Hiking Tours on the Isle of Skye

colourful houses in Portree

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Routes in Isle of Skye

  • Scotland

    The Highlands & Isle of Skye: Rail & Hike

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,710CAD pp
  • Scotland

    A Long Walk on The Isle of Skye

    • Walking
    • 8–9 days
    • Moderate - Challenging to Challenging
    from$4,365CAD pp
  • Scotland

    Grand Tour of Scotland: Rail & Hike

    • Walking
    • 13 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$5,530CAD pp
  • Scotland

    Skye & The Outer Hebrides

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$4,365CAD pp
  • Scotland

    Grand Tour of Scotland - 8 Days

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy
    from$3,490CAD pp

Why the Isle of Skye stands apart from every other Scottish island:

Old Man of Storr Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye like a local

  • When to go

    May to September for the most settled weather and longest daylight. Skye is popular year-round, so early booking matters even outside peak summer months.

  • What the trails are actually like

    Skye routes follow the Trotternish Ridge, the Quiraing and coastal paths near Glenbrittle. The Cuillin's highest ridgeline is a scrambling route for experienced mountaineers, not part of our self-guided itineraries.

  • Where you will stay

    Guesthouses and small hotels in Portree, Skye's main town, and villages closer to the trailheads - chosen for character and an easy start to each day's walk.

  • How does Skye connect to the wider Highlands

    Skye is reached via the Skye Bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh or by ferry from Mallaig. Our Rail & Hike itinerary links Skye to a scenic train journey through the Highlands.

  • How fit do I need to be

    Skye routes range from Easy coastal walks to Moderate-Challenging ridge sections. The Old Man of Storr and Fairy Pools are achievable for most active hikers with basic trail experience.

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