Rubha Hunish & the Skye Trail loop from Flodigarry — Trotternish, Isle of Skye

It's best to start your day early and head to the bus station in Portree town center. From there, take the bus toward Duntulm Castle and get off at the old, dilapidated red telephone box, where the Skye Trail officially begins. You can tell the bus driver that you want to hike the Skye Trail, and he will drop you off at the right spot. From there, hike along the coast to Flodigarry. In Flodigarry, you can book a room or pitch your tent toward the Quiraing.

From Harris we took the ferry to Uig on the Isle of Skye. The Skye Trail starts at the red phone box. It walks along the cliffs with fantastic sea views. Constant up and down near the cliff edge. Particular caution is required here.

Day 5 My last day on the Skye Trail dawned. A light wind blew and made the midges, the Scottish mosquitoes that wanted to attack me in droves yesterday, disappear. Accordingly, I was able to pack up my things in peace without a mosquito net and set off for the last few kilometers to the finish. The weather was good, still a bit cool, but dry. We headed back to the coast of the North Sea/Atlantic. A beautiful coastal wall hike was on the agenda and I really enjoyed the last few kilometers with beautiful views of steep cliffs, as I would finish the path and the entire trail despite the weather, some very bad paths and slipping. In addition to sheep, we kept passing herds of cows, the coast to the right and behind me to the left you could still see The Quiraing, the mighty mountain formation that I hiked through yesterday. Finally I passed the Outpost and Rubha Hunish, the last sights before it was about two kilometers to the road where the unofficial, unsignposted Skye Trail ends. For me, a tough but uniquely beautiful adventure, experience and thru-hike came to an end because of the paths and the rather cold temperatures, which once again revealed to me the full beauty and roughness of Scotland and the island. The Isle of Skye and the hike are definitely recommended, perhaps better with waterproof hiking boots than trail running shoes and in a drier period, but that is probably part of the full Scotland experience ;)

At last it was time. After initial difficulties we are finally at the red phone box and start the Skye Trail.

What do you do when you take a break from walking Scotland's 29 Great Trails? That's right, 7 days of walking on a more difficult route ;) Enjoying a nice walk and wild camping on the Isle of Skye with a friend. I was afraid of the crowds of this popular and overcrowded place, but apart from fully booked buses and scarce accommodation, it wasn't too bad! We started our hike in the north of the island, at the red telephone box. From here we follow the coast over (sheep) paths above the cliffs. We ended the day in the Quirang, a beautiful rock formation. Unfortunately we listened to the most spectacular aurora show in years, but we did sleep well ;)

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