Skye Island

The Skye Trail is a well-known but little-traveled trail that runs the length of the ancient Isle of Skye. The 127-kilometer unmarked route traverses the most stunning terrain on the island, from the Trotternish Ridge to the Cuillin mountain range. There are no waymarks throughout the route, and several areas do not even have a trail. However, if you hike the path from north to south in seven days, you will be escorted by an expert guide who is extremely familiar with the terrain.

The Fairy Pools, located at Glenbrittle at the foot of the Black Cuillins, are stunning crystal-clear blue pools on the River Brittle. These well-known pools attract people from all over the world because they provide excellent 'Wild Swimming' for anyone daring enough to enter the frigid water. For the less daring, these lovely Fairy Pools provide for great photo opportunities. The trek to the pools follows the same path both ways. The whole return distance to the first large waterfall and pool is 2.4km, with an average duration of 40 minutes to complete the hike (with no stops). Most visitors will spend some time exploring the many pools as they make their way up the river from the first waterfall.

The Old Man of Storr is perhaps the most renowned and busiest trek on the Island. The 'Old Man' is a massive granite pinnacle that stands tall and can be seen for miles. The Storr, as part of the Trotternish ridge, was formed by a large ancient landside, leaving one of the world's most photographed vistas. The Storr walk follows the same way up and down, beginning and ending at the same location (the carpark). It is 3.8 kilometers long and takes an average of 1 hour 15 minutes to complete (with no stops).

Location: Scotland

Level of difficulty: medium

Duration of the trip: 1-2 hours