Islay, Jura and Colonsay make up the most southerly Hebridean island group and are famed for their outstanding wildlife, glorious sandy beaches, fascinating historical treasures, rugged hills and dramatic coastlines, and - on Jura, but especially on Islay - legendary distilleries which produce distinctively peaty whisky.

This book aims to help you get the most from your visit to these islands. Most of the 40 walks are a half day or shorter, with many suitable for families, but there are also a few more challenging hillwalks for those who can’t resist the allure of reaching an island summit.