• Meet your guide in Inverness (airport/train station) at 10am and be transported to The Isle of Skye.
• You will have an opportunity to explore the town of Portree for a couple of hours before packing your bags and heading to the north of the island.
• Take a short hike to the most northern tip of the island for our first night of wild camping

Distance: 15 km
Ascent/Descent: 350m/250m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

• The trail starts from Skye’s most northerly tip, Rubha Hunish, and follows a spectacular but rough section of the coastline, continuing above dramatic cliffs to reach Flodigarry for a night of wild camping

Distance: 22 km
Ascent/Descent: 1,700m/1,400m
Hiking Time: 9-11 hours

• The most challenging stage of the trail as you climb from Flodigarry beneath the amazing rock formations of The Quiraing, continuing south on the Trotternish Ridge towards the Storr where you will setup your campsite
• The rewards are tremendous – this must be one of the most dramatic ridge traverses in Britain!
• The day will end with a wild camp amongst the dramatic scenery of your surroundings

Distance: 17 km
Ascent/Descent: 500m/900m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

• The third stage of the Skye Trail, takes a short section of road which leads to a fabulous parade along the top of dramatic coastal cliffs with superb views.
• You will restock supplies in Portree and spend the night in a local hostel and dinner in the pub (after a hot shower, of course!)

• You have the option of either hiking stage 4 of the trail, or seeing the trail in the comfort of the minibus.
• You can also visit some other local attractions that are not on the trail (e.g. Fairy Pools, Talisker distillery, Glenbrittle Beach).
• You will spend a night in a bunkhouse overlooking a beautiful sea loch and next to our favourite pub on the island (perfect for dinner and refreshment).

Distance: 15 km
Ascent/Descent: 400m/400m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

• You hike beneath the famous Cuillins to a remote beach. From here a vertiginous cliff path with fantastic views across the water to the Cuillin reaches Elgol (you may camp on a beach before you reach Elgol).
• This will be a shorter hiking day, to allow you to ease back into the trail after the rest day

Distance: 17 km
Ascent/Descent: 400m/400m
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

• A lovely day with great views to Sleat and the small isles, ending at the small village of Torrin – Depending on the weather, you may be spending our final night on a summit with views over the bay, the ocean and the mountains, or next to a beach which often has visits from the local seal colony.

Distance: 18 km
Ascent/Descent: 500m/500m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

• The final stage follows the coast from Torrin to the cleared villages of Suisnish and Boreraig before heading inland to pick up the Marble Line, the old railroad route into Broadford, and the end of the Trail
• You will check-in to your accommodation and celebrate the completion of the Skye Trail with a hearty meal and drinks

• After a leisurely breakfast you will be transported back to Inverness for drop-off at either train station or airport (expect to arrive at Inverness for approximately 2pm)
• Optional: Board The Caledonian Sleeper train at 7pm for a relaxing journey to London/Birmingham/Crewe. The train is scheduled to arrive at London Euston around 8am on Monday