Scottish Wild Country Backpacking (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Cicerone Press, Kendal, 2024
- Softcover
- New
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, AustraliaAussieBookSeller
AbeBooks seller since June 22, 2007
Condition: New
£ 46.15
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Paperback. Scotland's wildest places are best experienced in more than a day. From the remote Fisherfield wilderness and the Harris Hills of the Outer Hebrides to the dramatic coastline of Cape Wrath and the island interiors of Rum and Jura, the country's most spectacular landscapes reward those willing to carry a pack, pitch a tent and stay out overnight.This large-format Cicerone guidebook by Peter Edwards, David Lintern and Stefan Durkacz presents 30 backpacking routes of 2 to 4 days across the Scottish Highlands and Islands, ranging from 13 to 94km (8 to 58 miles). Written for experienced backpackers comfortable with remote trekking and pathless terrain, it pairs clear route descriptions and 1:100,000 mapping with comprehensive guidance on equipment, bothies, wild camping, safety and Leave No Trace principles.30 routes across four regions are included, covering the Western Highlands and Inner Hebrides, Central and Eastern Highlands, Northwest Highlands, the Far North and the Outer Hebrides Routes range from 13 to 94km over 2 to 4 days, with most requiring at least one night of wild camping and many offering the option to stay in a bothyIconic wild country destinations include Fisherfield and Letterewe, the Affric Haute Route, Glen Etive, Loch Coruisk on Skye, Ben Alder, the Fannichs, Cape Wrath and the Uig Hills of Lewis1:100,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files are provided for navigation, alongside a full list of the Munros and Corbetts visited across the guidebookComprehensive practical guidance covers Highland weather, navigation, bothy etiquette, equipment for Scotland's backcountry and environmental impact everything needed to plan and complete a multi-day backpacking route in the Scottish HighlandsFrom a wild camp above Loch Coruisk to a bothy night in the Fisherfield wilderness, Scotland's backcountry delivers experiences that no day walk can match. Scottish Wild Country Backpacking opens up 30 of the most spectacular backpacking routes in the Highlands and Islands. 30 wild and challenging backpacking routes in Scotland. Aimed at experienced and self-reliant backpackers, routes are between 2 and 4 days long and traverse the remotest, wildest and most spectacular landscapes the Highlands and Islands have to offer. The book also covers equipment, access, weather, safety and first aid. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
Seller Inventory # 9781852849047
- Title
- Scottish Wild Country Backpacking (Paperback)
- Author
- Peter Edwards
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, Kendal
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1852849045
- ISBN 13
- 9781852849047
Scotland's wildest places are best experienced in more than a day. From the remote Fisherfield wilderness and the Harris Hills of the Outer Hebrides to the dramatic coastline of Cape Wrath and the island interiors of Rum and Jura, the country's most spectacular landscapes reward those willing to carry a pack, pitch a tent and stay out overnight.
This large-format Cicerone guidebook by Peter Edwards, David Lintern and Stefan Durkacz presents 30 backpacking routes of 2 to 4 days across the Scottish Highlands and Islands, ranging from 13 to 94km (8 to 58 miles). Written for experienced backpackers comfortable with remote trekking and pathless terrain, it pairs clear route descriptions and 1:100,000 mapping with comprehensive guidance on equipment, bothies, wild camping, safety and Leave No Trace principles.
- 30 routes across four regions are included, covering the Western Highlands and Inner Hebrides, Central and Eastern Highlands, Northwest Highlands, the Far North and the Outer Hebrides
- Routes range from 13 to 94km over 2 to 4 days, with most requiring at least one night of wild camping and many offering the option to stay in a bothy
- Iconic wild country destinations include Fisherfield and Letterewe, the Affric Haute Route, Glen Etive, Loch Coruisk on Skye, Ben Alder, the Fannichs, Cape Wrath and the Uig Hills of Lewis
- 1:100,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files are provided for navigation, alongside a full list of the Munros and Corbetts visited across the guidebook
- Comprehensive practical guidance covers Highland weather, navigation, bothy etiquette, equipment for Scotland's backcountry and environmental impact — everything needed to plan and complete a multi-day backpacking route in the Scottish Highlands
From a wild camp above Loch Coruisk to a bothy night in the Fisherfield wilderness, Scotland's backcountry delivers experiences that no day walk can match. Scottish Wild Country Backpacking opens up 30 of the most spectacular backpacking routes in the Highlands and Islands.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Stefan Durkacz cut his backpacking teeth at a young age in the Cairngorms. He continues to explore far and wide throughout the Scottish hills north and south of the central belt and has a special fascination with old hill tracks. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, Gwenda, two daughters and a West Highland terrier.
Since moving to Scotland from the south of England in 2006, Peter has developed a passion for the Hebrides. He lives at Rhenigidale on the Isle of Harris with his wife, Fiona, and their Labradors, Dougal and Mara.
David Lintern is an award-winning photographer and writer, an average mountaineer and a below average runner. He has previously been a cinema projectionist, a sound engineer, a youth music worker and a university lecturer, founded a small refugee charity and fundraised for the John Muir Trust. After a lifetime spent in cities he now lives in the Cairngorms, writes about the uplands, and both guides and teaches outdoor photography. The Big Rounds is his first book and his website is www.davidlintern.com.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
AussieBookSeller
Truganina, VIC, Australia
AbeBooks seller since June 22, 2007
Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.
| Item | 25 to 45 business days | 8 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 27.53 | £ 32.74 |
Payment methods
Seller's business information
The Nile Group Pty Ltd
42 Apex Drive
Truganina, VIC Australia 3029
Terms of sale
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to AussieBookSeller, Truganina, Victoria, Australia, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Please note that titles are dispatched from our UK and NZ warehouse. Delivery times specified in shipping terms. Orders ship within 2 business days. Delivery to your door then takes 8-15 days.