Walking on Uist and Barra (Paperback)

Langue : anglais

Edité par Cicerone Press, Kendal, 2023

1786311445 / 9781786311443

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Paperback. Discover the wild beauty and ancient heritage of Scotlands Outer Hebrides with 40 unforgettable walks across the islands of Berneray, North Uist, Grimsay, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra, Vatersay and Mingulay. From sweeping white beaches and rugged cliffs to moorland lochs and dramatic hills, these varied routes showcase the unique landscapes and rich wildlife of Uist, Barra, and their neighbouring isles.Ideal for both seasoned explorers and first-time visitors, this definitive Cicerone guidebook features 40 day walks ranging from 3 to 17km (211 miles), each taking 18 hours to complete. Choose from gentle rambles beside the Atlantic machair, challenging hill hikes over ancient Lewisian gneiss, and coastal journeys along cliffs, stacks and natural arches. With every route, discover the islands extraordinary geology, remarkable biodiversity, and a landscape interwoven with thousands of years of human history.Experience the best of the Uists and Barra, with walks exploring beaches, cliffs, moorland and mountains, and passing archaeological sites including chambered cairns, standing stones, duns and Iron Age wheelhouses.Enjoy walking in every season, from the dazzling machair wildflowers of South Uist in June to the ever-changing Atlantic weather on Barras beaches, the islands raw natural elements and shifting light make for a dramatic backdrop year-round.Choose from 40 diverse walks, each with a 1:50,000 OS map extract, route summary, and practical details, explore the standing stones of North Uist, the cliffs of Mingulay, the ancient causeways of Benbecula, and the rolling dunes of Berneray, with clear guidance on navigation, travel, and local facilities.Discover the regions rich natural and cultural tapestry: walk among the chambered cairns of South Uist, spot golden eagles over the hills of Eriskay, and learn about ancient Lewisian gneiss on Barra; each route is enhanced with insights into local Gaelic place names, history, flora and fauna, from corncrakes in the meadows to otters on remote loch shores.Walks range from accessible coastal circuits such as Vatersays beaches to more strenuous, pathless hill walks across the moorland of North Uist or the rugged heights of Heaval on Barra, catering for every ability and experience level.Plan your trip with ease thanks to detailed notes on travel, including the unique tidal beach airport at Barra, ferries linking Eriskay and Berneray, local bus routes connecting the Uists, and accommodation options from thatched blackhouse hostels on Benbecula to guesthouses and campsites across the islands.Set out to explore Uist and Barra, where sea and land intertwine in a landscape shaped by Atlantic weather and centuries of history. With this Cicerone guidebook, discover ancient cairns on South Uist, the lochs of North Uist, Barras dramatic cliffs and beaches, and the islands rich wildlife and welcoming Hebridean spirit, all at your own pace, in any season. A guidebook to walking on the Uists and Barra, in the Outer Hebrides - with 40 graded day walks on Berneray, North Uist, Grimsay, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra, Vatersay and Mingulay. Routes range from easy beach walks to mountainous excursions and explore rugged hills, awesome sea cliffs, moorland and lochs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Titre
Walking on Uist and Barra (Paperback)
Auteur
Mike Townsend
Éditeur
Cicerone Press, Kendal
Année de publication
2023
État de l'article
new
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1786311445
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781786311443

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