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Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
10 Aug 2010
Edition
Third
ISBN
9781852845605
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1852845600
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 2.0cm
Weight
380g
Pages
288
Originally Published
7 Apr 2009

The Isle of Skye

by Terry Marsh

A handy guidebook describing 87 walks and scrambles on the Isle of Skye. The wide selection of routes visits all corners of the island as well as the renowned Cuillin. The Isle of Skye has some of the most awe-inspiring scenery of Scotland's many islands. The walks are widely varied, and provide something for all abilities to enjoy. More...

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Activities

walking, scrambling

Seasons

The weather on the Isle of Skye is variable but tends to be fairest in May/June and Read More... September/October, also the times that midges are less abundant. Recently, there has been excellent weather in February and November, too. Go prepared for cold, wind and rain, and then anything else is a bonus.

Centres

Portree, Broadford, Sligachan, Uig, Dunvegan, Glen Brittle

Difficulty

Almost all of the walking routes covered demand a good level of fitness and ability to travel Read More... safely in wild countryside in changeable weather and use map and compass; some of the walks are arduous and demanding; some scrambles involve exposure and technical ability.

Must See

If you’re a good scrambler, you must try the widely-famed Cuillin but there is also the Read More... outstanding coastal scenery and the wacky pinnacles of Storr and the Quiraing and wilderness in abundance – Skye is all you could want it to be.
 
 

The walks in this book are widely varied in character and will provide something for everyone. The routes range from simple brief outing to rugged, hard mountain and moorland walking.  

Visiting walkers and climbers inevitably head for the Black Cuillin, but there is so much more to Skye. There are abundant opportunities for wild and beautiful walks on all the main headlands and around the magnificent coastline – the walk around the Duirinish coastline has few equals in Britain. From Sleat in the south to Trotternish in the north, each area offers walking markedly different from its neighbours but every bit as satisfying as that to be found in the central climbing hotspots.

  • 87 walks and scrambles in Sleat and South-East Skye, Strath, Minginish, Duirinish, Waternish and Trotternish
  • highlighting local historical and geological points of interest along the routes
  • a selection of routes for all abilities, from novice walker to experienced scrambler
  • illustrated with OS mapping and colour photographs
 
 
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