Skye

Routes

Armadale - Mallaig

Uig - Lochmaddy

Uig - Tarbert

One of the largest and most stunning of the Hebridean Islands, Skye is served by "MV Coruisk" from Mallaig.

The Cuillins, the highest, craggiest, and most majestic mountains in the Hebrides, form a continuous ridge to provide a truly spectacular aspect.

Mountaineers and rock climbers from all over the world come to these peaks to test their mettle, such is the quality and variety of challenges available, and the views are astounding. On a clear day, from the top of the Cuillins, the entire Hebridean archipelago is laid out on the blue Atlantic - a pattern of islands on a shining sea.

The Isle of Skye has a huge range of activities to offer. The rugged mountains supply exciting opportunities to serious hillwalkers and climbers while the coastline, and the less elevated hills and moors, give less energetic ramblers an endless choice of interesting walks.

Mountain guides can be hired to take you places in the Cuillins that you might not otherwise dare go, and there are a variety of organisations who will take you on gentler walks, and interpret the landscape and the wildlife you see on the way.

The waters around the island are ideal for all types of watersports and there are centres on Skye where you can go sea-kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, and diving.

For those who prefer less strenuous activities, several fascinating museums, castles, and gardens are on offer where visitors can learn about the past life of the island, or just while away the time enjoying the scenery.