Book description
A guide to the best walking on Scotland's remote Southern Hebrides -
Jura, Islay, Colonsay and Oronsay - featuring one classic 5-day
wilderness trek along the west coast of Jura and 11 day walks across the
islands, include a round of the iconic Paps of Jura, from bases such as
Port Askaig, Port Ellen and Scalasaig. Jura, Islay and Colonsay offer
some of wildest scenery in the British Isles - but the terrain is tough
and almost entirely pathless. This new guide opens up the area to the
experienced walker, describing many previously unpublished routes. The
west coast of Jura boasts outstanding geological features, stunning
beaches and abundant wildlife. Islay is lower-lying and more developed
but also has many kilometres of scenic coastline and is particularly
famous for its birdlife, its historical sites and, of course, its
distilleries. And Colonsay is a gem with a tranquil character all its
own, echoing much of the natural splendour of its neighbours. As well as
detailed descriptions of 12 walks across the three islands, this book is
packed with information about their natural and cultural histories, and
illustrated with OS maps and colour photographs. Peter Edwards grew up
in Sussex and nurtured a love of walking amid the hills of the South
Downs. He has undertaken numerous walking and cycling expeditions in
Europe and beyond and is drawn to wild and remote landscapes in
particular. He moved to Glasgow in 2006.
