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Scotland.<\/strong> The Isle of Skye is famous for its breathtaking scenery. Areas like the Cuillins or the Quairang make the island the perfect place for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers. With rugged sea cliffs, spectacular rock towers, and green hills, Skye invites you to go on extended tours. In this post, I'll show you nine of my favorite hikes on the Isle of Skye and tell you what to expect. From an easy walk to a multi-day trail, there's something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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#1 The Classic of Skye - The Old Man of Storr<\/a>
#2 Brother's Point - on the Tracks of the Dinosaurs<\/a>
#3 Quiraing - perhaps the most beautiful Hike on the Isle of Skye<\/a>
#4 Fairy Tale World - the Fairy Glen<\/a>
#5 White Coral Beaches of Claigan - Caribbean Feeling in Scotland<\/a>
#6 Neist Point - Skye's most beautiful Sea Cliffs and Orca Hotspot<\/a>
#7 The \"Bad Step\" and the Cuillins - from Kilmarie to Sligachan<\/a>
#8 Getting Lost - for Pathfinders from The Storr Loch Dam to Portree<\/a>
#9 For long Distance Hikers - the Skye Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#1 The Classic of Skye - The Old Man of Storr<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Old Man of Storr is the landmark of the Isle of Skye<\/strong>and must not be missed on any visit to the island. Unfortunately, it is also very crowded here. Therefore, a visit in the early morning hours or in the evening<\/strong> is particularly suitable. In the evening, however, it can be a bit shady, as the sun is then behind the mountains. Many visitors come up the steep path from the parking lot to the viewpoint, take a photo and then go back to the car. This is a pity, because there are so many beautiful views to discover here on a wide variety of trails.<\/strong> Paths that even lead up to the foot of the Old Man of Storr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Around the \"Old Man of Storr\" leads a network of narrow hiking trails.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Storr is a plateau about 719 meters high. The bizarre towers, needles and rock sculptures at the foot of the Storr were formed by a landslide. <\/strong>entstanden. Einer der T\u00fcrme ist die 535 Meter hohe Felsnadel “Old Man of Storr”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length: <\/strong>To the first viewpoint about 2 kilometers with a steep ascent. The length of the walk can be extended at will, as there is an extensive network of paths between the rocks.
Duration: <\/strong>at least 1.5 hours
Highlights:<\/strong>Rock needle Old Man of Storr from various vantage points.
Access and parking: <\/strong>The pay and display parking lot on the A855 at the foot of the Old Man of Storr cannot be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rocks rise impressively and are a great photo motif from all sides.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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#2 Brother's Point - on the Tracks of the Dinosaurs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

They are not easy to find. But they are said to exist at several places on the Isle of Skye: fossilized footprints of dinosaurs.<\/strong>One of the places where you can find dinosaur tracks is Brother's Point. There are said to be more than a dozen prints here. However, they can be seen only at low tide,<\/strong> when the water has receded from the sandstone cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rocks with the dinosaur tracks are only visible at low tide. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, even after a long search and with a lot of imagination, we could not discover any dinosaur tracks. Maybe you have more luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We didn't find real dinosaur tracks, but artificial ones at the viewpoint Kilt Rock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/strong> Tip: Visit the Dinosaur Museum in Staffin<\/strong><\/a> and ask about the dinosaur tracks. There are also guided tours to the footprints on the beach. However, when we were there, the museum was unfortunately closed for Covid-19 and the tours did not take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the dinosaur tracks were quickly forgotten, because the walk has more to offer. From the flat coast we follow the path up the cliff. The path narrows and eventually bends to the left onto a dramatic headland - Brother's Point<\/strong> - or Rubha nam Brathairen in Gaelic. You can climb to the highest point of the headland and be rewarded with a magnificent view all the way to Kilt Rock in the north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brother's Point is perfect for a picnic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The excursion to Brother's Point is varied and also perfect for a leisurely afternoon with a small picnic. The walk is not overly strenuous but memorably scenic. And best of all, it's not crowded even on nice summer days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length: <\/strong>about 4 kilometers
Duration: <\/strong>at least 1.5 hours
Highlights:<\/strong>Dinosaur tracks; Brother's Point headland; varied coastal landscape
Access and parking: <\/strong>Parking bay on the A855 north of the village of Culnacnoc. The footpath branches off on the opposite side of the road. GPS: 57\u00b035'05.4\u2033N 6\u00b009'28.4\u2033W<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brother's Point and the coast in front of it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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#3 Quiraing - perhaps the most beautiful Hike on the Isle of Skye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having already seen the Old Man of Storr, I thought there can be nothing better. But when I was standing at the parking lot of the Quiraing, I knew I was wrong. Mother Nature has outdone herself here<\/strong> with a gigantic rockfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the access road is spectacular. It winds up the flank of the mountain range in serpentine lines. Behind every bend, a new view opens up, leaving you in awe. The same is true of the hiking trail. I had to keep stopping and turning around - after all, I didn't want to miss any of these fantastic views. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The hiking trail leads along the top of the cliffs as well as halfway up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At the parking lot, a map gives an overview of the hiking routes. A nice round trip <\/strong>leads you along the upper edge of the cliffs to the rock needles and back along the flank of the cliffs. However, it is better not to walk the upper section in fog or strong winds. We did not walk it, because the wind almost blew me away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looks great. However, the route is particularly exposed during rain and storms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Safety First: <\/strong>Be prepared for sudden weather changes on EVERY hike on the Isle of Skye. Take rain gear and warm clothes, wear sturdy boots, don't forget your map, compass and GPS (or your GPS-enabled cell phone with offline map). Also pack a picnic and enough drinking water. Depending on the season, you may also want to bring bug spray and sunscreen. A first aid kit should also be in your backpack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The hike along the Quiraing offers fantastic views.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Length: <\/strong>about 6.5 kilometers
Duration: <\/strong>2 to 3 hours
Highlights:<\/strong>spectacular views over the Trotternish Peninsula
Access and parking:<\/strong> Between Brogaig and Stenscholl turn west off the A855 towards Quiraing. Parking is available at the start of the Quiraing Walk. GPS: 57\u00b037'41.9\u2033N 6\u00b017'23.8\u2033W<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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#4 Fairy Tale World - the Fairy Glen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If there are elves and fairies anywhere on the Isle of Skye, it is certainly in the Fairy Glen \u2013 dem “Elfen Tal”<\/strong>Fairy Glen. Green hills line the Fairy Glen and are crisscrossed by a network of walking paths. The Glen seems a bit like a man-made fantasy landscape, I've never seen anything quite like it. It's a perfect place to drift along, discovering new fantastic views all the time. Especially impressive is the free-standing rock \"Castle Ewen\",<\/strong>which you can even climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Castle Ewen - that's exactly how I would imagine a fairy castle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Don't confuse the Fairy Glen with the Fairy Pools. The Fairy Pools are a string of natural pools and waterfalls, but they are extremely crowded in the summer when the weather is good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length: <\/strong>variable
Duration: <\/strong>variable
Highlights:<\/strong>Fairy landscape of green hills; Castle Ewen
Access and parking: <\/strong>Coming from the south, a single track road branches off to the right just before the village of Uig. Follow it for about 2 kilometers to the parking area. GPS: 57\u00b035'01.9\u2033N 6\u00b019'52.9\u2033W<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Fairy Glen is an almost artificial looking hilly landscape.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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#5 White Coral Beaches of Claigan - Caribbean Feeling in Scotland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The coast of the Isle of Skye consists mainly of spectacular cliffs. But again and again the rugged cliffs are interrupted by sandy beaches. Among the most beautiful beaches on Skye are the white coral beaches at Claigan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the way to the white coral beaches at Claigan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

