Guidebook describing 50 walks and easy scrambles in north-western Scotland, covering north and south Torridon, Fisherfield Forest and the Fannichs and ranging from popular low-level hikes to serious mountain traverses. Numerous Munros feature, with Liathach, Beinn Eighe, Beinn Alligin and An Teallach among the highlights. Cicerone says: Guide to 50 walks and easy scrambles in north-western Scotland, covering Southern Torridon, Northern Torridon, Letterewe and Fisherfield, and the Fannichs. Ascents of 27 Munros, 20 Corbetts and 14 Grahams are included, with highlights including Liathach, Beinn Eighe, Beinn Alligin, An Teallach and Slioch. The walks are suitable for those with good navigation skills who are competent in a mountain environment. All the walks in the guide are graded, with summary statistics provided, and each includes clear route description and mapping. There’s also a route summary table to help with choosing appropriate walks. Background information on local geology, wildlife and history, and planning details on when to go, where to stay and what to take are included to make the most out of any trip to Torridon. The region boasts spectacular and distinctive landscapes and breathtaking views. Steep-sided rocky mountains rise above long winding lochs, both freshwater and sea. From the hills there are vast panoramas out across the sea to the Hebrides and of mountains stretching out to the north, south and east. This is a land for those who love open spaces, vast horizons, and the domination of nature. Our Verdict For nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers. We have used them countless times and they’ve always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too. If you’re a gram counter you can easily remove sections of the book to take with you making your own ultra-lightweight guidebook with only the essential sections that you require. – Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear Features Seasons: The walks are suitable for spring to autumn, and in winter if there is no snow on the mountains. In snow conditions mountaineering experience and equipment is required. Centres: Lochcarron, Applecross, Achnasheen, Kinlochewe, Torridon, Shieldaig, Gairloch, Ullapool Difficulty: The walks are suitable for spring to autumn, and in winter if there is no snow on the mountains. In snow conditions mountaineering experience and equipment is required. Must See:This is a hillwalkers book so the main attractions are the mountains. Major peaks: Liathach, An Teallach, Beinn Eighe, Beinn Alligin, Slioch. 27 Munros, 20 Corbetts, 14 Grahams. Lochs: Carron, Torridon, Maree, Fionn, Fada, Fannich, Broom. The Moine Thrust geological feature. Specifications Weight: 255g Edition: First Number of pages: 216 Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.3cm Published: 20 July 2022 Author: Chris Townsend Contents Introduction Geology and landscape Plants and wildlife History and people When to walk Getting there Bases and accommodation Equipment Access Maps and GPS Safety Environmental ethics Using this guide Southern Torridon Applecross and Coulin Forest Route 1 Beinn Bhn Route 2 Sgrr a Chaorachain Route 3 Meall Gorm Route 4 Sgrr a Gharaidh and Glas Bheinn Route 5 An Ruadh-Stac and Maol Chean-dearg Route 6 Fuar Tholl and Sgorr Ruadh Route 7 Beinn Liath Mhr Route 8 Circuit of Coire Lir Route 9 Carn Breac and Beinn na Feusaige Route 10 Beinn Damh Route 11 Beinn na h-Eaglaise Route 12 Ben Shieldaig Route 13 Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine and Sgrr Dubh Northern Torridon Glen Torridon to Loch Maree Liathach Route 14 Round the back of Liathach Route 15 Liathach: Spidean a Choire Lith Route 16 Liathach: Mullach an Rathain Route 17 Traverse of Liathach Beinn Eighe Route 18 Beinn Eighe: Ruadh-stac M&ogr

Guidebook describing 50 walks and easy scrambles in north-western Scotland, covering north and south Torridon, Fisherfield Forest and the Fannichs and ranging from popular low-level hikes to serious mountain traverses. N