Isle of Skye - Walking the Mountains
Bag some of Skye’s most beautiful peaks with a qualified Mountain Leader and a small group of fellow challengers on a 7-night adventure.
Experience Type: Multi-Day Experience
Duration: 7 nights
Accommodation: Hostel
Group Size: Maximum 8
Level: Tough (Walking) - this is a real challenge with tough but incredibly rewarding days in the mountains
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, accept trained assistance dogs
In a Nutshell:
Hike up to some of Skye’s most breathtaking peaks with a qualified Mountain Leader.
Enjoy walks along hiking routes through Skye’s stunning landscapes - you won’t find views like this anywhere else!
Walk and chill out on our dedicated mid-week rest day with a fantastic group of like-minded mountain walkers.
Relax in cosy hostel accommodation and head out for hearty local fare each evening.
Looking for less strenuous walks? Take a look at our Isle of Skye - Adventure & Explore experience.
Collections: Scotland : Walking the Mountains
How do we grade our walks?
Hike in the epic, otherworldly mountains of the Isle of Skye
For walkers, the Isle of Skye has it all. During this week-long trip, we’ll aim to show you the best-of-the-best that Skye has to offer.
Whether it’s tackling the Black or Red Cuillin mountains or the Trotternish Ridge, expect to experience impressive, dramatic scenery that’s nothing short of jaw-dropping.
You’ll walk with a qualified Mountain Leader who’ll share expert advice on getting the most out of our days in the mountains.
And after a day out summit-bagging, you’ll be able to kick back in comfortable hostel accommodation and enjoy a glass of wine with your fellow challengers. Perfect!
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
You can be collected from Glasgow on Day 1. We offer collection at around 8:30am from Glasgow city centre and 8:45am from Glasgow Airport.
Once we arrive at our base for the week, we’ll have a walk around the local area and head to a local pub or restaurant to get to know the group and talk about our upcoming adventures over a tasty meal (dinners are not included in the price of this trip).
Days 2 - 7
On most of these days we’ll aim for a long mountain walk. Because we have several days, we’re able to be flexible with our options and respond to both the weather conditions and what the group wants to achieve, so we’re always able to get the most out of every day.
Our guides have lots of possible peaks and routes to choose from (it’s a landscape made for epic walks!), and some of the options include:
Blabheinn - The only member of the Black Cuillin not on the main ridge, Blabheinn is a huge mountain that looks and feels like a giant medieval castle, with bare rocky battlements soaring up into the clouds. Despite appearances, there are walking routes to the top, where stunning views can be had of the main Cuillin ridge and Loch Slapin. It is the only Skye Munro to lie east of Glen Sligachan, so it gives a unique perspective of Skye’s geography.
Beinn na Caillich - This member of the red hills is unmistakeable, standing proud above Broadford and the first mountain anyone is confronted with who drives over the Skye bridge. It lies close to our accommodation and can be accompanied by an ascent of two more peaks to create a fine round of the central coire, Coire Gorm.
Usually, half-way through the week we’ll take a ‘rest day’, giving you time to enjoy shorter walk or a little of Skye’s more sedate side - before heading back into the mountains the next day! You might explore the village of Broadford, stroll along the sea shore, go wildlife watching, or head to a local distillery.
Each evening we’ll head out somewhere local for dinner (not included) - we know all the best places serving food for hungry hikers!
Day 8
This morning we’ll pack up and leave Skye after an incredible week of exploring the summits.
We aim to be back in Glasgow between 3-5pm on the last day and can drop you back in the city centre or at the airport. Please book onward travel accordingly, to allow for flexibility with the return time to the city centre or airport - we do allow for some stops on the journey, but we (sadly!) can’t control the traffic.
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Included:
7 nights’ hostel accommodation based in the coastal village of Broadford.
4 days of guided walking in the mountains of Skye with a qualified Mountain Leader.
Breakfasts on each morning we’re in our accommodation.
Packed lunches for each day we’re out in the mountains.
Optional return travel to Skye from Glasgow.
Not included:
Evening meals - we’ll head out to local pubs and restaurants for tasty meals together each evening.
Any alcoholic drinks.
Additional excursions or activities that may incur a cost.
Lunches on our travel days (Days 1 and 8).
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What level of fitness is needed?
This trip is rated ‘Tough’. You’ll need to be a confident walker with experience on big hills and mountains, and be prepared for long days with lots of ascent and descent. The views from the top will be worth the effort!
Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely! In fact, the majority of our attendees are solo travellers.
When and where should I arrive?
If you would like shuttle collection from Glasgow, we can pick you up from Glasgow Central at approximately 9am and Glasgow Airport at around 9.30am on Day 1.
If you would prefer to drive to Skye yourself and meet the group there, we’ll be based in the village of Broadford - we’ll send you the accommodation details closer to the time of the trip.
What transport is provided during this trip?
We can will provide a return shuttle collection from Glasgow on Days 1 and 8, and will drive you to the start of our mountain walks each day.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this trip, except for registered assistance dogs.
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Good to know:
Transportation to the venue
We offer free collection from Glasgow city centre for this trip, picking you up at 8:30am to transfer you to Skye. We can also offer an airport collection at 8:45am. Collections must be booked at least one month before travel.
City Centre Collection: ibis Styles Glasgow Central, 8:30am
116 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 7DN. (Please note: a discount code for this hotel can be given if you plan to stay in Glasgow the night before. Details will be issued after booking.)
Glasgow Airport Collection, 8:45am
Pick-up & Drop-off area located outside the main terminal building in car park 2.
If you wish to make your own way to Skye you are welcome to arrive at the Broadford hostel anytime from 5pm onwards. Please note you may then need to drive yourself to locations during the trip, though this will depend on space in the transfer vehicle.
Returns
We aim to be back in Glasgow between 3-5pm on the last day, and can drop you back in the city centre or at the airport (if you’d been collected by us at the start of the trip). Please do not book return flights earlier than 6pm.