| The West Highland Way 2008 (West Highland Way) | 
 enlarge | Author: Jacquetta Megarry
Publisher: Rucksack Readers
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 93539
Media: Spiral-bound
Edition: 3rev ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.9
ISBN: 189848130X
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9781898481300
ASIN: 189848130X
Publication Date: December 13, 2007
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 Good for background info and planning, map not great October 10, 2008
This book has some great background on geology and history, and very useful planning information (such as what services are available where). Unfortunately the map lets it down - it is not very detailed and sometimes sacrifices accuracy for appearance - on several occasions we expected a campsite to come up a couple hours before it did because some landmark or campsite logo was a positioned a mile or two out. That said this is a small criticism, the map is only intended to be indicative - there is never any doubt about navigation as the Way is so well signposted. If I did it again I'd also buy a proper map to help with working out where you are and what time you'll arrive etc.
 When walking the Way, this book was my bible September 3, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
When walking the West Highland Way, this book was my bible. With its drop-down map, lots of information on history, geology and wildlife and masses of photos, it's all you need in one handy package. The waterproofpaper is a great idea. I've used my book twice in all weathers over 4 years,and it's still in good condition.Dont leave home with out it
up to date January 12, 2004
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Have recently done whw using this guide.
Book is tough enough to survive 8 days in rucksack.
Information is acurate and up to date, but would suggest new walkers check amount of up and down on each leg.
Some days are more strenuous than they appear from the guide.
Good in some ways. Bad in others August 13, 2003
6 out of 12 found this review helpful
While this book is pretty good for a basic map and gives a lot of information about certain things (luggage couriers, highly detailed [albeit mostly unnecessary] guide to the walking) it is woefully inadequate in other respects. For example there is very little to suggest any difference between Kinlochleven and Altna Feadh. On the map they are marked identically and there is no text on either. Kinlochleven is a relatively large town with multiple YHs, pubs, a chip shop etc. Altna Feadh is a car park.We went and ended up doing little sections here and there and for this the book was next to useless. If you stick rigidly to your plan and stop at places that are detailed in the book you will be fine. Having said that I have no idea what the other guidebooks are like.
Review of West Highland Way June 5, 2003
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I recently purchased a copy of the second edition West Highland Way to replace a loaned copy of the first edition. The first thing noticed is how much better the appearance of the second edition is. It has a hard wearing, glossy look and feel. (Although both editions are waterproof, the second looks as though it could stand a good soaking without coming to any harm).
Although many of the photographs from the first edition have been used again in the second, the overall layout and presentation feels more professional. The text has also been given a good overhaul and updated where appropriate, and even has limited information on the first stage of the Great Glen Way, should you feel inclined to continue walking from Fort William.
Possibly the biggest single change that will appeal to European purchasers is that all distances are now shown in miles AND kilometres.
There is now a lot more contact datails and web site addresses of other organisations who can help you plan and book your walk.
Overall, I thought it would be difficult to improve on the existing edition. The second however has manged to do just this.
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