Not the West Highland Way: A Mountain High Way : Mountain alternatives and backpacking ideas to link with the West Highland Way

Author: Turnbull, Ronald

Northern Scotland, Highlands & Islands

Published on 15 January 2025 by Cicerone Press in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 224 pages, 100+ photographs
171 x 118 x 14 | 262g

A guidebook to the best West Highland Way (WHW) diversions and extensions. For walkers with an affinity for hills, looking to leave the iconic trail in search of intrepid mountain alternatives and Munro-bagging detours.

Describes 14 different route options (mountain variants/side loops) between Milngavie and Fort William, ranging from 10-29km with ascent gain from 650-1600mAlso describes two 2-day backpacking trips (suitable for beginners) and extended deviationsSummarises three multi-day adventures beyond the WHW: Corrour to Dalwhinnie; Fort William to Inverie; Spean Bridge to Cluanie (or Cape Wrath)Invaluable information on access, mapping and mountain safety