Cicerone - National Trail - The Skye Trail(NT)

Description

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.

• Seasons
  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.