Walking the Corbetts Vol 2 North of the Great Glen

Discover the wild grandeur and remote beauty of Scotland’s northern Highlands and islands with 90 unforgettable routes to 109 Corbetts, mountains between 2500 and 2999ft, north of the Great Glen. From the dramatic ridges of Knoydart and the sweeping moorlands of Fisherfield to the rugged seascapes of Skye, Mull, Rum and Harris, these routes invite you to explore some of Scotland’s most spectacular and lesser-visited peaks. Ideal for experienced walkers seeking challenge and adventure, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook features routes ranging from 7 to 41km (4–25 miles), each demanding good fitness, sound navigation skills, and confidence in remote, mountainous terrain. Tackle straightforward ascents, thrilling scrambles, and river crossings as you journey through the wild heart of the Highlands, discovering steep, shapely summits and panoramic seaboard views along the way. Experience the best of the Corbetts north of the Great Glen, including the iconic peaks of Knoydart, Applecross, Torridon, Strathcarron and the Hebridean islands of Skye, Mull, Rum and Harris, with routes designed for the most interesting and rewarding ascents, not just the shortest path to the top. Enjoy walking in every season, with spring, especially April and May, offering the clearest skies and sunniest weather, and the solitude of these hills ensuring a memorable adventure any time of year. Choose from 90 diverse routes, each with clear, detailed description and custom 1:100,000 mapping, alongside practical information on navigation, maps, parking, local bases, facilities, and ferry services to the islands and remote peninsulas. Discover the unique landscape and history of Scotland’s Corbetts: climb the rough ridges of Garbh Bheinn, enjoy the seaward panoramas from Beinn Resipol, traverse the long undulating crest of Streap, and savour the sense of isolation on the peaks of Ardgour, Moidart, and the magical Western Isles. Routes include difficulty notes detailing terrain, challenges and hazards, ensuring you are prepared for river crossings, pathless ground, and the occasionally daunting conditions these hills can present, especially in bad weather. Plan your adventures with ease thanks to an alphabetical list of the Corbetts, comprehensive route notes, and guidance on access routes to key bothies for extended explorations. Also available: Walking the Corbetts Vol 1 – South of the Great Glen, covering the Corbetts of the southern Highlands. Set out to explore the Corbetts north of the Great Glen, where dramatic summits rise above wild lochs, ancient landscapes stretch to the horizon, and solitude is a companion on every ridge. With the definitive Cicerone guidebook, discover Scotland’s finest mountains beyond the Munros, and experience the wild, untamed spirit of the Highlands and islands at your own pace, in any season.

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