To many, the Isle of Skye needs no introduction. The mapping is accurate enough to use in an emergency but would only cover your route and nothing else. Join over 30,000 enthusiasts from around the world. 0% interest free finance now available. Paul has a lifelong passion for walking and exploring the outdoors. Join over 30,000 enthusiasts from around the world. Just sign into your account to access them. We have nearly 400 books covering many countries, and our collection is growing all the time. Having just finished writing a guidebook, Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse, for Cicerone Press, which required a lot of photos, I thought I’d write down a few thoughts based on the most frequent questions I am asked about my photography. Cicerone Guides: Walking the Isle of Skye Graded Walks and Scrambles throughout Skye, Including the Cuillin. More information... ContentsIntroduction History Geology Flora and fauna How to get there Facilities and accommodation Using this guide Access Safety Maps Paths Language1 Sleat and South-east Skye1.1 Gleann Meadhonach, Loch a’Ghlinne and Dalavil1.2 Point of Sleat1.3 Armadale1.4 Sgurr na Coinnich1.5 Beinn na Caillich1.6 Ben Aslak1.7 Kylerhea Glen Circuit1.8 Leitir Fura1.9 Kyle Rhea Trail2 StrathBroadford2.1 Broadford Coast Path (Irishman’s Point)North of Strath Suardal2.2 Coire Gorm Horseshoe2.3 Beinn na Cro2.4 Srath Mór and Srath BeagSouth of Strath Suardal2.5 Suisnish and BoreraigCuillin Outliers2.6 Bla Bheinn2.7 Sgurr nan Each2.8 Garbh-bheinn2.9 Belig2.10 Glas Bheinn Mhór2.11 South Ainort CircularThe Red Hills2.12 Marsco2.13 The Beinn Deargs2.14 Glamaig2.15 Glen SligachanStrathaird Peninsula2.16 Kilmarie to Camasunary2.17 Camasunary to Elgol2.18 Suidhe Biorach (Prince Charles’ Cave)2.19 Rubha na h-Easgainne2.20 Spar Cave3 MinginishThe Cuillin3.1 Sgurr nan Gillean3.2 Sgurr Beag and Sgurr na h-Uamha3.3 Coire a’Bhasteir Am Basteir3.4 Sgurr a’Bhasteir3.5 Fionn Choire, Bealach nan Lice and Sgurr a’Fionn Choire3.6 Bruach na Frithe3.7 Coire na Creiche3.8 Coire a’Ghreadaidh3.9 Sgurr Thuilm, Sgurr a’Mhadaidh and Sgurr a’Ghreadaidh3.10 Sgurr na Banachdich and Sgurr nan Gobhar3.11 Eas Mor and Coire na Banachdich3.12 Sgurr Dearg and Inaccessible Pinnacle3.13 Coire Lagan3.14 Sgurr Alasdair3.15 Coir’ a’Ghrunnda and Loch Coir’ a’Ghrunnda3.16 The South Cuillin ridge3.17 Loch an Fhir-bhallaich3.18 Rubh’ an DùnainGlen Sligachan3.19 Harta and Lota Corries3.20 Druim Hain and Sgurr na Stri3.21 Loch CoruiskLoch Brittle to Loch Bracadale3.22 Glen Brittle Forest Walk3.23 Talisker Bay3.24 Oronsay4 Duirinish4.1 Loch Bharcasaig, Idrigill Point and MacLeod’s Maidens4.2 Glen Ollisdal and MacLeod’s Maidens4.3 Duirinish Coastal Path4.4 Healabhal Bheag (MacLeod’s Table South)4.5 Healabhal Mhor (MacLeod’s Table North)4.6 Lorgill Bay4.7 Lorgill, The Hoe and Ramasaig Bay4.8 Waterstein Head4.9 Neist Point4.10 Uiginish Point4.11 The Coral Beaches4.12 Lovaig Bay5 Waternish5.1 Ard Mòr Sea Arches5.2 Unish and Waternish Point5.3 Beinn an Sguirr5.4 Loch Diubaig and Greshornish Point6 Trotternish and PortreeTrotternish6.1 Meall Tuath and Rubha Hunish6.2 Loch Sneosdal and Creag Sneosdal6.3 Loch Hasco6.4 The Quiraing and Meall na Suiramach6.5 Meall na Suiramach6.6 The Old Man of Storr6.7 The Storr6.8 The Trotternish Ridge6.9 Biode Buidhe6.10 Beinn Edra6.11 Ruadh nam Brathairean (Brothers’ Point)6.12 Loch Cuithir, Sgurr a’Mhadaidh Ruaidh and Baca Ruadh6.13 Inver Tote and the Lealt waterfall6.14 Bearreraig Bay6.15 Sithean Bhealaich ChumhaingPortree6.16 Glen Varrigill Forest Walk6.17 Ben Tianavaig6.18 The Braes and Dunan an AisilidhAppendix A Further readingAppendix B Glossary of Gaelic wordsAppendix C Useful information and contact details. This guidebook describes 87 of the best walks and