Jacquetta Megarry is a professional author who turned publisher in 2000 when she created the Rucksack Reader format to meet the needs of long-distance walkers. The West Highland Way was her first long-distance walk and it remains her favourite among Scottish walks. She has completed it end-to-end several times and revisits parts of it repeatedly.
This [5th edition] differs from earlier Rucksack Readers we’ve seen
in being rather slimmer and with the spiral binding down the side
rather than across the top. In our view both these changes make it
even more usable. … The walk is broken down into seven sections,
each with detailed large scale mapping commissioned specifically
for the book and clear, detailed route instructions. The result is
a book that gives the walker everything they need in one place and
at their fingertips. Combine the quality of the content with
beautiful presentation and good colour photography throughout and
the end result is a book that’s a pleasure to use – or just to
browse – and an essential companion for anyone wanting to tackle
the West Highland Way.
*Undiscovered Scotland*
This was my choice to take with me on my recent walk … I had also
read the Official Guide but left that at home. The Rucksack Reader
was just great to keep in the front pocket of my rucksack and I
could sit at the lunch-break reading the section for the day to
make sure I wasn’t missing anything.
*Amazon.co.uk review*
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 waterproof paper is a great idea. I’ve used my book
twice in all weathers (in 2003 and 2007), and it’s still in good
condition. Don’t leave home without it.
*Amazon.co.uk review*
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