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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.
 
 

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WALK 2.11

South Ainort Circular

Start/Finish A850, east of Luib (NG560279)

Distance 12.5km (8 miles), including 3km (2 miles) road walking

Total ascent 1275m (4185ft)

The three preceding walks explain how to tackle individually the summits of Garbh-bheinn, Belig and Glas Bheinn Mhór, but strong walkers, on a fine day, would have no difficulty combining all three in an outstanding circular tour from Loch Ainort. Unless extra transport is arranged, the walk will start or finish with a stretch of road walking along Loch Ainort, but an interest in the wildfowl that frequent these coastal waters will enliven the journey.

Begin with the ascent of Glas Bheinn Mhór from Luib, as described in Walk 2.10, and from the summit continue in a south-westerly direction, following a dilapidated dyke across the connecting col with Belig, before climbing a scree and boulder slope to reach Belig a little to the east of the main summit.

Following the summital dyke over Belig and down to the Bealach na Beiste, from there ascending the lower, broad bouldery slopes of Garbh-bheinn, rising to awkward slabs and gravel near the finely-honed summit.

Keep going west for a short distance to reach the top of the north ridge of Garbh-bheinn, and there descend northwards, keeping as much as possible to the highest ground to avoid scree, and following a line of rusting fence posts.

Climb to the top of the Druim Eadar Dà Choire ridge, still following fence posts, and, with Loch Ainort and the Red Cuillin before you, and the Black Cuillin stacked on the port side, set off down the ridge and across the lower moorland to reach the A850. A simple walk along the road will bring you easily back to Luib.

 
 
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