100 Classic Coastal Walks in Scotland

The essential guide to experiencing Scotland's truly dramatic, extensive, and ever-varying coastline on foot

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Compiled in a user-friendly format�with maps and illustrations throughout,�this guide provides a wealth of walking possibilities for anyone with an interest in outdoor pursuits,�with many suitable for children. Scotland and its islands encompass�more than�10,000 miles of coastline that�are as diverse and breathtaking�as the country's inland scenery. The 100 wildly varied�routes outlined here take in the quaint fishing ports, long sun-bleached strands, and vast golf links of the east coast; the grand Gothic cliffs, natural arches, and storm-tossed seastacks that comprise much of the fractured edge of the Atlantic; the kaleidoscopic wildflower carpet of the Western Isles machair; the remote, romantic castles and ancient clearance settlements of Skye; and myriad idyllic secluded beaches and breathtaking cliff-top vantage points. This unique guide covers the whole spectrum, from hour-long beach strolls to serious full-day hikes that require mountain gear and total commitment.