The West Highland Way (Rucksack Readers) [Paperback]

The West Highland Way is the first and most famous of Scotland's long-distance walks. It begins on the outskirts of Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, then goes through Scotland's first national park, along the shores of its largest loch. Loch Lomond forms a water-bridge spanning the lowlands and the highlands, with unique geology and wildlife. After 95 miles of superb scenery, the Way ends in Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. This guide contains a full colour fold-down map showing the whole route, with summaries of distance, terrain and where to find food and drink. Offering a concise background on the walk and the local wildlife, it also has information about side-trips and mountains including Ben Lomond and Ben Nevis. There is planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane and a special section of notes for novices and checklists of equipment.

This fully waterproof format has been designed for walking in the Scottish climate. The mapping (scale 1: 100,000) was specially commissioned to show route and walker information, the transport and other information has been carefully researched and presented, and the book is lavishly illustrated with over 50 professional quality photographs.

Jacquetta Megarry is a professional author and publisher, whose career up to 1999 focused on education and training. As an enthusiastic walker she created the Rucksack Reader format in 2000.

From Part 1: The West Highland Way is the first and most famous of Scotland¹s long-distance routes. The Way begins in Milngavie near Glasgow, its largest city, then goes through Scotland¹s first proposed national park, along the shores of its largest loch. Loch Lomond forms a water-bridge spanning the lowlands and highlands, with unique geology and wildlife.