PADDLER 52
Point of Sleat
Hunish . It was common for places in Skye to be named by both the Gaels and the Vikings , which is where you get doublings like Rubha Hunish , which is named ‘ headland ’ twice . Rubha , a word you will often come across on the Scottish coast , is Gaelic for headland and pronounced roo-a with the bh silent . The suffix -nish is the old Norse equivalent and means nose .
Whichever way you go around it , do not miss out on Eilean Trodaigh , where incredible caves and beautiful cliffs await you . It ’ s also worth doing the 5km crossing to Fladda Chuain , where you can see extraordinary birdlife and experience fast tidal flow whizzing past as you come out of the caves . You get stunning views of the Outer Hebrides and Torridon , Raasay and Rona from here . It ’ s worth heading south from Kilmaluag to see the sea stacks of Bàgh nan Gunnaichean ( Bay of the guns ). 15km incl . Trodaigh , 28km incl Fladda Chuain . While you are up in Trotternish , why not walk through the Quirang or up to the Old Man of Storr ?
North End
CAMPING
All the sights mentioned can be explored on separate day trips , but many can also be combined into a longer camping expedition . Although Skye can be a busy place on land , many remote beaches are only accessible by sea , where you can wild camp and be entirely on your own .
If camping does not appeal to you , Skye has a wide range of accommodation options ; from pods to highend hotels , there is plenty of choice . However , in the summer , early booking is advised . There is plenty to do on Skye to keep yourself occupied for a week or two , especially as an outdoor enthusiast .
Loch Eishort