Greshornish Point
Length: 6 km (3.75 miles) Time: 2 – 3 hours Terrain: Grassy paths, which can be very boggy in paces, and heather slopes. The path is rugged with a fair amount of up and down as it follows the coastline. Summary: The Greshornish Peninsular is a spectacular but rugged outcrop of land jutting into Loch…
Sgorr Horan or Beinn an Sguirr cliffs
Distance: 5km (3 miles) Time: 2 – 3 hours Terrain: Forestry tracks and moorland path which can be wet underfoot. Steep cliff edges mean care should be taken. One steep downhill section. Summary: This circular walk takes you to along the dramatic escarpment of Beinn an Sguirr, where Golden Eagles can often be seen riding…
The Shore at Carnach
Just a stroll To access this: on the B886 (which goes from Fairy Bridge to Trumpan) head to Halistra, go past the turning to Geary on the right. Shortly after this is a left hand turn for Cranach. This is an even more minor road. Continue to the bottom. This is deemed to be a…
Trumpan, Waternish Point and Geary circuit
Distance: 21.5 km (13.5 miles) Time: 6 – 8 hours Terrain: Straightforward walking to Waternish Point; much tougher and very challenging return walk across pathless ground with bogs, knee deep heather and some steep slopes above cliffs, before the finish on minor roads. Summary: A challenging circuit of Waternish Point with plenty of interest and…
Waternish Point
Distance: 13.5 km (8.5 miles) Time: 3 – 5 hours Terrain: Most of the approach walk is on a good track, boggy in places. The final approach to the headland is over pathless but fairly dry ground. Summary: Waternish Point is a wild but beautiful spot with wonderful sea views. In the summer months, it…