This guidebook describes The Skye Trail, a challenging week-long trek across the largest island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides, the Isle of Skye. From Rubha Hunish in the north, the Skye Trail heads along the Trotternish Ridge and past the Cuillin to Broadford in the south. Suitable for experienced backpackers and mountain walkers
Cicerone says:
This guidebook describes the challenging 80-mile (128km) Skye Trail, a week-long trek across the magical Isle of Skye, the largest island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides. As yet unwaymarked, the route demands navigational skill, fitness and self-reliance and is therefore suitable for experienced backpackers and mountain walkers.
The trail is presented in 7 stages of between 7¼ (11.5km) and 17¾ miles (28.5km), plus an alternative stage to include an ascent of Bla Bheinn. Alongside detailed route description, 1:50,000 OS mapping and stunning photography, the guide provides a wealth of information about Skye’s rich history, culture, literature, geology, wildlife and plants, as well as practical advice such as when to go, what to take and where to stay. Blending information with inspiration, the result is an ideal companion to trekking this magnificent route.
From the headland of Rubha Hunish, through Portree to Broadford, the Skye Trail provides the walker with a tour of Skye's most iconic landforms - including the Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr and the Cuillin - as well as of its turbulent history, from Iron Age forts to the ruins of Clearance villages. Whether making use of island hospitality or opting for the freedom of a tent, completing the continuous route represents a real challenge and a fitting match for the epic landscapes found on Skye
For nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers.
We have used them countless times and they've always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too.
If you're a gram counter you can easily remove sections of the book to take with you making your own ultra-lightweight guidebook with only the essential sections that you require.
spring and summer are likely to be the best months for walking on Skye, with early May being popular to avoid the midges; longer daylight hours also make it possible to cover large distances
Centres
begins at Rubha Hunish at the northern end of Skye; passes through the island capital - Portree - after three days; finishes at the large village of Broadford
Difficulty
a week-long route for experienced backpackers; self-reliance, fitness and good navigational skills will all be called upon
Must See
the stunning headland at Rubha Hunish, the Trotternish Ridge, the spectacular rock scenery of the Quiraing and the Old Man of Storr, picturesque Portree, walking in the shadow of the mighty Cuillin, the abandoned village of Boreraig
Edition: Second
Number of pages: 112
Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 0.7cm
Weighs 150g
Contents Introduction Early history The MacDonalds and the MacLeods Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald The Highland Clearances The crofters’ struggle Skye today The Cuillin pioneers Geology Wildlife and plants Culture, music and language Preparation and planning When to go Travel Money and communications Accommodation What to take Navigation and maps Access Weather Midges and ticks Safety and emergencies Using this guide The Skye Trail Stage 1 Rubha Hunish to Flodigarry Stage 2 Flodigarry to the Storr Stage 3 Storr to Portree via the coastline Stage 4 Portree to Sligachan Stage 5 Sligachan to Elgol Stage 6 Elgol to Torrin Stage 6B Bla Bheinn alternative – Camasunary to Torrin Stage 7 Torrin to Broadford
Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Glossary of Gaelic words Appendix E Further reading
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