Loch Ness Inverness Black Isle And Affric

A guide to 40 favourite walks around Loch Ness, Inverness, Black Isle and Glen Affric.

Stunning backpacking routes in the Scottish Highlands and Islands are covered in this inspiring, large-format guidebook. 30 routes are described, ranging from 1-4 days, with most suitable for a long weekend. The routes are divided between the Western Highlands and Inner Hebrides, the Central and Eastern Highlands, the Northwest Highlands, the Far North and the Outer Hebrides. They are suitable for those with the experience and self-reliance to navigate proficiently and stay safe in an environment which can easily become inhospitable. Although some routes visit bothies, most call for at least one night's wild camping. Each walk includes overview data, route description and 1:100,000 mapping and they are illustrated with stunning photos. An introduction offers background information about the Highlands' rich geology, plants and wildlife and the historical and cultural context of Scotland's 'wilderness'. There is also practical information on preparing for an incursion and advice for those looking to expand their experience of wild-country backpacking. The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are home to the most ruggedly beautiful, expansive and challenging backpacking country in the British Isles. This is a land for those who love open spaces, vast horizons, and the domination of nature.

'Aviemore and the Cairngorms' features 40 shorter walks, including many perfect for families, stretching from the ancient region of Badenoch and the uppermost reaches of the Spey Valley, through the outdoor hub of Aviemore to Grantown and Tomintoul, then over Ballater and Royal Deeside to Braemar.

The most complete and exhaustive value-selected listings of bed & breakfasts and other intimate lodgings throughout England, Scotland and Ireland. Each title - containing three times the choices found in any other guide -- is filled with practical information and thoroughly mapped and indexed. Stilwell's guides are the books the B&Bs themselves recommend. Rural farms, town houses, rambling cottages, country inns, guest houses and small hotels in quaint towns and villages are all listed, offering a perfectly authentic British stay. Planning has never been easier with simple county-by-county organization and mapping. This is an ideal way for travelers to experience all the hospitality and charm of Great Britain.