Guided Walks on or near the Isle Of Skye
Highland Council Countryside Rangers Guided Walks Programme
Throughout the Year - Alpine Ascents
Join the Skye and Lochlash Rangers in a ten-summit challenge throughout the year. This offers an opportunity to explore some of the less well-known summits while looking out for the changing flora
and fauna found there.
Every Wednesday: 10:00 to 12:00 - Otters and Orchids Guided Walk
Starting at the Plockton Hotel, learn about the crofting way of life, walk through the wild flowers of the crofting meadows and perhaps spot the elusive otter known to inhabit the coastline.
Meet at Plockton then travel to Drambuie (NG 804 334). Grade A.
Every Thursday: 10:00 to 16:00 - Falls of Glomach [Kintail] Guided Walk
Starting at the Countryside Centre in Morvich, enjoy breathtaking views of one of Scotland's highest waterfalls and experience a remote mountain environment. Children over 10 years welcome. Please
bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Countryside Centre (NG 961 211). Grade C.
On Request: 09:00 to 18:00 - Five Sisters of Kintail Guided Walk
Starting at the Countryside Centre in Morvich, experience stunning mountain scenery along one of Scotland's famous ridges and take in 3 munros. Please bring a packed lunch. Booking required.
Meet at Countryside Centre (NG 961 211). Grade C.
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All Events Are Free But The Highland Council Countryside Rangers Do Accept Donations
For all events walkers should bring warm clothes, wet-weather gear (jacket and trousers) and suitable walking boots (or wellies if specified). Bring a packed lunch for any walks which extend over lunchtime.
If you would like to talk to a Ranger about any aspect of a walk or event, please request contact details for the Highland Council Countryside Rangers.
Previous walks listed below.
Thursday 10th January 2008: 10:00 to 16:00 - Banish the Winter Blues, Glen Brittle – Eynort Circuit
Walk the 10-mile circuit from Glen Brittle to Glen Eynort along forest roads - enjoy wonderful views and winter wildlife with the added benefit of walking off any Christmas excesses!
Meet at the Fairy Pools car park, Glen Brittle (NG 424 258). Grade B (15km).
Friday 25th January 2008: 13:30 to 16:30 - Portree Bay-watch
Come for a walk to the head of Loch Portree, on the look-out for wintering birds feeding on the exposed flats at low tide.
Meet at Aros, Portree (NG 477 424). Grade B (3km). Bring binoculars if you have them.
Wednesday 6th February 2008: 11:00 to 14:00 - Rubha nam Brathairean, Culnacnoc, Trotternish
Walk out to Brothers Point, a beautiful headland nestling beneath the cliffs of Trotternish. A wealth of archaeology and wildlife awaits.
Meet at the parking area, just north of the Grealin turnoff on the Portree - Staffin road (NG 516 625). Grade C (3.5km).
Wednesday 20th February 2008: 10:30 to 16:00 - Alpine Ascents (1) - Ben Aslak, Kylerhea
Climb up to the twin summits of Ben Aslak where we can look out for ptarmigan and snow bunting in winter plumage.
Meet at the start of the forestry track on the Kylerhea road (NG 729 218). Grade D (9km).
Saturday 8th March 2008: 11:30 to 14:30 - Seashore Scramble (1), Ashaig
Take advantage of the extraordinarily low tides around the spring equinox to explore a fantastic underwater world - without getting wet!
Meet at Ashaig cemetery (NG 687 243). Bring wellies. Grade A.
Wednesday 19th March 2008: 11:00 to 15:30 - Alpine Ascents (2) - Beinn Tianavaig
Cross the common grazings of Camustianavaig and walk up to the summit of Beinn Tianavaig, with its Storr-like rock pinnacles below.
Meet at Tianavaig Bay, Camustianavaig (NG 508 389). Grade C (8km).
Monday 24th March 2008: 11:00 to 14:00 - Easter Egg Scramble, Am Meall, Portree
Hair-brained Heron has lost her eggs … can you help find them in time to save the chicks? It will take cunning, skill and hard work to track them down (and win a prize!). All children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Meet at Am Meall (The Lump), Portree (NG 483 434). Grade A. Family Event. Just come along any time between 11am and 2pm to start the hunt!