Author: Edwards, Peter
Northern Scotland, Highlands & Islands
Published on 15 September 2025 by Cicerone Press in the United Kingdom.
Paperback | 192 pages, 100 colour photos and 30 OS map extracts
171 x 118 x 12 | 208g
Guidebook to 25 coastal and mountain walks on the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna, suitable for a range of abilities. Explore this wild and rugged archipelago off Scotland’s west coast, where volcanic peaks, dramatic cliffs and quiet shorelines offer some of the Hebrides’ most rewarding walking. Highlights include the towering Cuillin of Rum, the pitchstone ridge of An Sgùrr on Eigg, Canna’s spectacular sea cliffs and Muck’s fascinating coastline.
The routes range from short rambles to longer treks, including a challenging three-day, 41km (25 mile) circuit around the coast of Rum. Walks vary from 3–41km (2–25 miles) and can be completed in 1 to 3 days, depending on the route. Many walks are circular, while others link key island features or viewpoints. The varied terrain includes rough mountain paths, moorland, open pasture and coastal tracks.
1:50,000 OS mapping included for each walkStep-by-step descriptions with distance, ascent, time, difficulty and terrainIncludes transport, accommodation and trip-planning adviceBackground information on geology, wildlife and local historyGPX files available to download