The
wildest of the southern Hebrides, the walking on Jura is frequently
rugged, with many routes crossing remote and often pathless terrain that
calls for fitness, self-reliance and navigational competence. The
routes on the other islands are somewhat easier, but should still not be
underestimated.
In addition to clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 OS
mapping, the guide offers practical advice on the various options for
getting to the islands, accommodation and amenities. There are
suggestions for linking walks and notes on the islands' bothies and
wild-camping recommendations, making it easy to devise longer day walks
or multi-day itineraries. Also included are fascinating overviews of the
islands' rich history, geology, plants and wildlife. Beautiful colour
photography completes the package.
The routes showcase the islands' magnificent scenery, which is as
diverse as it is beautiful, ranging from wild moorland to flower-strewn
machair and small pockets of native woodland. The coastline is arguably
the jewel in the crown, with geological wonders aplenty: sea-cliffs,
caves, stacks and arches, sand and shingle bays and the characteristic
Hebridean raised beaches. Abundant wildlife and birdlife is a further
highlight. These carefully chosen walks will inspire you to get out and
discover the magic of these captivating islands.
Jura
Walk 1 The Gulf of Corryvreckan
Walk 2 Road End to Glengarrisdale
Walk 3 The west coast walk
Day 1 Ardlussa or Kinuachdrachd to Glengarrisdale
Day 2 Glengarrisdale to Shian Bay
Day 3 Shian Bay to Cruib Lodge
Day 4 Cruib Lodge to Glenbatrick Bay
Day 5 Glenbatrick Bay to Feolin Ferry
Day 5A Glenbatrick Bay to the A846 via Glen Batrick
Walk 4 North Jura coast and glens
Walk 5 Tarbert to Cruib Lodge bothy
Walk 6 Glengarrisdale to Cruib across Jura’s northern hills
Walk 7 Ardlussa to Corpach Bay and Am Miadar
Walk 8 The Paps of Jura
Walk 9 Evans’ Walk to Glenbatrick Bay and return
Walk 10 Glas Bheinn and Dubh Bheinn
Scarba
Walk 11 Cruach Scarba
Islay
Walk 12 Rhuvaal and the north-west coast
Walk 13 An Cladach, McArthur’s Head and the Sound of Islay
Walk 14 An Cladach–Beinn Bheigier circuit
Walk 15 Beinn na Caillich and Beinn Bheigier from Ardtalla
Walk 16 The Oa peninsula
Walk 17 Sanaigmore to Kilchiaran
Walk 18 Ardnave Point
Colonsay
Walk 19 Around Oronsay
Walk 20 South Colonsay coast
Walk 21 Lower Kilchattan to Kiloran Bay
Walk 22 North Colonsay coast
Walk 23 Scalasaig to Kiloran Bay along the Old Road
