Best of the Isle of Skye

Distance: 10.5 miles (17km) 

Ascent: 1,900ft (580m) 

We start with a good leg stretcher of a walk this morning to get you into the swing of things. Our journey along the coast takes us past Loch Bharcasaig with mesmerising views over the Cuillins and out to Idrigill Point where you’ll spot the mighty sea stacks known as Macleod's Maidens.  

Steeped in mystery and legends, these impressive – and somewhat surreal-looking - sea stacks are said to commemorate the wife and two daughters of a Macleod chieftain. The largest stack is the mother, the two smaller stacks the daughters. 

Distance: 9 miles (14km) 

Ascent: 2,450ft (750m) 

It may not be particularly high at 736m, but Marsco makes up for it with one of the best viewpoints over the Red Hills. We’ll set off on our steady ascent, taking rough and sometimes boggy paths, to reach the top from where you’ll stare out over the blue sea and jagged peaks of Skye. The summit ridge itself is a narrow but not difficult path with a fine view of the Black Cuillin too. 

Distance: 5.5 miles 

Ascent: 2,080ft (640m) 

You’ll journey to the Black Cuillin today to explore Coire Lagan, one of the most impressive corries in the Cuillin. Admire the tiny loch ringed by gigantic rocky peaks after some easy scrambling to reach the top. 

Distance: 10 miles (16km) 

Ascent: 3,150ft (950m) 

The Old Man of Storr is world-famous and one of the most iconic landscapes on Skye. And while the Old Man gets all the crowds, only a number of visitors continue to the dramatic ridge above. You’ll walk among these inspiring landscapes and head north up the spine of the Trotternish ridge, with 360-degree panoramas, to descend Glenhinnisdal on the west side of the island. 

If the weather isn’t ideal, you’ll walk from near the Old Man of Storr along the coast back to Portree instead.  

Distance: 10 miles (16km) 

Ascent: 2,300ft (700m) 

The dramatic northwest coast will be under the spotlight on this enriching walk, which sees you visiting coastal cliffs and theatrical coastal routes. You’ll make your way to Neist Point for views back towards Macleod’s Maidens, the Cuillins, and out towards the Outer Hebrides. Just don’t forget your binoculars, there’s plenty of wildlife to spot.