Product Description

A highly innovative new book that will appeal to experienced climbers and beginners alike. The author, who has unrivalled knowledge of the Scottish hills, has chosen the 101 walks with great care. The book is divided into six sections: southern Highlands, central Highlands, Cairngorms and north-east Highlands, western Highlands, north-west Highlands and the Islands. All of Scotland's best loved and most iconic hills are included: among them Ben Lomond, Ben Nevis, the Cobbler, Ben Lui, Bidean nam Bian, Buichaille Etive Mor, Ring of Steall, Lochnagar, the Saddle, Ladhar Bheinn, Suilven, Arkle, the Cuillins and even Conachair on remote and mysterious St Kilda. A particular strength of the book is the author's very detailed description of the walks, the product of thirty years' walking experience in the Highlands and Islands. Cornwallis, a scientist by training, also provides fascinating insights into the geology, flora, fauna and wildlife walkers are likely to encounter as they wend their way to the summit. To complement the narrative there are superb 3-dimensional maps of all 101 hills/mountains, drawn by one of Britain's leading mapmakers, Linda Dawes. The maps are not only easy to follow but are also superb examples of the cartographer's art. Then there are the stunning colour photographs of each of the 101 routes, the vast majority taken by Graeme Cornwallis himself. Finally, the book is packed with useful information: route summaries/times, an overview map of the Highlands and Islands, Scotland's 'Top Ten', a glossary, translations of Gaelic names, and an index.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #60781 in Books
• Published on: 2009-06-01
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

About the Author
Graeme Cornwallis has been walking in the Highlands and Islands for more than thirty years and has unrivalled knowledge of the region. He was one of the youngest people ever to 'bag' all 284 Munros, at the age of just twenty-four, a feat he has now achieved twice. A science graduate of the University of Glasgow he has written or co-written many bestselling guide books, including one on Scotland. Linda M. Dawes BA M.Phil, is one of Britain's leading cartographers and she is a member of the Society of Cartographers.

Customer Reviews

What a book!
What a great book this is! Each route is superbly written by the author and really well laid out with a great photograph for each route as well as the unusual 3D map showing the route recommended.

It's really informative, detailed and it looks great too!

I'm really looking forward to trying out some of the routes recommended which differ from the norm.

If you love hill walking you need to get this book!