3 edition of guide to the West Highland Way found in the catalog.
guide to the West Highland Way
Hunter, Tom
Published
1984
by Constable in London
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Written in
Edition Notes
| Statement | Tom Hunter ; photographs by W.A. Poucher ; foreword by John Hillaby. |
| Contributions | Poucher, W. A. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | DA880.W38 H86 1984 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 178 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 178 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL2777582M |
| ISBN 10 | 0094658307 |
| LC Control Number | 86140819 |
Day 1 – The Journey Begins: West Highland Way Start. Today you’ll meet your guide at Glasgow Queen Street Station at am. We’ll take a short train journey to Milngavie, where we’ll drop off our bags, and then we start our West Highland Way tour! Although starting close to Glasgow, you are quickly walking through open countryside/5(). 3) Do the West Highland Way with a Guide. Pros of Doing the West Highland Way with a Guided Tour from Wilderness Scotland: In addition to the same advantages as listed above with the self-guided walk, your guide will bring to life the rich history and legends.
West Highland Way Race () This also takes place in June but has far fewer entrants than the Caledonian Challenge for obvious reasons. The idea is to race from Milngavie Station to Fort William Leisure Centre, setting off at 1am and hopefully finishing before noon next day, ie to complete the entire West Highland Way. This app is the companion to Trailblazer’s West Highland Way guide book. The West Highland Way is a mile (km) trail that passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Britain. From the outskirts of Glasgow it winds along the wooded banks of Loch Lomond, across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor, over the mountains above.
The West Highland Way is a classic long-distance walk, covering kilometres (96 miles) from Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow, to Fort William in the Highlands. The West Highland Way route travels along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, across the atmospheric Rannoch Moor, past dramatic Glencoe and onwards to finish at the foot of Ben /5(). Booktopia has The West Highland Way, The guide details the 'classic' south-north direction but also provides a He has been writing books since the, Ordnance Survey map booklet of the 95 mile West Highland Way on OS 1 available for this book. guidebooks and guide maps to the Way and.
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If the objective of a guide book is to impart essential information, then this new guide to the West Highland Way achieves that and famously an evocation of all that is best about Scotland and its countryside Bruce Sandison, The Herald/5(13).
If the objective of a guide book is to impart essential information, then this new guide to the West Highland Way achieves that and famously an evocation of all that is best about Scotland and its countryside--Bruce Sandison "The Herald "/5(14). A guidebook to Scotland's West Highland Way, a mile walk from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William, passing Loch Lomond, crossing Rannoch Moor and finishing in the shadow of Britain's highest mountain.
The walk, which takes roughly one week to complete, is described in seven stages, with each stage ranging from 8 to 20 miles.
Your Free Guide to the West Highland Way Based just a few miles from the start of the West Highland Way, we have been arranging walking holidays on the West Highland Way sincehave walked the West Highland Way countless times and are experts on Scotland's most popular long distance trail.
The West Highland Way passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Britain. From the outskirts of Glasgow it winds for 95 miles (km) along the wooded banks of Loch Lomond, across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor, over the mountains above Glencoe to a dramatic finish at the foot of Ben Nevis – Britain's highest mountain.
The West Highland Way guidebook by Charlie Loram is an invaluable source along the trail, as is the West Highland Way map by Harvey. The map is great to get an overview of each day’s distance and terrain – we frequently checked it to get an idea.
A Beginner’s Guide to Walking the West Highland Way WHW Octo October 21st, Venturing along miles of natural terrain, ascending mountains and descending river beds may seem daunting to those who are unfamiliar with long-distance walking, but the West Highland Way is suitable for everyone, even beginners.
The West Highland Way: The Official Guide £ Temporarily out of stock. Opened inthe West Highland Way was Scotland's first Long Distance Route and remains the most popular, with more t walkers tackling it each year/5(7). Camping Guide. WHW Ma July 14th, Walking all day to spend a night under a canopy of stars provides an authentic Scottish experience when you’re journeying up the West Highland Way.
While there are many campsite facilities dotted along the route, wild camping is permitted under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. "When walking the West Highland Way, this book was my bible." - Steven Smith, The West Highland Way celebrates its 40th birthday in It was the first, and remains most famous, of Scotland’s Great Trails, running for 96 miles ( km) through superb scenery.
Welcome to the Official West Highland Way website. Find all the information you need to immerse yourself in the wild landscapes of Scotland and the country’s best loved long distance walking route.
Please check the Notices page for latest updates. I finished the West Highland Way walk, just over miles from Milngavie to Fort William. This book provides good background and atmosphere, but it's not really a guide for the walk.
I recommend reading this to really get a full appreciation for the land & people of the highlands. Otherwise, the WHW is just a /5. The West Highland Way passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Britain. From the outskirts of Glasgow it winds for 96 miles (km) along the wooded banks of Loch Lomond, across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor, over the mountains above Glencoe to a dramatic finish passing Ben Nevis – Britain's highest mountain – into the centre of Fort William/5(20).
Guide to the West Highland Way and Planning the Journey A walking journey along the West Highland Way typically lasts days. If you can afford the time, plan the trip over 10 days, with an extra day in the middle for rest or exploration along the West Highland Way.
The most popular option chosen by walkers is the 7 day walk. West Highland Way: British Walking Guide: planning, places to stay, places to eat; includes 53 large-scale walking maps Charlie Loram. out of 5 stars Paperback. $ West Highland Way Map Booklet:OS Route Mapping Terry-Marsh.
out of 5 stars /5(65). Discover the spectacular landscape of Scotland’s western Highlands while walking the West Highland Way, one of the world's most famous long-distance trails. Towering mountains, tranquil lochs and dramatic glens combine to reward you with a unique and varied landscape as you journey 96 miles from Glasgow's suburbs to Fort William.
About the Author Bob Aitken compiled and wrote the first edition of The West Highland Way in Roger Smith is an experienced writer and hillwalker with an extensive knowledge of the area covered in this book and its history.
A former editor of the Great Outdoors magazine, he has written a large number of books about walking and the by: 1. Visit all the foodie destinations on this guide on our fully guided trek of the West Highland Way.
Tackle the 96 mile journey over the course of 7 days with a group of like-minded people. Learn about the area’s history and legends, as well as the flora and fauna, with the knowledge and experience of an expert guide. This is an excellent guide book.
We just finished walking The West Highland Way and this book was with us the whole way. The maps are twice as detailed as OS maps, and come with downloadable GPS waypoints. The section descriptions were most helpful. Although we didn’t need them, the list of accommodations looked s: The West Highland Way is the most popular long-distance path in the country, passing through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Britain.
From the outskirts of Glasgow it winds for 95 miles along the wooded banks of Loch Lomond, across the wilderness of Rannoch Fully revised 5th edition of the first of Trailblazer’s title series of British Walking Guides/5.
West Highland Way: The Complete Guide Table of Contents Share: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email This page contains affiliate links The West Highland Way (WHW): Scotland’s most famous and arguably best multi-day hike.
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of trails or a complete newbie, there’s [ ].About the Hike. Many consider the West Highland Way to be one of the best long-distance hikes in all of Europe. This mile ( km) trek begins in Milngavie and stretches north to Fort William, encompassing an impressive variety of landscapes in between.
The southern portion of the walk is characterized by bucolic pastoral landscapes, rolling green hillsides, and peaceful woodlands.The West Highland Way stretches 96 miles ( Km) from Milngavie to Fort William, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks to loch-shores and open moorlands to steep mountains.
Normally the route is completed from south to north, the thinking behind this being the southern stages are easier and will prepare you.
