Over the Sea to Skye - Make Tracks Scotland

The Old Man of Storr, on Northern Skye

10 Days (9 Nights) on and around Skye - Scotland's Most Romantic Island

The Isle of Skye is a paradise for walkers. We can help you have an unforgettable islandexperience, walking by quiet beaches, along remote cliff-tops, by deserted villages, or on a magnificentcoast to coast walk through the heart ofthe Cuillin mountains.

On Skye, you will stay at Broadford and Portree. From each of these bases, you can go on a range of walks, choosing a walk each day to suit whatever you (or your legs) feel like. From Broadford, you can walk on the remote and unspoiled Suisnish peninsula, and get right in close to the steep sides of the Cuillin. There is even an option of starting one of the walks with a sea boat trip, visiting a seal colony and the picturesque Loch Coruisk, before setting off an a cross-island walk.

On the Storr

At Loch Coruisk

The best way to reach Skye is by boat. On this holiday, you stay at Morar on the mainland for a couple of days, getting your used to the more relaxed pace of the Highlands and Islands, and stretching your legs a bit on some fine local walks. Then we will take you to the nearby fishing port of Mallaig, from where you can approach Skye by boat, arriving at the southern village of Armadale, before heading by bus (using your bus pass) towards the Cuillin and the mountains of northern Skye. This is a typical itinerary.

Itinerary

Day 1	Arrive Morar - transfer from station to accommodation (if required). Stay 3 nights at Mairi MacLean`s comfortable Bed and Breakfast near the head of Loch Morar. En-suite facilities in each room. Then take your pick of two these lovely walks for the next two days.
Loch Morar Walk (10 miles)		Along the north side of Loch Morar, over a short hill pass to Loch Nevis - transfer by boat to Mallaig and car to Morar
Morar Beach Walk		Spend as long as you want beachcombing, observing a huge variety of birdlife, or just ambling along the silver sands of Morar, the delightful location for the film 'Local Hero.'
Prince Charlie's Walk (10 miles)		Short train journey on West Highland line to Lochailort, over a hill pass to Prince CharlieÕs Cave by remote Loch Beoraid to Loch Morar. Transfer to Morar by boat
Loch an Nostarie Walk (8 miles)		Short car transfer, then a walk on rugged ground to a high mountain loch, with fabulous views to the ocean and the islands of Rum, Eigg and Skye.
Day 4	Depart Morar - including transfer to Mallaig, ferry from Mallaig to Armadale - bus from Armadale to Broadford. Overnight Broadford
Day 5	Suisnish and Boreraig (17 kilometres)	A coastal walk with cliffs, beaches, and two deserted villages - in remote countryside on the west coast, with great views of the Cuillin and the mainland mountains. Overnight Broadford.
Day 6	Skye Coast to Coast (12 kilometres)	From the west coast to Sligachan - through the heart of the Cuillin mountains - one of Scotland's truly great walks - optional arrival by boat* Overnight Broadford
Day 7	The Fairy Pools and Glen Brittle (11 kilometres)	Sligachan to "The Fairy Pools" and Glen Brittle - into the heart of the Cuillin, then by spectacular waterfalls and rock pools. From Glen Brittle, travel by bus to your second base in Portree.
Day 8	The Quiraing (8 kilometres)	Fantastic rock formations on the cliffs at the far north of Skye. Visit "the prison," "the needle" and "the table," and marvel - 8 kilometres. Overnight Portree
Day 9	The "Old Man" and the Storr (5 kilometres - or 10 kilometres for longer option)	More fantastic rock formations. Climb to the Old man of Storr, one of a remarkable set of pinnacles, with the option of walking on up to The Storr itself, the highest point on northern Skye. Overnight Portree.
Day 10	Depart Portree
* On most days, the walk can be started by sailing on the Bella Jane from Elgol to Loch Coruisk. The boat trip costs an additional £15, payable directly to the owners ofthe Bella Jane. Click here for an image of the Bella Jane.

Make Tracks has a special arrangement with the bus company on Skye. So the cost of the holiday includes a free bus pass for all the time you are on the island. All the walks are manageable within times that will allow you to travel by bus to the start and from the finish. You can also use the bus pass to get around to do other things such as sightseeing or visiting the many other attractions on Skye. We will also advise on the back up service available in case you ever miss the last bus. You can stop in either Portree or Broadford first, but we may suggest one or the other as a starting point, depending on availability of accommodation, and on bus timetables (some services don't run on particular days, so we will try to arrange things to give you the maximum flexibility choice of walks at each location). At Morar, we transfer you to and from the startand finish of each walk by boat or by car.

On the Track from Elgol to Sligachan in the Heart of the Cuillin

Skye only Itinerary - 6 Nights

You can also follow the Skye part of the itinerary without stopping off at Morar. It has been quicker to get to Skye by road (6 hours from Glasgow by bus) ever since the new bridge was opened. If you follow this option, Day 4 ofthe above itinerary becomes Day 1, and you can have a six night trip thereafter. We can also arrange just about any other variation to suit you, including additional stays on the islands of Rum and Eigg, and the remote Knoydart Peninsula. For more information about these options, see our Highland Lochs and Islands page. Contact us at any time on how best to combine stays on the different islands and the west highland mainland.


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