Isle of Skye Trek
Walking Holidays Scotland
Accommodation Bespoke Highland Tours, Scotland Baggage Transfer

Self-Led Hiking in the Scottish Highlands

views from Bella Jane to Cullins After two years of excellent reports from our customers, we are delighted to offer this exhilarating and unique trek through the magical Isle of Skye.

The route is truly spectacular, including some coastal walking, trekking through the famous Cuillin mountains, and finally traversing the Quiraing before descending to Duntulm Castle on the far north of Skye, with stunning views to the Outer Hebrides.

Though the distances are not great and the height gain moderate on most sections, this trek is only suitable for experienced walkers with good map and compass reading abilities, as the trek is not waymarked and the trails indistinct at times.

This trek is offered with daily baggage transfers included, so that walkers can comfortably complete the route and enjoy the solitude and magnificent scenery, knowing that their baggage awaits them at the next stop, especially important if the weather is changeable.

This trek can be shortened to 4-7 days if required, starting further north in the island. En suite accommodation throughout, subject to availability.

Skye Scotland map

9 DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive at Armadale, Isle of Skye, met at ferry point to be taken to the first accommodation.
Day 2: You start on the very tip of Skye ascend over low hills to the coastline.
12m/19 km, height gain 350m.
Highlights: views of the Cuillins, coastal walking.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Day 3: Rugged walking as you continue along the coastline.
9.5m/15km, 140 m.
Highlights: ruined castle, remote village.
Day 4: Easier walking, along the coastline.
9.5m/15 km, 140m.
Highlights: waterfalls, spectacular views, abandoned crofting village.
Loch Coruisk, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Loch Coruisk
Day 5: A dramatic walk as you traverse the magnificent Cuillin themselves. Optional wildlife (minke whales, seals, seabirds) cruise on mv Bella Jane to inaccessible Loch Coruisk in the Cuillin and then walk from there through Glen Sligachan.
9.5m/15 km, 650m.
Highlights: Spectacular mountain scenery, Sligachan Hotel.
Black Cuillin, Skye
Photo © 2000 Kathy Tarantola, Boston
Day 6: An easy walk on the other side of Skye, to Portree, the picturesque capital of Skye.
11.5m/18 km, 120m.
Highlights: coastal walk, views of the Isle of Raasay, Portree.
Day 7: Yet another easier day as you climb towards the heart of Skye and the Old Man of Storr.
7.5m/12 km, 560m. Some walking by cliffs on this section.
Highlights: cliff walking, glorious views
Loch Leathan, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Photo © 2000 Kathy Tarantola, Boston
Day 8: You are taken to the start of the famous Quiraing for a spectacular walk traversing part of the Trotternish ridge and descend down to Duntulm Castle. Your hotel accommodation directly overlooks the castle, the views here are truly stunning and present a fitting end to an extraordinary trek away from it all.
5.5m/9 km, 400m
Highlights: The Quiraing, stunning views from the coast at Duntulm Castle.
Day 9: Taxi to Uig/Portree for various return routes via Portree, Kyle of Lochalsh, Fort William, Inverness.
Duntulm, Isle of Skye, Scotland View towards Duntulm

Package includes:

Cost: £425/person, based on two persons sharing accommodation and baggage transfer costs.
Please note that we do not recommend this trek for solo walking (when walking in the hills it is always advisable to be in a group of at least 2 people in case of accidents).

Packed lunches: you should book them in advance. Prepayment for 6 packed lunches: £24.
Evening meals: available nearby in all cases.
Length of trek: This trek can be shortened by two days, missing out some sections, please enquire.

Transport to Skye on arrival: We can arrange transportation and tickets to and from the Isle of Skye, from your point of arrival in Scotland. We advise the West Highland Line from Glasgow/Edinburgh to Mallaig. You can return on a number of different routes, including via Inverness, using bus and train.

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