Much of Skye is straightforward boggy/rocky hiking territory, some peaks are strictly rock-climbing territory, difficult of access up and down. Don't go assuming that hills are the same everywhere. I was used to the great whaleback hills of the Cairngorms and Galloway, so the sharp pinnacles of the Black Cuillin came as a shock. Coupled with the suddenly changeable and severe North Atlantic weather this can be more of a challenge than many are ready for. As Billy Connolly put it so eloquently; take a [
expletive deleted] raincoat. Now we have all the "Don't do that you'll die!" warnings out of the way, there is planty to do if the weather is bad - beach-combing for fossils, sea shells, etc., watching seals and otters, looking out for eagles, hawks and other interesting birds, watching the boats bob around in the harbours, wandering up glens, exploring old ruined castles, stuffing your face with delicious local seafood, etc.
- Black Cuillin
- Pointy Bits of Black Cuillin
- Quiraing, Norse Gods' Chess-Pieces
- Sgurr Alasdair
- Danger Signs, Storr.