Produced in association with the Ramblers, this walking guide covers the beautiful Isle of Skye & combines detailed route descriptions with information on the local history & wildlife. This famous corner of the Scottish Highlands & Islands is home to a spectacular variety of mountain landscapes & dramatic coastlines. There is also a wealth of fascinating places to explore: caves & sea stacks, headlands & arches, waterfalls & castles. The introduction gives information about the topography, geology & history of the area, & describes the flora & fauna inhabiting it. / The main section of the book comprises 30 walks, suitable for all abilities, from young children to experienced walkers. Each walk has a key illustrating principal features, such as level of difficulty & type of terrain, a route profile indicating altitude & distances, as well as a fact file summarising useful information, such as start & finish points, duration, safety advice & points of interest. / Illustrated with colour maps from the Ordnance Survey each walk is then described in detail with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. The text gives the history of the main landmarks along the way & information about the natural history of the area, & is accompanied by stunning colour photographs. NEW FOR 2010 / Overview map on inside front cover showing start points of the walks. / Walks are colour coded to indicated level of difficulty: green for the simpler walks, then amber for moderate walks, then red for the more challenging walks aimed at more experienced walkers. / Front cover flap contains the key to symbols used in the text & on the route maps. Ideal as a book mark during use.