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Sutherland in the far northwest, the rolling granite massif of the
The Scottish Highlands are home to Britain’s most spectacular mountain scenery. The
Cairngorms in the east, the haunting beauty of the Ardnamurchan
stark hills, fearful crags, glorious glens and sparkling lochans make for a wide range
peninsula in the west and a select choice from the vast range of
of landscapes and have attracted generations of landscape lovers, hillwalkers and
stunning mountains in the central and southern Highlands.
mountaineers. This book is intended to help those who adore this landscape gain an
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insight into the geological forces that shaped it. The first half of the book tells the story of how the rocks were created and shaped by
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and glaciation.
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The second half of the book details 18 walks with a variety of geological features set
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among consistently fantastic views.
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the gross forces of plate tectonics, colliding continents, volcanoes, mountain building
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The 18 walks are widely spread, encompassing the isolated peaks of
technology writer. He is author of the Rock Trails series and other books including the widely
Scottish Highlands Paul Gannon
praised account of the birth of the electronic computer during the Second World War, Colossus: Bletchley Park’s Greatest Secret. He also organises walks for hillwalkers interested in finding out more about the geology and scenery of upland areas. (www.landscape-walks.co.uk) Also in this series: Rock Trails Snowdonia “… you’ll be surprised at how much you’ve missed over the years.” Colin Wells (Climb magazine) Rock Trails Lakeland “Others have dealt with the geology, but few have described it with such enthusiasm and clarity.”
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Bidean nam Bian (Glen Coe)
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