Overview

Running Adventures Scotland by Ross Brannigan contains 25 inspirational and fun running routes, the majority of which are between 10 and 29 kilometres in length, exploring the best of the Highlands and the Lowlands. Running in Scotland is all about being immersed in the landscape - whether you're up high on a ridge, on a tranquil forest track or negotiating a technical descent - it all adds up to be an unforgettable experience. This book will open up adventures for you across Scotland - follow in the footsteps of runners on the route of the Pentland Skyline Race, enjoy an epic day out on the stunning Sgurr na Stri on Skye or tackle the iconic Ring of Steall. The runs are organised into five geographical areas; there is also a bonus section with three longer routes (ranging from 63 to 153 kilometres), for those looking to take their running to the next level on a longer or multi-day adventure. Each route includes all the information you need to help you plan your run, interesting background information about the local area, types of terrain covered, and refreshment recommendations, in addition to detailed directions, stunning photography and overview mapping. Downloadable GPX files of the routes are also available. There are also suggestions for other routes in the area, information on relevant conservation organisations as well as a quote from a local runner to add context to the route. Let Running Adventures Scotland take you on an unforgettable journey around the best of Scotland's stunning landscapes.

Full Product Details

Author:   Ross Brannigan
Publisher:   Vertebrate Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Vertebrate Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9781839810688

ISBN 10:   1839810688
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   05 May 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Acknowledgements How to use this book Fitness Environment and sustainability Camping and campervans Safety History, names and language Section 1: North West Highlands 01 Beinn Alligin (10km) 02 Quinag - three Corbetts (14km) 03 Suilven (20km) 04 Sgurr na Stri and Camasunary (23km) Section 2: Western Highlands 05 Glen Coe's Two Lairigs (14km) 06 Beinn a' Bheithir - the Ballachulish Horseshoe (16km) 07 Ring of Steall (17km) 08 South Glen Shiel Ridge - seven Munros in a day (27km) Section 3: Cairngorms 09 Morrone (11km) 10 Mayar, Driesh and Corrie Fee (15km) 11 Meall a' Bhuachaille (16km) 12 Cairngorm Plateau (20km) 13 Beinn a' Ghlo (22km) 14 White Mounth circuit (29km) Section 4: Southern Highlands 15 Ben Ledi (11km) 16 The Cobbler - Ben Arthur (11km) 17 Ben Lomond via the Ptarmigan Ridge (12km) 18 Ben Lawers (22km) Section 5: Central & Southern Scotland 19 Heart of the Ochils (12km) 20 Hart Fell Horseshoe (17km) 21 Pentland Skyline (23km) 22 Glen Rosa Horseshoe, Isle of Arran (26km) Section 6: Multi-day routes 23 Tranter's Round (63km) 24 Five bothies in the Cairngorms (64km) 25 West Highland Way - Scotland's classic trail (153km) Section 7: Appendix More like this Contacts

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Ross Brannigan is a runner, cyclist and environmentalist with a passion for adventures both wee and muckle in wild places; he often writes about his adventures on his blog. Having grown up in Scotland, Ross is passionate about the country's hills, glens, lochs, culture and wildlife. Over the years he has taken part in a number of classic Scottish hill races, including the Trotternish Ridge Race and the Ochil 2000s, as well as the Ring of Steall Skyrace. Possibly thanks to Covid, he is the current reigning champion of the Assynt Highland Games short course. Running Adventures Scotland is his first book. rossrunswild.com

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