scrambles on the Isle of Skye. Find in store Wishlist Add to wishlist Compare. page 102 Elgol - Rose Croft B&B now closed but there are a number of alternatives: Self-contained accommodation : contact Suilven B&B, Elgol,Suilvenelgol@btinternet.com, Tel: 01471 866379, Glasnakille Wigwams has no website or phone only FB https://www.facebook.com/glasnakillewigwamelgol. The map on p81 shows the position of the old bothy (now a private dwelling), the new one is on the eastern side of Camasunary, beyond the private house as you head towards the sea. She has co-authored 11 walking books about Scotland with Paul. The Cuillin Ridge doesn’t have to just be a figment of your imagination. As yet unwaymarked, the route demands navigational skill, fitness and self-reliance and is therefore suitable for experienced backpackers and mountain walkers. Walking / Outdoor Guide. After quitting a conventional career in York, Paul has spent many years living and working in Scotland and is the co-founder of the Walkhighlands website, a free online guide and forum for walkers in Scotland. We will never spam you, sell your data or send emails from third parties. Walks range from coastal walks to Munros with … The author, clearly under the influence of Skye's magic, waxes at some length about the island's charms. Living on Skye and working as a photographer and mountain guide means I rarely leave home without a camera. It is a place of elemental forces, a land that man has barely scratched. £14.99. Covering popular and lesser-known routes, it is ideal both for Munro-baggers and those who simply love great mountain walking, and is a convenient size for slipping in a rucksack. My husband, G, and I made good use of the book during two mountain days – and a total of eight Munro summits – this summer. This Cicerone hiking guide offers nearly 90 walks on the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides. As yet unwaymarked, the route demands navigational skill, fitness and self-reliance and is therefore suitable for experienced backpackers and mountain walkers. If you would like to send us a review then please use our The plastic-coated cover provides durability and a comforting tactile sensation. International shipping available. will be published here shortly. No reviews. Free delivery. The author, clearly under the influence of Skye's magic, waxes at some length about the island's charms. Walks range from coastal walks to Munros with exposure for experienced scramblers. The newsletter you will want to read! Rose Croft B&B now closed but there is an alternative self-contained accommodation available : contact Suilven B&B, Elgol, Suilvenelgol@btinternet.com, Tel: 01471 866379. European postage from £2 per item. This is not a walk for solo walkers because of its remoteness and overall difficulty, nor is it a walk for other than the strongest walkers; good navigational skills are also needed, as is a solution to the need to have transport at both ends, and, most certainly, the walk should not be contemplated following a prolonged period of rainfall. The author, clearly under the influence of Skye's magic, waxes at some length about the island's charms. 0 Comment Report abuse hans voerman. Overview. Click to have a closer look. This would easily be the only hiking guide you would want for the island. This guidebook describes 87 of the best walks and scrambles on the Isle of Skye. Updated and in full color with extensive photographs and maps, it describes hard, demanding … Terry has a PhD in Historical Geography and is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS). He is also practical about the challenges of weather, terrain, and not least, the infamous midges. 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