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©Ronald Turnbull 2001, 2007

Second edition 2007

Reprinted 2011, 2015 and 2019 (with updates)

ISBN-13: 9781849658775

First edition 2001

Reprinted 2004

ISBN-13: 9781852843427

Printed by KHL Printing, Singapore.

A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

DEDICATION

To the man in Ruigh-Aiteachain bothy who asked: ‘But what happens if it rains?’ I’d walked a long way that day, and it didn’t come out very lucidly. But the answer’s disarmingly simple, and he’ll find it in Chapter 5.

SAFETY NOTE

A survival bag or bivvybag, carried as an emergency shelter, is a valuable safety aid. However, when the bivvybag is used in place of a tent on trips through wild country, the margin of safety is reduced. This practice is only recommended to those with hillwalking experience, who understand the use of map and compass and how bad the weather could get. The normal precaution of leaving a timed route-plan with a responsible person is even more important for bivvybag walkers.

UPDATES TO THIS GUIDE

While every effort is made by our authors to ensure the accuracy of guidebooks as they go to print, changes can occur during the lifetime of an edition. Any updates that we know of for this guide will be on the Cicerone website (www.cicerone.co.uk/561/updates), so please check before planning your trip. We also advise that you check information about such things as transport, accommodation and shops locally. Even rights of way can be altered over time. We are always grateful for information about any discrepancies between a guidebook and the facts on the ground, sent by email to updates@cicerone.co.uk or by post to Cicerone, Juniper House, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal LA9 7RL.

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Front cover: Ronald Turnbull at dawn, Snowdon summit (photo: Glyn Jones)