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Walking the Corbetts
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- Book Synopsis
- Explore 112 Scottish Corbetts across some of Scotland's most rewarding and least-crowded mountain terrain, from the island summits of Goatfell on Arran and Beinn an Oir on Jura to the rugged Arrochar Alps, the sweeping Cairngorms and the remote hills of Badenoch. The Corbetts, Scotland's mountains between 2500 and 2999ft, are every bit as dramatic and satisfying as the Munros, and have the added appeal of often being clear when higher peaks are buried in cloud.Aimed at experienced hillwalkers with good navigation skills and a taste for wild, remote terrain, this trusted Cicerone guidebook by Brian Johnson gives you everything you need to walk the Scottish Corbetts south of the Great Glen with confidence. It combines clear route descriptions with 1:100,000 mapping and honest difficulty notes, helping you plan each outing thoroughly and navigate safely once you're on the hill.95 routes covering all 112 Scottish Corbetts south of the Great Glen, spanning the Southern Uplands, Arrochar Alps, Trossachs, Grampians and Cairngorms, with distances ranging from 5 to 41km to suit a variety of days outClear route descriptions with 1:100,000 mapping for every route, alongside detailed difficulty notes covering terrain, challenges, hazards and any scrambling or river crossings involvedHighlights include Merrick, The Cobbler, Goatfell, Morven and Ben Vrackie, alongside dozens of rarely climbed summits that reward the effort with outstanding solitude and viewsPractical information on maps, parking, local bases and facilities for each area, making it straightforward to plan a day in the Southern Uplands as easily as a remote Cairngorms ascentAn alphabetical list of all Corbetts covered in the volume, allowing summit-baggers to track their progress and plan future outings efficientlyTogether, the route descriptions, mapping, difficulty notes, and navigation advice provide a thorough, reliable companion for walking the Corbetts across Scotland's most varied mountain landscapes. Tackle 112 Scottish summits with the knowledge, confidence and inspiration to make every ascent one to remember.Walking the Corbetts Vol 1 South of the Great Glen is one half of a two-volume set - pair it with Walking the Corbetts Vol 2 North of the Great Glen for complete coverage of all 222 Scottish Corbetts.
- About The Author
- After taking early retirement from his career as a physics and sports teacher, Brian Johnson found time for three thru'-hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2700-mile round-Britain walk, six hikes across the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, a hike along the Via de la Plata from Seville to Santiago, and a single summer compleation of the Munros (Scotland's 3000ft mountains), as well as climbing all the Corbetts (Scotland's 2500-3000ft mountains) and the Grahams (Scotland's 2000-2500ft mountains). He completed a 2200-mile cycle tour of Spain and France and multi-week canoe tours in Sweden, France, Spain and Portugal. In his younger days, Brian's main sport was orienteering. He competed at a high level and coached both Bishop Wordsworth's School and South-West Junior Orienteering squads. He also surveyed and drew many orienteering maps. He walked and climbed extensively in Britain, the Alps, the Pyrenees and California, often leading school groups. As a fanatical sportsman and games player, Brian competed to a high standard at cricket, hockey, bridge and chess. His crowning achievement was winning the 1995/96 World Amateur Chess Championships. Brian hiked under the trail name of Ancient Brit. Sadly, Brian passed away in 2021.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781852846527
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (06 August 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 352
- Weight
- 412 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 121 x 14.8 mm
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