The perfect adventure for distance walkers keen to discover the wild
beauty of western Scotland, this guidebook, which includes a convenient
separate booklet of 1:25,000 OS maps, contains all the information
needed to complete the West Highland Way, a 95-mile trek from Milngavie
near Glasgow to Fort William. The official Scottish Long Distance Route,
one of Scotland's Great Trails, is described in seven stages with
suggested itineraries of 6, 8 and 9 days. Included with the guidebook is
a handy pocket-sized 1:25K map booklet, providing all the mapping needed
to complete the walk.
Passing from the lowlands to the highlands, Scotland's West Highland Way
showcases a real shift in character. The changing landscape - from
majestic moorland to sweeping farmland to the splendour of glens flanked
by great mountains - is one of the great delights of the Way. Listed by
National Geographic as one of the world's top 10 best trails, the West
Highland Way was the first European route to become part of the
International Appalachian Trail (IAT), providing the core of the
IAT-Scotland trail from the Mull of Galloway to Cape Wrath. Rich in
history, much of the route pursues ancient drove roads or old military
roads built to help surpress Jacobite clansmen.
The guide includes a detailed route description for the classic
'south-north' route, as well as a summary description for those walking
the trail in the opposite direction. Also included is information on the
region's geology, geography, history, culture and cuisine, as well as a
useful trek planner which highlights information about accommodation,
facilities and public transport along the way.
What's inside?
- 1:25K map booklet, providing all the mapping needed to complete the
route
- handy practical hints to help plan and prepare
- points of interest along the way
About the author
Dr Terry Marsh is a Lancashire-based award-winning writer and
photographer who specialises in the outdoors, the countryside, walking
and travel worldwide. He has been writing books since the mid-1980s, and
is the author of over 100 titles.
