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NEIST POINT ON SKYE
Hikes in Scotland and beyond, SKYE, THE HEBRIDES

NEIST POINT ON SKYE

This is a tremendous area of 300m cliffs, wild ocean and a good concrete track which took us out to … Continue reading NEIST POINT ON SKYE

A Walk Beyond Camasunary Bay, Skye
Hikes in Scotland and beyond, SKYE, THE HEBRIDES

A Walk Beyond Camasunary Bay, Skye

With a glorious day on the cards in late June, the plan was to hike more of the South Glenshiel … Continue reading A Walk Beyond Camasunary Bay, Skye

MACLEOD’S TABLES WALK,  SKYE
Hikes in Scotland and beyond, SKYE

MACLEOD’S TABLES WALK, SKYE

Known by its Gaelic name Healabhal Mor, this is one of two ‘Tables’ above Dunvegan on Skye, flat topped and … Continue reading MACLEOD’S TABLES WALK, SKYE

BEN TIANAVAIG, SKYE
Hikes in Scotland and beyond, SKYE

BEN TIANAVAIG, SKYE

This prominent , dramatic hill provides one of the classic views of the spectacular Trotternish coast when driving towards Sligachan … Continue reading BEN TIANAVAIG, SKYE

Great Skye Walks –  Rubh’ an Dunan
ANCIENT SITES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, SKYE

Great Skye Walks – Rubh’ an Dunan

Translating as the Headland of the Fort, this fantastic coastal walk gives incredible views of the Black Cuillin as well … Continue reading Great Skye Walks – Rubh’ an Dunan

A Trotternish Hike  – The Storr
Hikes in Scotland and beyond, SKYE

A Trotternish Hike – The Storr

Most people climb up to the Old Man of Storr pinnacle, but the summit of The Storr feels miles away … Continue reading A Trotternish Hike – The Storr

A WALK UP BRUACH NA FRITHE (SKYE CUILLIN)
CLIMBING THE MUNROS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, SKYE

A WALK UP BRUACH NA FRITHE (SKYE CUILLIN)

One of the easier of Skye’s famous Black Cuillin peaks.Suitable for ordinary hillwalkers , posing no difficulties, but transporting you … Continue reading A WALK UP BRUACH NA FRITHE (SKYE CUILLIN)

Hikes on Skye: Oronsay Island
Hikes in Scotland and beyond, SKYE, THE HEBRIDES

Hikes on Skye: Oronsay Island

This is a stunning easy walk of around 5km total , to a tiny tidal island in Loch Bracadale. It … Continue reading Hikes on Skye: Oronsay Island

OVER THE SEA TO SKYE: THE KYLERHEA FERRY ROUTE
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OVER THE SEA TO SKYE: THE KYLERHEA FERRY ROUTE

How to get to Skye? See the best sights? Even travel the traditional way – by boat. If you really … Continue reading OVER THE SEA TO SKYE: THE KYLERHEA FERRY ROUTE

MY NO 2 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE
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MY NO 2 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

How to travel to Skye? See the best views? This is my 2nd favourite route. It starts from Glasgow via … Continue reading MY NO 2 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

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