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Not the West Highland Way by Ronald Turnbull

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5.0

I really enjoyed this book, it is informative, humourous and offers some fantastic advice for alternative routes along the WHW. I didn't know much about the WHW, but with this book and some OS maps I was able to really explore the beautiful hills and peaks of the highlands of Scotland. To walk the West Highland way using just the main route would be a little bit like being a kid in a candy store for me - beautiful hills all around, but you just look up at them.

The advice for Ben Nevis at the end of the book was really valuable, and I took Ronald's advice and completed the CMD Arete route of Ben Nevis and it was... an astoundingly epic journey! I'm so glad I had the expert knowledge in this book on hand to guide me through the WHW, it really made my trip a very special one. Some of the routes suggested by Ronald are quiet, remote, and very high. You'll be amazed at the views.
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