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Scotland's Mountain Landscapes

Author : Colin K. Ballantyne
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
ISBN 13 : 1780466102
Total Pages : 517 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 517 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.

Scotland's Mountain Ridges

Author : Dan Bailey
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1849654344
Total Pages : 260 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 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebook to exploring Scotland’s finest mountain ridges through climbing, scrambling and winter mountaineering. With 47 routes across Lochaber, Cairngorms, the North and West Highlands, Skye, Rum, Arran and the Southern Highlands, this guide contains something for all levels of experience and ability, from mountain walkers to scramblers, climbers and mountaineers. The routes range from 3–26 miles (4–42km) in length and are graded from Moderate–Very Severe (climbs), 1–3 (scrambles) and I–III/3 (winter mountaineering). 1:50,000 OS mapping included for the approach to and descent off each ridge Clear route descriptions and topo diagrams of the ridge scrambles and climbs Includes classic routes on Ben Nevis, the Aonachs, Glen Coe, Coire an t-Sneachda, Torridon, the Cobbler, Ben Lui, Mitre Ridge, An Teallach Traverse and Cuillin Main Ridge Traverse Routes accessible from key bases including Fort William, Kyle of Lochalsh, Aviemore, Gairloch, Lochinver, Arrochar and Cranlarich Advice on difficulty, access, accommodation and wild camping, and seasonal notes on choosing the best conditions to tackle each route

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.

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 2011-08-18 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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:

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.

In High Places

Author : Dougal Haston
Publisher : Canongate Books
ISBN 13 : 1847677398
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (476 download)

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Download or read book In High Places written by Dougal Haston and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his own words Dougal Haston covers the years from his childhood in Scotland, where his love of climbing was first sparked, through to his development into perhaps the most formidable climber of his generation; his reputation was forged by his successful ascents of familiar peaks by unfamiliar routes (of which the most famous was the Eiger Direct). Infused throughout with his passion for climbing and his great determination to succeed, In High Places is a compelling and eye-opening portrait of the climber as a young man and a must read for all those with an interest in mountaineering.

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 Scottish Peaks

Author : William Arthur Poucher
Publisher : Constable & Robinson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Scottish Peaks written by William Arthur Poucher and published by Constable & Robinson. This book was released on 1998 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighth revised edition of a guide for hillwalkers and scramblers, with notes on taking good mountain photographs. Included are summit routes superimposed on photographs and maps and advice on clothing, equipment and accommodation.

Caleb's List

Author : Kellan MacInnes
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1909912069
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Caleb's List written by Kellan MacInnes and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortlisted for the 2013 Saltire Society Scottish First Book award. Edinburgh. 1898. On the cusp of the modern age. Caleb George Cash: mountaineer, geographer, antiquarian and teacher stands at the rocky summit of Arthur's Seat. This is the story of Caleb, me and the Scottish mountains visible from Arthur's Seat. Somehow the Cashs or the Calebs didn't sound right so I have called the hills on Caleb's list The Arthurs. More than just a climbing book this is the story of a survivor. Caleb's List is a beautifully descriptive account in which Kellan MacInnes intertwines his own personal struggle with HIV with the life story of Victorian mountaineer Caleb George Cash, beginning with the moment in 1898 when Caleb stood at the top of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh and made a list of 20 mountains visible from its summit, from Ben Lomond in the west to Lochnager in the east. MacInnes stumbled upon this long forgotten list of hills, now dubbed the Arthurs, and in this book he sets a new hillwalking challenge ... climbing the Arthurs. Drawing on history, literature and personal experience, MacInnes offers both practical and emotional insight into climbing these hills, in an account that is a must-read for hillwalkers, visitors to Edinburgh and lovers of Scotland all over the world. This is not just a book about hillwalking and history. At its heart this is powerful landscape writing that explores the strong bond between a person and the hills they love . . . The author writes with skill and considerable authority. ALEX RODDIE, author Caleb Cash himself is an important if neglected figure in the history of the Scottish outdoors and the author's personal story gives the book an emotional power unusual in a guidebook. An excellent book. CHRIS TOWNSHEND, author A triumphant debut. THE GREAT OUTDOORS A tribute to the healing power of the Scottish landscape and to survival against the odds. THE SCOTSMAN

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

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 : 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.

Classic Mountain Scrambles in Scotland

Author : Andrew Dempster
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781910745120
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (451 download)

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Download or read book Classic Mountain Scrambles in Scotland written by Andrew Dempster and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scrambling is the highly popular pursuit which combines the freedom enjoyed by the hillwalker with the more immediate excitement of the rock climber but without the cumbersome clutter of ropes, karabiners and other paraphernalia. An essential guide to the best scrambling in Scotland, this book details, with the aid of maps and photographs, classic mountain routes such as Aonach Eagach and the Cuillin Ridge, as well as the lesser known Northern Pinnacles of Liathach and many more. Whether a complete beginner or a seasoned scrambler, everything you need to know about this challenging sport is contained here.

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.

In the Cairngorms

Author : Nan Shepherd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781903385333
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book In the Cairngorms written by Nan Shepherd and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hill-walking was Shepherd's great love; her single collection of poetry, 'In the Cairngorms', expresses an intensity of deep kinship with nature. They are poems written with the perception of one who has climbed the mountains and truly knows them.