scotland- isle of skye in 2 days! help

Old Mar 15th, 2003, 06:02 PM
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scotland- isle of skye in 2 days! help

I am trying to set up the best 2 nights in Skye. I am looking to do some walks in the Trotternish ridge area. Is there a full day walk that hits some touristy spots but also is a little secluded? Is there a B&B at the end of that walk?
Also, if we do this, are we missing out on the Cullins? Should we spend one night in Sligachan to hike a bit in the Cullins?
Will I be able to travel around easily without a car? Help, I am so confused!
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Old Mar 15th, 2003, 07:56 PM
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there is a bus service in skye that will take you from Kyleakin to Portree, but it's not very frequent and just rides along the A87. Still, the scenery is amazing.
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Old Mar 15th, 2003, 11:39 PM
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Erik, don't even dream of climbing the cuillins in March unless you are an experienced winter conditions climber. I AM SERIOUS.

Trotternish is not much better if you are going up. I'm afraid that, whilst I can give you stuff on the Cullins and Glen Brittle, and even the Storr, I have nothing on Trotternish in the house.

The Slig is worth it for the crack, at least at the weekends. Buses Ok but not spectacular
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1. The Black Cuillin is the tops.
2. Whereas I nearly always find that Sheila has beaten me to saying what I was going to say, I find her comment a bit pessimistic this time. I agree with it completely about trying to do the Cuillin Ridge but I am sure you could do an enjoyable, stimulating walk from Sligachan and overlook Coruisk without doing a single top if the conditions are bad and you might well be able to reach one of the easier points of the ridge.
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Don't miss Kilt Rock. It would be easier to get around with a car, although we found some the single-track roads a little harrowing. We were there in March, though and there was not much traffic.

Skye is the most beautiful place I've ever been; you will love it!
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