Macleod's Tables

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Macleod's Tables are two curious flat-topped hills prominent in views from many parts of Skye. Their ascent gives a very rough, pathless moorland walk but with great views.

Terrain

Pathless rough moorland walking for the approaches; the Tables themselves have steep grassy slopes

Public Transport

None to start. Bus 56 to Glendale; ask to get off at Orbost road end, 3.5km from the start.

Start

Start of track near bend in road to Orbost House. Open start point in Google Maps for directions.

Hillwalking in Winter

Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.

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