{"product_id":"9781786311863-the-skye-trail","title":"The Skye Trail","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA challenging backpacking route from Rubha Hunish to Broadford\u003cbr\u003eThis guidebook describes The Skye Trail, a challenging week-long trek across the largest island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides, the Isle of Skye. From Rubha Hunish in the north, the Skye Trail heads along the Trotternish Ridge and past the Cuillin to Broadford in the south. Suitable for experienced backpackers and mountain walkers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the rugged beauty, dramatic ridges, and wild landscapes of the Skye Trail, an 80-mile (128 km) north-to-south trek across the Isle of Skye. Starting at Rubha Hunish and finishing at Broadford, the route threads past the Trotternish Ridge, the Quiraing and Old Man of Storr, crosses Glen Sligachan between the Black Cuillin and the Red Hills, enters the dramatic Cuillin mountains, and passes the abandoned village of Boreraig.\u003c\/strong\u003e          \u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cp\u003eIdeal for experienced mountain walkers, this unofficial, week-long trek can be completed with wild camping each night or using overnight accommodation along the way. This guidebook provides all the practical support you need to plan and enjoy the walk, from route overview to expert advice on navigating Skye’s remote terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven daily stages covering the full Skye Trail from Rubha Hunish to Broadford, including coastal paths, mountain ridges, and remote glens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step route descriptions supported by detailed 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey maps, elevation profiles, and downloadable GPX files to help you navigate through Skye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach stage includes distance, estimated walking time, terrain summary, and difficulty level, helping walkers plan daily sections and manage the hillier terrain of this Scottish island \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional summit route via Bla Bheinn, one of Skye’s most spectacular Munros, offering high-level views for walkers seeking a memorable mountain day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights and landmarks along the trail, including the Trotternish Ridge, Quiraing, Old Man of Storr, Black Cuillin, and the abandoned village of Boreraig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on accommodation, wild camping, refreshment points, public transport, plus geology, history, wildlife, and a glossary of Gaelic place names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e          \u003cp\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003ePlan your Skye Trail adventure with confidence and experience the remote wilderness, dramatic mountains, and unforgettable vistas of one of Scotland’s most challenging and rewarding long-distance walks with this definitive guidebook.\u003c\/strong\u003e          \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41102092337249,"sku":"9781786311863","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_27794024.jpg?v=1722069206","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781786311863-the-skye-trail","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}