Trailblazer Great Glen Way

Product Description

All-in-one, practical guide to walking the Great Glen Way long-distance footpath. The trail begins where the West Highland Way ends
- at Fort William
- & follows the Great Glen faultline to finish at Inverness after 79 miles (127km). The trail passes Loch Lochy, Loch Oich & Loch Ness & also follows the towpath of the Caledonian Canal. It's a relatively easy week-long walk amongst beautiful Highland scenery but there's a high level option between Fort Augustus & Drumnadrochit that gives even better mountain views. This 2nd edition has been re-walked & fully updated. What's inside:

Includes:: 38 detailed walking maps: the largest-scale maps available
- at just under 1:20, 000 (8cm or 31/8 inches to 1 mile) these are bigger than even the most detailed walking maps currently available in the shops. Unique mapping features
- walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers. With accommodation, pubs & restaurants in detailed guides to 15 towns & villages including Fort William & Inverness. Itineraries for all walkers
- whether hiking the entire route or sampling highlights on day walks or short breaks. Detailed public transport information
- Buses & trains for all access points. Practical information for all budgets. What to see; where to eat with reviews (cafes, teashops, pubs, restaurants, takeaways); where to stay with reviews (hostels, campsites, bunkhouses, B& Bs, hotels). Downloadable GPS waypoints also included. Written by Scottish hillwalker Jim Manthorpe.