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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great value for money. You not only get a quite stunning collection ofphotographs coupled with detailed descriptions of the walk, you also gethalf-day summaries of the walk, all of which encouraged the brothersCradduck to attempt (and complete) the walk in May 2003. It was such anenjoyable trip that we are returning in May 2004 to walk the island fromnorth to south.
The book beautifully captures the landscapes of Skye through all fourseasons and also gives you some background to the island's history. Agreat read.
The book beautifully captures the landscapes of Skye through all fourseasons and also gives you some background to the island's history. Agreat read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One can't fail to be inspired by the quality of the photos in this book. They don't pull any punches but capture the Isle of Skye at its moody best. The text gives sufficient information to enable walkers of reasonable experience and skill to achieve this wild, varied route, without leading them to believe it's a stroll in the park. This is another book out of the David Paterson mould that may encourage many to follow in his footsteps, hopefully gaining a better understanding of the 'misty isle' as they meet the challenge.The Glens of Silence: The Landscapes of the Scottish Clearances
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The first thing that strikes you about 'The Long walk' is the quality of the photographs of the island, reproduced on heavy quality glossy paper throughout the book. From coastal beach scenes, to wide sweeping mountain-scapes, the photos are amazing and capture the beauty of place.
The photos fill most of the pages cover to cover, and they are clearly intended to inspire you, which they do. You will probably need some inspiration to encourage you to complete the 75 mile pilgrimage across the island as described, which the author describes in detail as he walks it over the course 8 days. The book gives a little advice on breaking the walk down into smaller sections, though this is a large enough undertaking for those unfamiliar with long distance paths. The author is no stranger to long distance routes, and inspiring books about them. He spent nearly two years planning, walking and re-walking the route and island generally, and his efforts have clearly paid off, the photography shows the beauty of the island in all seasons. I would have probably have liked more maps and route guidance than is included and just the overview map, though the ordnance survey maps required are listed. Suffice it to say I have not yet walked the route, though I hope to one day.
The photos fill most of the pages cover to cover, and they are clearly intended to inspire you, which they do. You will probably need some inspiration to encourage you to complete the 75 mile pilgrimage across the island as described, which the author describes in detail as he walks it over the course 8 days. The book gives a little advice on breaking the walk down into smaller sections, though this is a large enough undertaking for those unfamiliar with long distance paths. The author is no stranger to long distance routes, and inspiring books about them. He spent nearly two years planning, walking and re-walking the route and island generally, and his efforts have clearly paid off, the photography shows the beauty of the island in all seasons. I would have probably have liked more maps and route guidance than is included and just the overview map, though the ordnance survey maps required are listed. Suffice it to say I have not yet walked the route, though I hope to one day.
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