Skye Trail
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United Kingdom United Kingdom
General information about Skye Trail
Difficulty
Length
127 km
Elevation gain
3.550 m
Elevation loss
3.550 m
Highest Point
Hartaval / 669 m
Lowest Point
0 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
127 km
3.550 m
3.550 m
Hartaval
669 m
0 m

The best time to hike the Skye Trail is:

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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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The best time to hike the Skye Trail is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
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!
Route planning

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
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