Full Description
Guidebook to Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna with 25 coastal and mountain routes ranging from short rambles to an epic three-day, 25-mile (41km) round of the coast of Rum.
The wild, rugged and beautiful islands of the Small Isles archipelago lie scattered off mainland Scotland's Atlantic coast. From Rum's towering volcanic Cuillin hills and the pitchstone crest of An Sgùrr on the Isle of Eigg to Canna's awe-inspiring cliffs and Muck's fascinating coastline, explore the hidden gems of the Hebrides with his essential guidebook for adventurous walkers of a range of abilities.
25 detailed routes from 2-25 miles (3-41km) with OS 1:50,000 mapping, step-by-step descriptions, information on distance, ascent, time, difficulty and terrain
Practical advice on trip planning, including transport, accommodation, amenities and suggested kit
Fascinating background information on each island's geology, history and wildlife
GPX routes available for download
Contents
Overview map
Introduction
When to go
Getting to the Small Isles
Maps, route finding and access
Safety and emergencies
What to take
Using this guide
Rum
Introduction
Walk 1 A round of the Rum Cuillin
Walk 2 The Dibidil Horseshoe
Walk 3 Around the coast of Rum
Walk 4 Kinloch to Guirdil
Walk 5 The Guirdil Horseshoe
Walk 6 Around Rum's western hills
Walk 7 Kinloch to Kilmory Bay or Harris
Eigg
Introduction
Walk 8 An Sgùrr and Grulin
Walk 9 Around the coast and cliffs of north Eigg
Canna
Introduction
Walk 10 Around the coast of Canna
Walk 11 Around Sanday
Muck
Introduction
Walk 12 Around the coast of Muck
Coll
Introduction
Walk 13 Coll's western tip
Walk 14 Ben Hogh and the Breachacha castles
Tiree
Introduction
Walk 15 Tiree's east coast
Walk 16 Tiree's west coast and three highest points
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Accommodation
Appendix C Further reading
