Now fully updated, this complete guide to all of Scotland's Munros details the latest list of 283 peaks and their localities. Gaelic pronunciation, height, climbing routes with times for both ascent and descent, OS references and difficulty rating are all included. At the rear of the book the Munros are listed by rank and alphabetically as well. New revised maps and photographs illustrate this 30-region approach with handy hints on where to stay and how best to tackle these 3000-ft plus peaks. The Munro Almanac has remained one of the most sought-after and essential rucksack guides to Scotlan's Munros and is an excellent quick-reference guide when you are on the hill.
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In 1981, a gentleman by the name of Sir High Munro published a list in the The Scottish Moutnaineering Club Journal of 538 tops over 3,000 feet--283 of which he claimed merited status as separate mountains. Almost immediately the Ordnance Survey published their revised six-inch maps, and some discrepancies were found in Munro's tables. Munro himself began a revision of his tables but sadly died before he could complete his task. Since then, various people, committees and editors have made alterations to his list, based mainly on new surveys.
In this book, Cameron McNeish has compiled an almanac handy enough to fit in your pocket or rucksack, providing information about the Munros. Each section contains information on accommodation, public transport to and within each area, the height and grid reference of each summit and even the pronunciation and meaning of each mountain, together with details of the most straightforward ascent route including approximate times, distances and ascent climbed.
The route details are not comprehensive directions, but more a rough outline of what McNeish considers to be the best route of ascent (and who am I to argue with his opionon?) used in conjuction with the relevant O.S. map, as indicated.
The author certainly achieves his objectives in that respect--and since "Munro-bagging" is now and established obsession with British hill walkers, this compact, easy-to-use and handy-to-pack book is an essential piece of equipment for any hill walker or climber wishing to emulate Cameron McNeish in bagging all the Munros. --Ben Naylor
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Cameron McNeish is one of Scotland's best known hillwalkers and is a former editor of TGO magazine. He lives in Newtonmore and broadcasts regularly on TV and radio.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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This is a superb information-packed wee book and excellent value for money. All heights and distances are given in imperial as well as the standard metric measurements, grid refs are provided for access points and a guide to pronunciation is provided for gaelic mountain names. McNeish tends to opt for long multiple-hill expeditions (eg the An Socach / Carn an Righ group) where two or three trips may be more rewarding, but as a whole, the Almanac is a valuable guide for those with an interest in Scotland's hills, be they committed Munroist or armchair climber.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This book does just what it says on the cover... you can't ask for anything more. It provides the bare essentials to routes, times, access points and even pronunciations of Scotlands highest hills.
It really is an essential bit of kit that every avid "bagger" should keep in their rucksack.
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This is an excellent guide to the Scottish Munros. It fits easily into a pocket, or rucksack, and contains neat maps and some beautiful photos of some of the peaks. I particularly like the pronunciation guide which lets you make a reasonable attempt at some of the Gaelic names. For its size, it contains a wealth of information about each Munro providing, for example, its OS grid reference, height, the walking distance involved and the ascent necessary to reach the summit. It also has a very helpful basic Munro table at the rear with heights in feet and metres. Sturdily bound, it should prove reasonably durable on the hill.
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Useful for planning walks
Useful tool going out of doors on expeditions. Simple format for finding different areas and lines of approach. Munro baggers companion.
Published 3 months ago by Michael Edge
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Bought as a birthday present but won't be given until January 27, 2013.
This book is very explicit and detailed so I hope the recipient is happy with it.
This book is very explicit and detailed so I hope the recipient is happy with it.
Published 4 months ago by chrismacrae
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