The Highlands of Scotland are one of Britain's great wilderness areas, particularly in the Far North. Backpackers venturing into these remote lands get a true sense of being away from it, and this book gives a superb starting point for those wanting to explore this wonderful mountain region. A total of 30 multi-day backpacking routes are described, along rugged coastlines from the Shetland Islands to the Rough Bounds of Knoydart, and across mountain ridges from the northern tip of Skye to the great trench of Glen Affric. Most routes take just 2 or 3 days to complete, but for those wanting an even wilder experience a handful of longer routes are also included. Covers all the main mountain regions north of the Great Glen, as well as many magnificent coastal walks on the islands of Shetland, Orkney, the Outer Hebrides, Skye and Rum. Accommodation information provided, as well as details of good camp sites, bothies and hostels for use during the walk itself. This is the third volume of Cicerone's Backpacker's series, and follows Volume 1: Northern England and Volume 2: Wales, both also by Graham Uney.

Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION Background How to Use This Guide Getting Around and Accommodation Safety in the Hills Navigation Equipment Food Access and the Backpacker Flora and Fauna THE ROUTES Route 1 Shetland - Esha Ness Route 2 Shetland - Mainland South Route 3 Shetland - Yell Route 4 Orkney - Western Mainland Route 5 Lewis - Western Mountains Route 6 North Harris - Mountains and Moorlands Route 7 South Uist - the Wild Eastern Coast Route 8 Cape Wrath and Sandwood Bay Route 9 Ben Hope Route 10 Inverpolly Route 11 Assynt from Inchnadamph Route 12 The Munros of the Inverlael Forest Route 13 Fisherfield and Letterewe Route 14 The Applecross Peninsula Route 15 The Fannichs Traverse Route 16 Torridon from Shieldaig Route 17 Coulin Forest from Torridon Route 18 The Strath Carron Munros from Craig Route 19 The Head of Strathconon Route 20 The High Traverse of Glen Affric Route 21 Beinn Fhada and A'Glas Bheinn Route 22 The High Traverse of Glen Shiel Route 23 Shiel Bridge to Glenfinnan Route 24 The Mountains of Knoydart Route 25 Skye - the Black Cuillin Lochs and Bealachs Route 26 Skye - the Red Cuillin Route 27 Skye - the Trotternish Ridge Traverse Route 28 Exploring Raasay Route 29 Discovering Rum Route 30 Through the Cona Glen APPENDIX I Useful Contacts APPENDIX 2 Bibliography APPENDIX 3 Route Summary Table APPENDIX 4 Glossary