Walking on Jura, Islay and Colonsay presents a selection of 23 walking routes on the wild and beautiful southern islands of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, with nine walks on Jura, one on neighbouring Scarba, seven on Islay and five on Colonsay, plus a spectacular 5-day trek along Jura’s dramatic west coast.
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.
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