Summary: Waternish Point is a wild but beautiful spot with wonderful sea views. In the summer months it is an excellent place to see whales and dolphins as they feed in the turbulent waters off the point. This walk is generally level and easy to follow, first on a clear track but then a short pathless grassy section heading to the small lighthouse at the Point. On the way you pass the impressive remains of two iron-age brochs. These are worth short detours to explore their thick stone walls and to ponder on the skills of their makers and their need to build such strong defensive walls to hide within. The walk starts from the remains of Trumpan Church, itself a testament to the sometimes bloody history of the island. On the first Sunday in May 1578 the local MacLeods were gathered for worship in the church. In 1578 the Macdonalds of Uist, seeking revenge for a violent raid of the previous year, barricaded the church, which was packed full of worshipping MacLeods, and set fire to the thatch. All except one girl were burnt to death, she ran to Dunvegan and raised the alarm, whereupon the famous Macleod Fairy Flag was unveiled and an army of Macleods massacred the Macdonalds in turn. The walk to the point today offers a peaceful respite and the superb clifftop sections have wide views across the stunning scenery.

Summary: A challenging circuit of Waternish Point with plenty of interest and fabulous views including a section of little-visited coastline for a real 'get away from it all' feel. The circuit starts from the remains of Trumpan Church where you can read about the bloody feud between the local Macleods and the MacDonalds of Uist. From here the walk is straightfoward, passing close to two excellent iron-age brochs on the way to the small lighthouse at Waternish Point. This is one of the best places on Skye for spotting marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks and seals. From here the route becomes more rugged and challenging, keeping close to the dramatic clifftops and climbing heathery slopes with views of natural arches and sea caves. Several detours inland are necessary to pass deep inlets. Eventually the crofting townshop of Geary is reached. From here the walk follows the minor road, with lovely views over the Ascrib Isles, to return across the moorland to Trumpan and the start of the walk. A challenging and varied days walk for experienced hillwalkers.

Summary: This circular walk takes you to along the dramatic escarpment of Beinn an Sguirr, where Golden Eagles can often be seen riding the thermals or perched on the inaccessible crags. From this point, the Ascrib Isles can be seen below and to each side the dramatic landscapes of Waternish and Trotternish. Further afield, the Isle of Harris can be seen in the distance, and on a clear day you can make out the black and white Calmac ferry plying across the water. The walk is straightforward, mostly on forestry tracks and signed paths. However it can be very boggy on the open moorland section and forestry harvesting operations sometimes means care needs to be taken if people are working in the area. The walk starts and finishes at Gillen, an isolated crofting community.

Summary: The Greshornish Peninsular is a spectacular but rugged outcrop of land jutting into Loch Snizort. This circular walk starts at the Greshornish House Hotel and follows clear paths around the dramatic coast, making an excellent half day outing. The route climbs and descends steeply following the line of the cliffs, with stunning scenery including sea caves, small islands, and the summit of Maol na h-Airde which passes above the highest and most impressive cliffs on the walk. On a clear day, the Waternish and Trotternish peninsulas can be viewed from here as well as the mountains on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Towards the end of the walk, the remains of an iron-age fort, Dun na h-Airde, are passed. Built a top a prominent crag above the sea, this fort would have been a strategic defensive lookout in times of Viking raids. Passing through crofting land, the route passes Greshornish Shellfish farm, where 120 tonnes of mussels are grown every year in the sheltered waters of Loch Greshornish.