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The Great Glen Way (Rucksack Reader) [Spanish] [Paperback]

Jacquetta Megarry (Author)
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The Great Glen Way is Scotland's fourth Long Distance Route, due to open April 2002. It runs along the Great Glen, from Fort William to Inverness (73 miles). The book contains specially commissioned mapping and step-by-step guidance. There is background on the canal heritage, rich wildlife and colourful history, supported by over 60 photographs.

From the Back Cover

This is the essential trail guide, written by hikers for hikers, printed on waterproof paper in rucksack-friendly format. It contains all you need to plan and enjoy a week's walking along Scotland's historic Great Glen from Fort William to Inverness:


*fold-out map showing the official route in five panels
*the Way in sections, with summaries showing distance, terrain and food/drink stops
*concise background on local wildlife, history, Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal
*planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane
*special notes for novices, with equipment checklists
*full colour throughout, with over 50 photographs
*robust, rucksack-friendly format
*printed on waterproof paper.

From 2002, part of the profit from sales of this book goes directly toward maintaining the Great Glen Way.

About the Author

Jacquetta Megarry is a professional author turned publisher. As an enthusiastic walker, she created the Rucksack Reader format in 2000 to meet the needs of long-distance hikers.

Excerpted from The Great Glen Way by Jacquetta Megarry. Copyright © 2001. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved

[from page 5] The Great Glen Way passes Britain's highest mountain, follows its greatest geological fault along the shores of its most famous loch, and finishes at Inverness, Scotland's newest city and the capital of the highlands. Most of the walking is straightforward, along canal towpaths and forest tracks, but there are some challenging sections.

You don't need to be an experienced long-distance walker to tackle this hike. It is easier than the West Highland Way, for example, being shorter, flatter and with mainly good terrain. If you are inexperienced at walking, read the Notes for novices (pages 13-20). Well in advance of doing the Great Glen Way, you should complete a few long day hikes, if only to test your feet and gear.

Experienced walkers may seize the chance to combine both Great Glen and West Highland Ways, walking from Glasgow to Inverness over two weeks. This challenging project takes you through 168 miles of spectacular scenery and highland heritage. It is arguably the grandest walk in Britain.

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