Hundreds of miles of coast provides opportunities to discover the soul of the place.
Ghlas Beinn from Elgol peninsula.
One of the brochs at Glenelg.
Beach combing in atmospheric places steeped in history and legend.
Hiking the coast for a closer encounter with the dramatic Cuillin Hills
Rugged shores with views to the nearby Small Isles
Eilean Donan Castle.
Isle of Skye Tour & Walk on a Private Adventure: 4-days
We’ll avoid the thousands of tourists doing the rounds of 5 main attractions and instead lead you to the soul of this dramatic island. Let’s see Skye in all its wild and rugged splendour, marked by centuries of history and legend. Our walks to places off the beaten track will not disappoint with the grandeur of the scenery.
This Tour & Trek includes many of the following:
A scenic route up into the Highlands, walking the heritage trail at Dunkeld and passing along the edge of the Cairngorm National Park.
Stop at Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness.
Eilean Donan castle, used as a setting on films and many a calendar.
Accommodation is at the charming and comfortable Glenelg Inn, selected for its warm ambience and wonderful location on the sea straits to Skye.
Take the manually operated turntable ferry over the sea to Skye.
Hike around the Old Man of Storr, choosing our time wisely to miss the worst of the crowds.
Walking to visit sea caves (tide dependent) made famous by a fugitive prince.
Step back in time to discover a crumbling fortress guarding the coast, and wonder beside the moss-covered stones of a burial chamber 5,000 years old.
Hike out to a tidal island in a bay of islands in one of Skye’s most picturesque places.
Walk some spectacular sea cliffs.
Portree for a coffee or saunter above the harbour.
Option of boat trip to Loch Coruisk and hike below the impressive the Black Cuillin.
Visit the impressively preserved Glenelg brochs.
Hike to the deserted villages of Boreraig & Suisinish, victims of the infamous Highland Clearances.
Ferry over to Raasay Island and climb its iconic peak, Dun Caan.
Walk up Glen Nevis for a picnic lunch to see a spectacular gorge and waterfalls.
Glen Coe for a short walk in the woods beneath the craggy peaks.
Drive down the entire length of Loch Lomond.
If you want to see and do more of these suggestions, then request a 5-day visit.
Near the Old Man of Storr.
Colourful port of Portree.
Blaven, part of the Black Cuillin.
The Black Cuillin from Elgol.
