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ISOLATED MOUNTAIN WALKING

LOW-LEVEL WALKING

Alastair MacDonald Jackson spent two years visiting as many of Scotland’s west coast islands as possible. Here he showcases some of the greatest wonders of the west – and offers practical advice on how to see them

MULTI-DAY HIKE

■ Distance: 7¼ miles/11.8km ■Time: 3¾ hours ■ ...

From gnarly ridge traverses to relaxing strolls along silvery beaches, these island hikes lend themselves to the long days of Summer