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Scotland's Best Small Mountains

40 of the best mountains in Scotland under 3000ft

ISBN

9781786311320

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Published

29 Jan 2024

Edition

Second

Pages

240

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x 1.70cm

Weight

260g

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A guidebook to 40 of the best small mountains in Scotland under 3000ft (non-Munros). The best for beauty, views, character, history and location, and all suitable for walkers, the guidebook explores hills in the far north, Torridon, Lochaber, the Great Glen, the Cairngorms, Glencoe, Arrochar, the Trossachs and Skye, Eigg, Mull and Arran.

Seasons

Routes for all seasons

Centres

with routes right across Scotland, split into seven areas, wherever you are, there are some of Scotland’s best small mountains to explore

Difficulty

with routes that range in length and difficulty and alternative options given, there is something for everyone whether you’re an experienced walker or new to Scotland’s mountains

Must See

an antidote to Munro-bagging. Routes the prove that size isn’t everything. 40 of Scotland’s most interesting, loved and distinctive peaks, including Suilven, Quinag, the Pap of Glencoe, Beinn Damh, the Storr, Goatfell and the Cobbler

ISBN

9781786311320

Availability

Published

29 Jan 2024

Edition

Second

Pages

240

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x 1.70cm

Weight

260g

Overview

A guidebook to 40 of the best small mountains in Scotland under 3000ft. Explore the beautiful scenery of Sutherland and the far north, Torridon, Lochaber, the Great Glen, the Cairngorms, Glencoe, Arrochar, the Trossachs and the islands (Skye, Eigg, Mull, Arran).

The day walks range from 5-25km and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. One main ascent is described for each with several alternatives for traverses, circuits and shortcuts.

1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
Includes Suilven, Quinag, the Pap of Glencoe, Beinn Damh, the Storr, Goatfell and the Cobbler
GPX files available to download
Detailed guidance on planning and access
Information given on the history and character of each mountain
Glossary of Gaelic words for mountain features

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

OS map key

Overview Map

Route Summary Table

Introduction

Walking in Scotland

Wildlife

The History of Scotland

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

Weather

When to go

Winter walking

Mountain safety

Access

Using this guide

Sutherland and the Far North

Route 1 Ben Loyal

Route 2 Quinag

Route 3 Suilven

Route 4 Cul Mor

Route 5 Stac Pollaidh

Route 6 Ben More Coigach and Sgurr an Fhidhleir

Torridon and the Northwest

Route 7 Beinn Ghobhlach

Route 8 Beinn Airigh Charr

Route 9 Baosbheinn

Route 10 Sgurr Dubh

Route 11 Beinn Damh

Lochaber and the West

Route 12 Sgurr Coire Choinnichean

Route 13 Streap

Route 14 Rois-bheinn, An Stac, Sgurr na Ba Glaise and Druim Fiaclach

Route 15 Sgurr Dhomhnuill

Route 16 Beinn Resipol

Route 17 Ben Hiant

The Great Glen to the Cairngorms

Route 18 Creagan a’Chaise and the Hills of Cromdale

Route 19 Meall Fuar-mhonaidh

Route 20 Meall a’Bhuachaille

Route 21 Creag Dhubh and the Argyll Stone

Route 22 Creag Dhubh (Newtonmore)

Route 23 Morrone (or Morven)

Glencoe and Central Scotland

Route 24 Ben Vrackie

Route 25 Leum Uilleim

Route 26 Sgorr na Ciche (Pap of Glencoe)

Route 27 Beinn a’Chrulaiste

Route 28 Beinn Trilleachan

Route 29 Sron a’Chlachain

Arrochar and the Trossachs

Route 30 Meall an t-Seallaidh

Route 31 Ben Ledi

Route 32 Ben A’an

Route 33 Ben Venue

Route 34 The Cobbler (Ben Arthur)

Route 35 Beinn an Lochain

The Islands

Route 36 The Storr (Skye)

Route 37 Glamaig (Skye)

Route 38 An Sgurr (Eigg)

Route 39 Dun da Ghaoithe (Mull)

Route 40 Goatfell (Arran)

Appendix A Useful contacts

Appendix B Bibliography

Appendix C Glossary of Gaelic words for Common Mountain Features

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By Kirstie Shirra

Kirstie Shirra is a freelance writer and environmental campaigner. Climbing mountains since she could walk, she has travelled throughout Europe and the Americas but always ends up back in the wonderful mountains of northwest Scotland where she now lives with her husband Pete and two children.

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