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An inspirational guide to the 95 miles that connect Milngavie to Fort William and the trail that takes thousands of walkers past some of the nation's best loved landmarks - from the gentle beauty of the bonnie bonnie banks, to the towering presence of Ben Nevis. By delving into the history, geology and wildlife of the route he succeeds in bringing the stunning scenery to life. (Scottish Field )
Ronald Turnbull captures the highs and lows of the journey with beautiful photographs and a fascinating text that will delight those who have completed the walk and inspire those who want to. (Scotland on Sunday )
112 pages of beautiful photographs taken by the author himself. (Aberdeen Press & Journal )
Ronald Turnbull captures the highs and lows of the journey with beautiful photographs and a fascinating text that will delight those who have completed the walk and inspire those who want to. (Scotland on Sunday )
112 pages of beautiful photographs taken by the author himself. (Aberdeen Press & Journal )
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The 95-mile West Highland Way was thought out in the 1960s and opened in 1980. But in a sense it has always been here. Clansmen and cattle thieves, redcoats and Sir Walter Scott in quest of a fictional character he called Rob Roy - as well as Rob Roy himself, an honourable cattle thief - have travelled this route between the Lowlands and Lochaber.
This book traces the journey of glens and low passes, under the crags and high grassy sides of seven of Scotland's hill ranges: from the Arrochar Alps of Loch Lomond to the Black Mount of Argyll, the Mamores and Ben Nevis.
Along the way we see wild goats, the red deer of Rannoch, the golden eagle, and the meadow pipit. We enjoy purple orchids, wild heather and golden birches and walk through fields of yellow asphodel.
Geologically, the West Highland Way is an outing from the Old Red Sandstone of the so-called Lowland Valley, through the grey schists of the Southern Highlands, to the great volcanic cauldron of Glen Coe. As it unfolds underfoot, it's an ever-changing vista of heather and oakwood, of lochside and riverside - but also a journey through the whole life and history of Celtic Scotland.
This book traces the journey of glens and low passes, under the crags and high grassy sides of seven of Scotland's hill ranges: from the Arrochar Alps of Loch Lomond to the Black Mount of Argyll, the Mamores and Ben Nevis.
Along the way we see wild goats, the red deer of Rannoch, the golden eagle, and the meadow pipit. We enjoy purple orchids, wild heather and golden birches and walk through fields of yellow asphodel.
Geologically, the West Highland Way is an outing from the Old Red Sandstone of the so-called Lowland Valley, through the grey schists of the Southern Highlands, to the great volcanic cauldron of Glen Coe. As it unfolds underfoot, it's an ever-changing vista of heather and oakwood, of lochside and riverside - but also a journey through the whole life and history of Celtic Scotland.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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fabulous book. really shows how it feels to walk the way. a marvellous book to look at in preparation and a great souvenir for afterwards!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Whether you are deciding whether to walk the west highland way or need a bound set of memories after you have walked it, this book has outstanding photographs and plenty of them.
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Having walked the Great Glen Way last year, the West Highland Way is next on my to-do list and this book has really got me excited. I'm a sucker for good scenic photography of the Highlands, and this book really hits the spot.
If you're looking for a walking guide, this isn't for you. But if you've read all the guides, this provides the views, as well as some really interesting detail about the history and geology of the area.
I only hope that when I do get to do the walk I get to experience the beautiful sunny days shown in the photos. Although I'm guessing it must have taken the author numerous trips to see this much blue sky in Scotland!
If you're looking for a walking guide, this isn't for you. But if you've read all the guides, this provides the views, as well as some really interesting detail about the history and geology of the area.
I only hope that when I do get to do the walk I get to experience the beautiful sunny days shown in the photos. Although I'm guessing it must have taken the author numerous trips to see this much blue sky in Scotland!
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