Jarrold Pathfinder 7 - Fort William
ISBN: 0-7117-0571-2
Fort William and Glen Coe encompass one of the greatest areas of sea and mountain landscape in Scotland, backed by some of the biggest and most demanding peaks. But small can be beautiful too, and this guide seeks to give a selection of walks of all grades, to reward all interests.
The area covered in this guide is roughly an enlargement of the historical area known as Lochaber. This is Scotland's fjord land, a drowned coastland with long sea arms wending far inland, and the walks range from Fort William at sea level to Ben Nevis, the highest summit in Britain. One classic walk starts at the head of Glen Coe and circles the elongated peak of Buachaille Etive Beag by two historic passes, created by the movement of glaciers. Another route, through part of Rannoch Moor, an area the size of the Lake District, offers utter untamed wilderness. The whole area is steeped in history, and its story is well told at local museums and information centres such as at Ballachulish, Kinlochleven and Glencoe, all areas explored in this guide.
Fort William and Glen Coe encompass one of the greatest areas of sea and mountain landscape in Scotland, backed by some of the biggest and most demanding peaks. But small can be beautiful too, and this guide seeks to give a selection of walks of all grades, to reward all interests.
The area covered in this guide is roughly an enlargement of the historical area known as Lochaber. This is Scotland's fjord land, a drowned coastland with long sea arms wending far inland, and the walks range from Fort William at sea level to Ben Nevis, the highest summit in Britain. One classic walk starts at the head of Glen Coe and circles the elongated peak of Buachaille Etive Beag by two historic passes, created by the movement of glaciers. Another route, through part of Rannoch Moor, an area the size of the Lake District, offers utter untamed wilderness. The whole area is steeped in history, and its story is well told at local museums and information centres such as at Ballachulish, Kinlochleven and Glencoe, all areas explored in this guide.