The Great Glen Way (Rucksack Reader) - Softcover

Megarry, Jacquetta

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1898481075 ISBN 13: 9781898481072

Publisher: Rucksack Readers, 2001

Synopsis

The Great Glen Way is Scotland's fourth Long Distance Route, due to open April 2002. It runs along the Great Glen, from Fort William to Inverness (73 miles). The book contains specially commissioned mapping and step-by-step guidance. There is background on the canal heritage, rich wildlife and colourful history, supported by over 60 photographs.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This is the essential trail guide, written by hikers for hikers, printed on waterproof paper in rucksack-friendly format. It contains all you need to plan and enjoy a week's walking along Scotland's historic Great Glen from Fort William to Inverness:

*fold-out map showing the official route in five panels
*the Way in sections, with summaries showing distance, terrain and food/drink stops
*concise background on local wildlife, history, Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal
*planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane
*special notes for novices, with equipment checklists
*full colour throughout, with over 50 photographs
*robust, rucksack-friendly format
*printed on waterproof paper.

From 2002, part of the profit from sales of this book goes directly toward maintaining the Great Glen Way.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rucksack Readers
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1898481075
• ISBN 13: 9781898481072
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72