Frommers Best Walking in Scotland intended for people for whom a good hike isan integral part of their vacation plans. It highlights the best-of-the-best of Scotlands many hiking choices, focusing on accessible day hikes for a variety of abilities, plus some of the countrys most popular multi-day options. Thebook will follow Frommers usual highly organized approach: clear, thorough instructions on how to prepare for their trip; detailed breakdowns of the hikes themselves with easy-to-understand route instructions; star ratings and reasons to go; and lots of maps. In addition, the book will provide accommodation and dining options geared to the outdoor enthusiast; GPS directions for trailheads and route wayfinding; and a full-color naturalists guide for wildlife identification. In addition to the hikes themselves, each chapter will contain: hike index, trailhead map, 1-2 page write-up on the unique characteristics of thearea, and an accommodation and dining guide. The hikes will cover the entire country, including: Beautiful day hikes that include small towns only an hour or two from Edinburgh and Glasgow The incredible scenery and variety of the Borders region, with everything from half-day strolls to the world-renowned 340 km Southern Upland Way The magnificent coastline and forest walks of Galloway,with bustling market towns and peaceful villages dotted throughout. The dazzling highland scenery and well-marked trails of Perthshire The wild glens and sparkling lochs that wind their way through Loch Lomond, Scotlands first national park A diverse choice of landscapes near Argyll and the whiskey distilleries of Oban An array of easy walks that combine castles, Speyside whisky and coastal trails near Inverness and Aberdeen Some of Scotlands most famous, challenging and spectacular routes through Cairngorms National Park The unspoilt wilderness and postcard-perfect scenery of the Western Highlands and Skye, including the opportunity to climb Ben Nevis, Britains highest mountain The sublime landscapes and uncountable lochs of the Northern Highlands Step into the authentic Gaelic culture of the outer Hebrides, including the beaches and rugged beauty of Stornaway The dramatic cliffs and Norse archeological sites of the Orkney and Shetland Islands
- ISBN: 978-0-470-15989-7
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 272
- Fecha Publicación: 23/04/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés