Scottish Wild Country Backpacking: 30 weekend and multi-day routes in the Highlands and Islands

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.

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.