This 2013 revised reprint of the Scottish Mountaineering Club's definitive hillwalkers' guidebook to the Munros reflects the recent demotion of Beinn a' Chlaidheim in the Fisherfield Hills, reducing the total number of Munros to 282. In addition, descriptions and maps throughout the book have been comprehensively revised to reflect changes to routes and access points. Since its first publication in 1985, all profits from this best selling guidebook have been donated to the Scottish Mountaineering Trust, a charity created to promote the enjoyment, appreciation and conservation of mountains and the mountain environment.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By K. H. Tonge
Format:Hardcover
I just bought a new copy. The one I had since the 1980s got lost. I like this book because it gave me routes on less complex mountains that even I could do as an inexperienced hill-walker. Just look for lesser ascent heights and times in the descriptive texts. These easier mountains got me accustomed to Scottish conditions in easy stages. The other popular Munro bagger's book, by Cameron McNeish, has quite a few tough, long expeditions with a lot of ascent. It's a nice guide to alternative ways of doing the hills, but I think Bennett is a better buy for the beginner or anyone who is not super fit. When you've done a couple of dozen hills and have confidence in your ability to navigate and map-read you'll find yourself devising your own routes using Bennett as an initial guide. You will need the appropriate OS maps and a compass (and know how to use them) as a minimum for the actual walk. But this book will let you sit at home beforehand and plan your route on the OS map. That planning stage is most important as a learning exercise and the pleasure of anticipation that you get is not to be missed.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is the definitive guide to the Munros. Every one of them is given a detailed description of how to climb it with photos, maps and a good description of the route(s). If you've never climbed a Munro in your life, but want to start, this is the book for you. Buy it today and you'll never need to go to a gym again!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm not the first and I'll certainly not be the last to refer to this work as 'The Scottish Hillwalker's Bible'. It almost seems redundant to recommend it. Anyone serious about climbing Munros knows already that this is the book you must own.
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walkers dream
fantastic book with outstanding pictures, easy to follow.
Stunning countryside, a pleasure to read and use to inspire a good walk
Stunning countryside, a pleasure to read and use to inspire a good walk
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. J. Bell
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Essential
Essential for any Munro bagger just remember u dont have to go their route u could make your own x
Published 6 months ago by Mc
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scottish mountains
This book from the Scottish Mountaineering Club is probably the best book on the Munros but should be compared with isbn 9781842040829. Read more
Published 6 months ago by G. I. Forbes
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A Lovely Book
Very pleased with this purchase. Good clear information accompanied by excellent images of the mountains. Well worth the money and strongly recommended. Delivery was quick.
Published 13 months ago by S. R. Slater
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No complaints
The book was in excellent condition ,well packed and arrived earlier than expected. I was delighted with the service and can certainly recommend it.
Published 19 months ago by cecilia
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hillwalking in scotland
Great book full of information on the munroes of scotland, easy to follow, good book for every hillwalker on planning their journey.
Published 19 months ago by col
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Great Book
This is a great book - very informative and has good pictures and detailed information about each Munro. Highly recommend.
Published 20 months ago by Susan
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Munros Guide
Great book, good pictiures, maps and descriptions.... just need to get out now and complete them.
Published on 10 Aug 2010 by Colm
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A good reference for Scottish hillwalking
The SMC munro guide is a good (and robust) hardback to keep at home when planning munro walking trips in highland Scotland. Read more
Published on 12 July 2010 by Mr. R. C. Mundy
5.0 out of 5 stars
The must have Munros guide
This is the latest edition of a book I have been using for some time. It's the essential daywalkers' guide to the Munros, and works just as well for detailed pre-trip planning as... Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2009 by D. M. Williams
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