ISBN: 9798170955978 - granite & wildflower trails: a hiker’s guide to the cairngorms, scotland (1 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Granite & Wildflower Trails: A Hiker's Guide to the Cairngorms, Scotland Discover the rugged beauty, quiet forests, dramatic mountains and hidden natural treasures of Scotland's spectacular Cairngorms. From ancient Scots pinewoods and peaceful lochs to windswept moorlands and magnificent granite peaks, the Cairngorms offer an unforgettable hiking experience for walkers who want to explore one of Britain's wildest and most beautiful landscapes. Granite & Wildflower Trails takes you beyond the idea of simply climbing mountains. It introduces the many different faces of the Cairngorms-from gentle woodland paths and lochside walks to challenging mountain routes and remote high-country adventures. Inside this guide, you'll discover: The distinctive landscapes and geology that shaped the CairngormsAncient pine forests and the wildlife that inhabits themLochs, rivers, glens and historic mountain passesWildflowers, heathlands and unique mountain vegetationThe character of the Cairngorm plateau and its dramatic peaksImportant considerations for navigating remote mountain terrainSeasonal changes from spring and summer to autumn and winterPractical preparation for different levels of hikingWeather awareness, navigation and essential safety principlesResponsible hiking and ways to protect this remarkable environment>Whether you are planning your first walk in the Cairngorms, returning for another mountain adventure, or simply dreaming of Scotland's wild Highland landscapes, this guide will help you appreciate the trails from a deeper perspective. The Cairngorms are more than a collection of mountains. They are a landscape of ancient forests, rushing rivers, hidden lochs, delicate wildflowers and enormous skies. Lace up your boots, follow the trail and discover the granite and wildflower landscapes of the Cairngorms.…