Great Mountain Days in Scotland : 50 classic hillwalking challenges

Take on 50 of Scotland's greatest mountain days, from the wild and remote Fisherfield Six and the soaring ridges of Liathach and Beinn Alligin in the Northwest Highlands to the Cairngorms 4000-ers, Skye's Trotternish Ridge, and the Rum Cuillin traverse in the islands. Spanning the full breadth of Scotland from Galloway to the Outer Hebrides, this handpicked collection features classic routes and unsung gems across some of the most dramatic mountain terrain in Europe. This large-format guide describes 50 long and challenging routes ranging from 20 to 46km (13–28 miles) and taking between 7 and 20 hours. Each route can be completed as a single big day or backpacked over two days, with many well-suited to winter conditions for those with the appropriate skills and experience. Navigate with confidence using adapted 1:100,000 OS mapping included for each route, along with guidance on recommended OS Explorer and Landranger sheets and Harvey maps. Practical information covers public transport, boat and bike access options, accommodation, camping, bothies, and sleeping out—making even the most remote routes accessible with proper preparation. Whether you run, walk, or backpack, these routes suit a range of ambitions. Highlights include the Lochaber Traverse, the Mamores, the Glen Coe Circuit, Ladhar Bheinn and Loch Hourn, and expeditions across the islands of Arran, Skye, Rum, Harris, and Lewis. Major seasonal variations are noted throughout, with winter conditions clearly flagged as more serious and demanding. Created to inspire a lifetime of Scottish mountain adventures, this is the definitive guide for anyone ready to push themselves further into the wild, remote, and magnificent landscape of the Scottish Highlands and islands.