From the end of the parking lot, follow the path towards the coast. At Camas Ban you will finally reach a first bay. However, this one has only a few sandy areas. Follow the path to the right through a gap in the dry stone wall over a small hill. At the top you will see the white coral beach - a great sight. But even more beautiful is the view of the beach when you climb the small hill Cnoc Mor a Ghrobain<\/strong> behind the beach. The way back is the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length: <\/strong>about 4 kilometers
Duration: <\/strong>1-2 hours
Highlights:<\/strong>View over white beach
Access and parking: <\/strong>The road ends at the parking lot in Claigan, north of Dunvegan Castle. There is not much room though. GPS: 57\u00b029'20.7\u2033N 6\u00b037'13.5\u2033W<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the small hill Cnoc Mor a Ghrobain you have a great view over the white coral beach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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#6 Neist Point - Skye's most beautiful Sea Cliffs and Orca Hotspot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cliffs at Neist Point, the westernmost headland on the Isle of Skye,<\/strong>are the most beautiful on the island. The steep cliffs with the photogenic lighthouse<\/strong> at the top jut far out into the sea. Down at the foot of the cliffs the thunderous waves break, spray splashes into the air. At Neist Point, an epic view awaits you from the View Point,<\/strong> as well as a six-kilometer walk to the tip of the headland. Along the way, you'll see the remains of an old cable car station and an old jetty with a small crane.<\/strong>Both facilities used to supply the lighthouse with supplies. However, the lighthouse is now abandoned and is operated automatically from a distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Neist Point - The most beautiful cliffs of Skye and Orca Hotspot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/strong> Take binoculars with you, because with a little luck you can watch whales and dolphins here. Neist Point is considered the orca hotspot of Skye.<\/strong>It must be especially beautiful here at sunset <\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more in my separate article Neist Point - Most beautiful cliffs on Skye and Orca Hotspot.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length:<\/strong> about 6 kilometers 
Duration: <\/strong>about 2 hours
Highlights:<\/strong>Panoramic view of the most beautiful sea cliffs of Skye; lighthouse; gannets; orca and dolphin watching possible
Access and parking: <\/strong>From Dunvegan take the single track road B884 towards Gleann Dail (Glendale). Just before Milovaig a small road branches off to Waterstein and Neist Point. There is a parking area at the end of the road. There are also other marked parking spaces on the side of the access road. GPS: 57\u00b025'46.8\u2033N 6\u00b046'44.9\u2033W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another tip: <\/strong>Not far from Neistpoint you can get super tasty vegetarian food at Chidakasha Skye restaurant<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guided Tours on the Isle of Skye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don't feel like wandering around on your own and would rather join a guided tour? Nothing could be easier. If you book an excursion via the following affiliate links, you will support Wanderlust Motifs with a small commission. The tour will not be more expensive for you. Merci!<\/p>\n\n\n

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