40 Coast and Country Walks

Paul and Helen Webster

Wester Ross and Lochalsh are home to some of Europe’s finest coastal and mountain scenery. Stretching up the west coast of Scotland from the Glenelg peninsula, this region’s many highlights include picturesque villages such as Plockton, the rugged hills of Applecross and Torridon, the white sandy beaches around Gairloch and a vast inland area of little-visited rocky peaks, known to walkers as ‘the Great Wilderness’. To the north is the bustling ferry port of Ullapool and, beyond, the unique landscape of Coigach.

This guide features 40 shorter walks which find their way to the villages, woodlands, beaches and bays that make this region such a treasure.

96 pages / 105mm x 148mm

25 Walks from Source to Sea

K R Fergus

Best known for salmon fishing and whisky production, the restless River Spey is Scotland’s fastest, as well as second longest, river and passes through some of the Highland’s finest scenery as it weaves its way to the sea from its source in the shadow of the Monadhliath mountains. As well as mighty mountains and ancient forest, the Spey passes the popular settlements of Kingussie, Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey, Fochabers and Portgordon on its journey to the Moray Firth.

There is no better way to dicover the wildlife, architecture and history of the area of Scotland than to walk. Whatever your ability – walking at high or low level, following tough terrain or level paths – the 25 routes in this guide offer something for everyone.

160 pages / 105mm x 148mm

40 Coast and Country Walks

Paul and Helen Webster

The Isle of Skye (or An t-Eilean Sgitheanach in its native Gaelic tongue) occupies an almost mythical place in the minds of many Scots. Romantic castles, magnificent seascapes, the alpine peaks of the Cuillin Ridge and scattered white crofters’ cottages, the island has all these and more.

This book features 40 moderate walks on Skye and neighbouring Raasay that take in many celebrated classics but reveals hidden gems too. Written by Skye residents Paul and Helen Webster, these routes explore both the wild and gentler sides of this dramatic landscape.

96 pages / 105mm x 148mm

A Walkhighlands Guide

Paul and Helen Webster

The Munros are mountains in Scotland with a height of over 3000ft and take their name from the first list of such hills published in 1891 by Victorian mountaineer Sir Hugh Munro, 4th Baronet of Lindertis. Revised several times in the years since, most recently in 2012, the official list now features 282 peaks.

This guide is for anyone who wants to climb these mountains and aims to provide reliable routes and tips for ascending them safely. The Munros will ensure you reach parts of Scotland you might otherwise overlook, spend memorable evenings in pubs, bothies and wild camps, and have encounters with other walkers, locals and wildlife that enhance the adventure regardless of whether you get to the top of one Munro or all of them.

672 pages / 105mm x 148mm

40 Favourite Walks

Paul and Helen Webster

Loch Ness, with its legendary monster, is the most famous of all lochs. It holds more water than all the lakes of England and Wales combined and the countryside around it features an equally great variety of walks, with more waymarked trails and easy routes suitable for families than many other parts of the Highlands.

Further north lies the magnificent Glen Affric – Scotland’s most beautiful glen. This is a wonderful area of the Highlands for walkers, having the highest mountains north of the Great Glen but also some splendid lower-level and forest walks. To the east is the fertile Black Isle, packed with charming villages and some fine beaches, whilst further north still is Dingwall, a gateway to the spectacular Northern Highlands.

96 pages / 105mm x 148mm

40 Favourite Walks

Keith Fergus

With the historic town of Fort William at its heart, Lochaber boasts some of Scotland’s most celebrated mountains and glens, beautiful sea lochs and, on the craggy west coast, dazzling white sandy beaches. Ben Nevis may draw the crowds, but with countless miles of lower-level paths and tracks to explore there is far more than Britain’s highest mountain for walkers to enjoy in the region which lays claim to the title of ‘the Outdoor Capital of the UK’.

This guide features 40 varied walks that take in the very best of Lochaber. From the iconic Glencoe and Glen Nevis to the wild lands of Ardnamurchan and Moidart, there is something for everyone in this diverse selection of routes.

96 pages / 105mm x 148mm

40 Coast and Country Walks

James Carron

Scenery takes centre stage in Caithness and Sutherland right in the far north of Britain. There is something for everyone, with dramatic sea cliffs, expansive beaches of white sand, vast moorlands dotted with watery pools and amazing mountains rising steeply to provide a playground for walkers and climbers. Against this backdrop, the human story of ancient societies, Norse invaders and, more recently, the Highland Clearances has left its mark on the landscape to be discovered by modern-day visitors.

This guide features 40 shorter walks, many of which can be combined with visits to local attractions and craft studios. The chance to watch wildlife, explore castles or stroll on beautiful beaches along the way will appeal to all ages, and many of the walks are ideal for families.

96 pages / 105mm x 148mm

40 Town and Country Walks

Paul and Helen Webster

The Cairngorms are Britain’s largest National Park, a place where mountains rise in a wilderness of high plateaux, deep corries and empty glens.But the vast tracts of surviving Caledonian 
forest, sparkling lochs, heather moors and tumbling rivers also make it fantastic walking country for those who prefer a gentler pace.

This guide features 40 shorter walks – many ideal for families – stretching from the ancient region of Badenoch and the wildlife-packed upper reaches of the Spey Valley, through the outdoor hub of Aviemore to Grantown and Tomintoul, then over Ballater and Royal Deeside to Braemar.

96 pages / 105mm x 148mm

Follow our Highland Hospice mascot Bobby the Bee as he tries to raise money to help build the new Highland Hospice by running in the Inverness Half Marathon. In record time!

Inspired by a true event, this lovely children's story was written by Jim Blyth, a long time supporter of Highland Hospice and illustrations are by Tanja Russita.