Pinnacle Ridge, Sgurr nan Gillean, June 2009

The magical or misty Isle of Skye, depending what the weather is like! But whatever the weather it is a very special place with a variety of scenery, geology and walking to suit everyone's abilities or head for heights! The Black Cuillin are probably the most well known mountains on the island and the majority of the summits require some scrambling but there are some lower but no less spectacular and striking hills too. The Red Cuillin are more rounded and 'walker friendly' with probably the best views onto the more famous Black Cuillin. In the north of the island lie the weird and wonderful rock formations of the Quirang and The Storr in the Trotternish area to explore.

Bla Bheinn, June 2009

There is no scrambling involved to reach the summit of Bla Bheinn. This is the only Black Cuillin hill that isn't attached to the main Cuillin ridge. Great views of the whole Black Cuillin from the summit and as with most other hills on Skye fantastic sea views.

The Storr. June 2007

Completely different geology and even climate await for an exploration to The Trotternish area in the north of Skye. The Storr and it's strange pinnacles are a fascinating place for hiking. The pinnacles are actually slowly slipping into the sea, catch them before they disappear! Up on the Storr summit grows the tiny and rare Icelandic Parslane flower. One of only two places in the whole of Britain where it grows.

Sgurr nan Gillean, June 2009

Probably the finest summit on the main Cuiilin ridge, Sgurr nan Gillean. It can also be appreciated by the minor peak close by, Sgurr an Uhama which is just walking.

Elgol & The Cuillin, June 2007

The beautiful and easy walk in to Loch Coruisg from Elgol is a great low level walk in it's own right. There are many options starting from Elgol including an ascent of Bla Bheinn's South ridge which is much quieter and more spectacular than the usual route from Loch Slapin. Another peak easily reached is the modest Sgurr na Stri, giving fine views down onto Loch Coruisg and all the main Cuillin ridge.

View from Bruach na Frithe, June 2009

One of the easiest summits on the Black Cuillin ridge, Bruache na Frithe, gives spectacular pararamic views. A great way up is to ascend the North ridge which is easy scrambling and down vis the Bastier Gorge, finishing at the legendary Sligachan Hotel for a cool beer! There are 11 Munros on Skye with 4 'easy' summits to tackle.

South ridge Blaven, June 2011

The fabulous south ridge of Blaven from Camasunary Bay makes the best walking route up to the summit. Just a few places of easy scrambling with great vuews in all directions. 

Glen Sligachan and the south ridge of Blaven. July 2011

If the hills are not for you then there are many fantastic lowere level walks on Skye. The classic walk through Glen Sligachan is one of them. 9 miles of ever changing mountain and lochan scenery. With the Black Cuillin on one side and the Red Cuillin on the other it definately feels you are still in the mountains without walking up them!