The Munros
Author | : RAB. PRENTICE ANDERSON (TOM.) |
Publisher | : Hillwalkers' Guides |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2021-02-10 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781907233388 |
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Author | : RAB. PRENTICE ANDERSON (TOM.) |
Publisher | : Hillwalkers' Guides |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2021-02-10 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781907233388 |
Author | : Andrew Dempster |
Publisher | : Luath Press Ltd |
Total Pages | : 291 |
Release | : 2021-09-30 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1910022985 |
The mountains provide the spiritual nourishment so essential to a truer understanding of the hills and, ultimately, ourselves. Munro bagging is a headily addictive pursuit, with the holy-grail of 'compleation' the ultimate aim, currently achieved by around 7,000 Munroists. It all began in 1891 when Sir Hugh Munro's Tables of 3,000-foot Scottish mountains appeared in The Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal. Since then, this innocent compilation of hills has become a hallowed hit-list. Andrew Dempster traces the meandering course of this cult activity, which has gone from trickle to torrent in the space of a century. From early map-makers to current record-breakers, from the why and the wry to wildness and well-being, The Munros: A History explores the compulsions and philosophies underpinning the Munro phenomenon.
Author | : Paul Webster |
Publisher | : Pocket Mountains |
Total Pages | : 672 |
Release | : 2012-12-01 |
Genre | : Hiking |
ISBN | : 9781907025273 |
This guide is for anyone who wants to climb the Munros, the 282 Scottish peaks over 3000ft.
Author | : Cameron McNeish |
Publisher | : Lomond |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2006-09-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781842040829 |
The Munros consist of 277 Scottish mountains over 3000 feet in height. They are enjoying unprecedented popularity as hikers and vacationers flock to the area to enjoy the magnificent scenery. It has been estimated that most good weekends, even in the winter, attract close to 50,000 visitors. Cameron McNeish, editor of The Great Outdoors magazine, provides an essential reference for readers either planning a trip to the region or wishing to relive the adventures they enjoyed there.
Author | : Alice Munro |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2012-11-13 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0307961044 |
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE© IN LITERATURE 2013 A New York Times Notable Book A Washington Post Notable Work of Fiction A Best Book of the Year: The Atlantic, NPR, San Francisco Chronicle, Vogue, AV Club In story after story in this brilliant new collection, Alice Munro pinpoints the moment a person is forever altered by a chance encounter, an action not taken, or a simple twist of fate. Her characters are flawed and fully human: a soldier returning from war and avoiding his fiancée, a wealthy woman deciding whether to confront a blackmailer, an adulterous mother and her neglected children, a guilt-ridden father, a young teacher jilted by her employer. Illumined by Munro’s unflinching insight, these lives draw us in with their quiet depth and surprise us with unexpected turns. And while most are set in her signature territory around Lake Huron, some strike even closer to home: an astonishing suite of four autobiographical tales offers an unprecedented glimpse into Munro’s own childhood. Exalted by her clarity of vision and her unparalleled gift for storytelling, Dear Life shows how strange, perilous, and extraordinary ordinary life can be.
Author | : ANDREW. DEMPSTER |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2021-09-15 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781910022580 |
Author | : Chris Townsend |
Publisher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2013-05-24 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1780578237 |
When Chris Townsend reached the summit of Ben Hope in Sutherland, he walked his way into the record books. After 118 days in which he had covered more than 1,700 miles and climber over 575,000 feet, he had completed the first single continuous journey of all 277 Munros and 240 Tops in the Scottish Highlands.This is the story of that remarkable walk from the start on Ben More on the Isle of Mull through to the finish, the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest 18 times. For the author, the real enjoyment of the walk was not in counting up the summits or the miles but in spending week after week in the hills and living in the wilds. In THE MUNROS AND TOPS, Chris Townsend recalls the joys of observing the birds and animals, the trees and flowers, the changing shapes of the hills and the play of light on their slopes. He writes about the complexities of route-finding and the challenge of rugged terrain and of coping with often atrocious weather conditions. Illustrated with photographs taken during the walk, this is a stirring account of a unique achievement.
Author | : Martin Moran |
Publisher | : Sandstone Press Ltd |
Total Pages | : 355 |
Release | : 2020-11-03 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1913207447 |
'The winter completion of the Munros in a single push was not only a tremendous team effort but also Martin and Joy's great love story. It was an amazing Odyssey and The Munros in Winter is a superb account.' Sir Chris BoningtonIn 1984 Martin Moran became the first person to conquer the Munros in a single winter journey. In this gripping narrative he recounts his legendary achievement.
Author | : Steve Kew |
Publisher | : Cicerone Press Limited |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 2022-07-15 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1783629215 |
Volume two of Walking the Munros, this guidebook describes 70 challenging and inspiring routes up Scotland's iconic 3000ft+ mountains within the Northern Highlands, the Cairngorms and the Isle of Skye. The routes, which range from 7 to 46km (with the option to reduce walking distance on some of the longer routes by cycling the approach), cover 143 Munro summits, offering half and full-day walk and scramble options. Clear and concise route descriptions are accompanied by 1:100K mapping, together with invaluable practical information on access, parking, accommodation and more. Also included are two handy indexes of the Munros - listed alphabetically and by height - a perfect resource for peak-baggers. This guide incorporates both popular and lesser-known routes, and celebrates the raw and rugged beauty of these majestic mountains.
Author | : Steve Kew |
Publisher | : Cicerone Press Limited |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2021-06-15 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1783628650 |
Half of a two-volume set describing challenging and inspiring routes to climb Scotland's 282 3000ft+ mountains, this guide covers the southern, central and western Highlands (south of the Great Glen), taking in stunning areas such as Glen Coe, Glen Shee, Lochaber and Mull. 69 demanding and inspiring routes are described, covering 139 Munro mountains. Including both popular and lesser-known routes, the guide is ideal both for Munro-baggers and those who simply love great mountain walking. This volume includes the iconic Ben Nevis, Buachaille Etive Mor and Aonach Eagach ridge as well as the Mamores, Grey Corries and Arrochar Alps. Volume 2 details the other 143 Munros, covering the northern Highlands, Cairngorms and Isle of Skye. The half-day and full-day walks and scrambles range from 7km to 48km (with the option to reduce walking distance on some of the longer routes by cycling the approach). Detailed route description and 1:100K mapping is accompanied by information on difficulty, mapping, parking, access and nearby accommodation. The guide also includes handy lists of the Munros, by height and alphabetically - perfect for peak-baggers - as well as useful details on Gaelic names.