond, and west to Glencoe. His route traversed the most spectacular landscape in Scotland, linking every portion of wilderness, and was completed in the midst of the harshest winter conditions imaginable. Acclaimed on its first publication in 2000, this edition contains an epilogue in which Mike Cawthorne reflects on his trek and wonders what has changed since he carried it out. He warns that 'wild land in Scotland has never been under greater threat'. Hell of a Journey is a reminder of what we could so easily lose forever.

The Munros

Author : RAB. PRENTICE ANDERSON (TOM.)
Publisher : Hillwalkers' Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781907233388
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (333 download)

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Download or read book The Munros written by RAB. PRENTICE ANDERSON (TOM.) and published by Hillwalkers' Guides. This book was released on 2021-02-10 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Call of the Mountains

Author : Max Landsberg
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 190991259X
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book The Call of the Mountains written by Max Landsberg and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An adventure across a thousand miles of Scotland's mountains. In this personal guide to the triumphs, hardships and perils of scaling the Munros, Landsberg brings the joys and pitfalls of hill-climbing to life. Landsberg's adventures are presented in vivid detail, with insights ranging from encompassing the wonder of unique experiences like seeing the birth of a deer to the mundane delight of the flavour of sandwich he had on a given day. Throughout his account, Landsberg provides an in-depth insight into his growing obsession with climbing the Munroes and its effect on his physical, emotional and spiritual development. With insights on the history, culture, ecology and geology of Scotland's mountains and guides to Gaelic place names, mountain safety and an analysis the science of walking, this book provides a complete guide for anyone looking for adventure in the Highlands, and is sure to inspire anyone who reads it to go climb a rock! Excerpt: One day I walked into these mountains, and I never came all the way back. For though Scotland's mountains may not be the highest in the world, they are certainly amongst the most awe-inspiring and enchanting. From the towering pinnacles of Skye, to the high rolling plateau of the Cairngorms; from the bonnie braes of Ben Lomond to the weeping cliffs of Glencoe; from the rocky battlements that encircle Loch Arkaig, to the gentle folds of Ben Lawers as it spills down to Loch Tay: here are offered scenes of unrivalled splendour, landscapes of unparalleled variety, and a magic ground for personal connection, inspiration, and transformation. These are places of accessible adventure - we leave behind the safety of the lush glen to cross the swooping moor, clamber up through craggy corridors, and with silver chuckling burn then spatey cascade as our sometime guide we reach at last the grand summits of these lands. Here beneath a hundred rainbows lie a hundred pots of gold - unclaimed scenic ingots that are yours for the taking and to which I hope to lead you, on a journey for body, for mind, and perhaps for something deeper.

The Relative Hills of Britain

Author : Alan Dawson
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781852840686
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book The Relative Hills of Britain written by Alan Dawson and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many hills are there in Britain? Has anyone climbed them all? Where is there for hill walkers to go in the south of England? What is a hill anyway? The answers to these and other questions will be found in The Relative Hills of Britain. This book dispenses with the common assumption that a hill must be at least 2000ft high to be worth climbing. Instead it concentrates on listing all the hills that are relatively high compared to the surrounding land, rather than compared to sea level. This approach leads to some interesting results: for example, the highest points in the Cotswolds and Chilterns, Campsies and Quantocks are all included, as well as the main summits on numerous Scottish islands, whereas well- known mountain summits such as Cairn Gorm, Bowfell and Carnedd Dafydd do not qualify. As well as being an invaluable reference work for all walkers, this book contains a fascinating collection of not too serious facts and figures about the Marilyns, as these relative hills have been called. The book is illustrated by a set of photographs and a large number of very clear maps, which make it easy to locate all the hills in each region.

The Great Sea Cliffs of Scotland

Author : Guy Robertson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781907233371
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (333 download)

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Download or read book The Great Sea Cliffs of Scotland written by Guy Robertson and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Sea Cliffs of Scotland is an anthology of outrageous climbing adventures from twenty-six of the most extraordinary sea cliffs across Scotland. From the farthest flung sandstone sea stacks of the northern isles, to the granite playground of the Aberdeenshire coast, via the intricate archipelago of the Hebrides, all the major sea cliffs on the Scottish mainland and surrounding islands are covered in five distinct sections. Each area is described in rich detail and accompanied by personal accounts that offer an intimate perspective of the distinctive nature of this unique environment, and the generous rewards for those willing to accept the challenge of these seemingly improbable lines. With contributions from some of the most renowned pioneers and activists in the field of climbing, this compilation traces the remarkable history of Scottish sea cliff climbing and offers a glimpse of its future. Original poetry by Stuart Campbell complements each introductory section, and exclusive images from some of the UK's most distinguished photographers reveal the cliffs in high resolution with unique clarity and vibrance, capturing the drama and scale of these magnificent seascapes. Full list of contributors: Ross Jones, Tim Rankin, Guy Robertson, Andy Inglis, Lou Reynolds, Dave MacLeod, Wilson Moir, Grant Farquhar, Simon Nadin, Murdoch Jamieson, Rob Christie, Blair Fyffe, Steve McClure, Rick Campbell, Kevin Howett, Karin Magog, Alice Irmak Thompson, Pete Herd, Ian Taylor, Tess Fryer, Mick Fowler, Simon Richardson and Jason Currie. Original poetry by Stuart Campbell. Foreword by Julian Lines, author of Boardman-Tasker winning Tears of the Dawn, and the UK's most prolific deep-water solo climber.

The Munros

Author : Cameron McNeish
Publisher : Lomond
ISBN 13 : 9781842040829
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book The Munros written by Cameron McNeish and published by Lomond. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Munros consist of 277 Scottish mountains over 3000 feet in height. They are enjoying unprecedented popularity as hikers and vacationers flock to the area to enjoy the magnificent scenery. It has been estimated that most good weekends, even in the winter, attract close to 50,000 visitors. Cameron McNeish, editor of The Great Outdoors magazine, provides an essential reference for readers either planning a trip to the region or wishing to relive the adventures they enjoyed there.