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Skye Trail

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127 km Length
approx. 6 days Duration
3.550 m Elevation gain
3.550 m Elevation loss
669 m Highest point
May–Sep Best time to go

Overview of the Skye Trail

Difficulty
Length 127 km
Elevation gain 3.550 m
Elevation loss 3.550 m
Highest Point 669 m · Hartaval
Lowest Point 0 m
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

127 km
3.550 m
3.550 m
Hartaval
669 m
0 m

Best time to go

May – September
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About the trail

The Skye Trail runs for a length of 127 kilometers through United Kingdom.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 6 days to walk the Skye Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Skye Trail

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
Not suitable for people with fear of heights!
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The route is not sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Power supply is not ensured
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!

Getting there & route: Skye Trail

Arrival

You will arrive to Skye Trail via Inverness Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Train. Duration approx. 7 hours.

Departure

Departure from Skye Trail is via Inverness Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Train. Takes about 3 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Skye Trail

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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