The Black Ridge: Amongst the Cuillin of Skye
Title | The Black Ridge: Amongst the Cuillin of Skye PDF eBook |
Author | Simon Ingram |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Pages | 697 |
Release | 2021-08-19 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0008226245 |
‘Will undoubtedly become a classic narrative of this scenically magnificent, legend-rich and geologically unique part of Scotland’ Cameron McNeish, The Herald Rising a kilometre out of the storm-scoured waters around Scotland’s Isle of Skye is a dark battlement of pinnacles and ridgelines: the Cuillin.
Between the Sunset and the Sea: A View of 16 British Mountains
Title | Between the Sunset and the Sea: A View of 16 British Mountains PDF eBook |
Author | Simon Ingram |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Pages | 524 |
Release | 2015-03-12 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0007547897 |
‘I watched the mirror for a last view, for now, of the frozen mountains of Glen Coe. As the road bent and the outline of Buachaille Etive Mor slid into sight, I did what I always did, and always would. I felt for that flutter of awe and that indefinable, unmistakable quickening of the pulse.’
Scotland's Mountain Ridges
Title | Scotland's Mountain Ridges PDF eBook |
Author | Dan Bailey |
Publisher | Cicerone Press Limited |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 2011-07-21 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1849654344 |
Guidebook to exploring Scotland’s finest mountain ridges through climbing, scrambling and winter mountaineering. With 47 routes across Lochaber, Cairngorms, the North and West Highlands, Skye, Rum, Arran and the Southern Highlands, this guide contains something for all levels of experience and ability, from mountain walkers to scramblers, climbers and mountaineers. The routes range from 3–26 miles (4–42km) in length and are graded from Moderate–Very Severe (climbs), 1–3 (scrambles) and I–III/3 (winter mountaineering). 1:50,000 OS mapping included for the approach to and descent off each ridge Clear route descriptions and topo diagrams of the ridge scrambles and climbs Includes classic routes on Ben Nevis, the Aonachs, Glen Coe, Coire an t-Sneachda, Torridon, the Cobbler, Ben Lui, Mitre Ridge, An Teallach Traverse and Cuillin Main Ridge Traverse Routes accessible from key bases including Fort William, Kyle of Lochalsh, Aviemore, Gairloch, Lochinver, Arrochar and Cranlarich Advice on difficulty, access, accommodation and wild camping, and seasonal notes on choosing the best conditions to tackle each route
The Black Cuillin
Title | The Black Cuillin PDF eBook |
Author | Calum Smith |
Publisher | Rymour Books |
Pages | 370 |
Release | 2020-07-15 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0954070445 |
The Black Cuillin is an exhilarating account of mountaineering in the Isle of Skye and the extraordinary folk who flocked to the 'British Alps'. Not simply a climbing compendium but a social history of the island, its mountains and it's people. ‘ …exhaustively knowledgeable and scintillatingly written… ’ JIM PERRIN 'A major work of research and history―not only of climbing but also of social developments and the significant personalities involved in events surrounding Skye and the Highlands over the last two centuries. A must read for anyone with an interest in the history of the island and Scotland'. DENNIS GRAY
Classic Rock
Title | Classic Rock PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 1978 |
Genre | Rock climbing |
ISBN | 9781898573111 |
'Classic Rock' is a celebration of Britain's best climbing. With its coverage of the easier climbs, it is accessible to everyone who has ever taken an interest in rock-climbing and an ideal primer for those about to commence the sport.
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Author | |
Publisher | Youguide International BV |
Pages | 101 |
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Great Mountain Days in Scotland
Title | Great Mountain Days in Scotland PDF eBook |
Author | Dan Bailey |
Publisher | Cicerone Press Limited |
Pages | 274 |
Release | 2014-01-31 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1849655006 |
A large-format guidebook describing 50 walks and scrambles across Scotland. From the Southern Uplands to the Outer Hebrides, a mix of classic routes and unsung gems are detailed in this guide for experienced walkers, suitable to be walked year-round. The routes range from 20-46km (13-28 miles) and can be enjoyed in 7-20 hours, either crammed into 1 day or backpacked over 2 days. Adapted 1:100,000 OS mapping for each route Routes include Cairngorms 4000-ers, Tyndrum’s five Corbett’s, Loch Tay traverse, Skye’s Trotternish Ridge, Glen Coe Circuit, the Mamores Many routes are suitable for fell running Boat and bike access options are given Information on public transport, accommodation and sleeping out options