JOHN MUIR WAY | Rucksack Readers hiking guide

hiking guide

The John Muir Way crosses Scotland from Helensburgh on the Clyde to Dunbar on the North Sea.
The route is 134 miles/215 km and is described by guidebook authors Bardwell and Megarry in 5 sections for cyclists, 10 for walkers. They give details of the route with refreshment stops, side-trips and places of interest. There is concise background on John Muir's life, the canal heritage and wildlife and over 90 colour photographs, all on rainproof paper. The sheet map is at scale 1:75,000 and was commissioned by Scottish Natural Heritage. It is arranged in 5 handy panels and folds down to 215x140 mm, printed on rainproof paper. The bundle is presented in an attractive clear PVC slipcase.

• background on John Muir’s life, the canal heritage and wildlife
• detailed description of the route from west to east
• summary of each section showing distance, terrain and food/drink stops
• details of visitor attractions and side-trips
• planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane
• detailed mapping of the John Muir Way on 20 pages at 1:75,000
• in full colour, with 100 photographs
• further route options, diversions and an unofficial shortcut
• rainproof paper throughout.