Full Description
Guidebook to 25 coastal and mountain walks on the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna, suitable for a range of abilities. Explore this wild and rugged archipelago off Scotland's west coast, where volcanic peaks, dramatic cliffs and quiet shorelines offer some of the Hebrides' most rewarding walking. Highlights include the towering Cuillin of Rum, the pitchstone ridge of An Sgùrr on Eigg, Canna's spectacular sea cliffs and Muck's fascinating coastline.
The routes range from short rambles to longer treks, including a challenging three-day, 41km (25 mile) circuit around the coast of Rum. Walks vary from 3-41km (2-25 miles) and can be completed in 1 to 3 days, depending on the route. Many walks are circular, while others link key island features or viewpoints. The varied terrain includes rough mountain paths, moorland, open pasture and coastal tracks.
1:50,000 OS mapping included for each walk
Step-by-step descriptions with distance, ascent, time, difficulty and terrain
Includes transport, accommodation and trip-planning advice
Background information on geology, wildlife and local history
GPX files available to 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