This guide aims to enhance any visit to arguable the most famous of Scotland's Hebridean islands, by collecting together 87 of the best walks and scrambles. The author, clearly under the influence of Skye's magic, waxes at some length about the island's charms. Helpful. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in finding out information about the The Isle of Skye. The Isle of Skye - Cicerone Press. The Isle of Skye Terry Marsh No preview available - 2010. European postage from £2 per item. The newsletter you will want to read! SKU. https://allthingscuillin.co.uk/ Find out more about the guidebook on https://www.cicerone.co.uk/skyes-cuillin-ridge-traverse , where you can also view our full range of guidebooks to outdoor travel in the UK and across the world. Get the latest news, articles and offers in our newsletter sent to you every two weeks. Cicerone Guides: Walking the Isle of Skye Graded Walks and Scrambles throughout Skye, Including the Cuillin. After quitting a conventional career in York, Paul has spent many years living and working in Scotland and is the co-founder of the Walkhighlands website, a free online guide and forum for walkers in Scotland. Qty. Rose Croft B&B now closed but there is an alternative self-contained accommodation available : contact Suilven B&B, Elgol, Suilvenelgol@btinternet.com, Tel: 01471 866379. Guidebook with 87 walks and scrambles on the Isle of Skye. This guidebook describes 87 of the best walks and scrambles on the Isle of Skye. He is the author or revision author/editor of over 100 guidebooks, including the award-winning Cicerone guides to the Coast to Coast Walk (first published in 1993), The Shropshire Way (1999) and Great Mountain Days in the Pennines (2013). We will never spam you, sell your data or send emails from third parties. From Rubha Hunish in the north, the Skye Trail heads along the Trotternish Ridge and past the Cuillin to Broadford in the south. Free 1st Class postage on UK orders. 0 Comment Report abuse hans voerman. The author is clearly an expert and shares his knowledge in an easy to read way. Showcasing the main traverse and the other classic scrambles in the area, both volumes feature official Harvey mapping, numbered topos and … Fast free 1st Class postage on UK orders. Walks visit the most awe-inspiring scenery on Skye, including Sleat and South-East Skye, Strath, Minginish, Duirinish, Waternish, Trotternish and the Cuillin. 4.0 out of 5 stars good usefull book. Cicerone says: This guidebook describes the challenging 80-mile (128km) Skye Trail, a week-long trek across the magical Isle of Skye, the largest island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides. Owing to increasing erosion of the final section of the path, the author has revised the route of Walk 5.1 Ard Mòr Sea Arches (previously entitled 'Ardmore Point'). We apologise for this inconvenience, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald, Stage 3 Storr to Portree via the coastline, Stage 6B Bla Bheinn alpine variant – Camasunary to Torrin, https://www.facebook.com/glasnakillewigwamelgol, British Isles Challenges, Collections and Activities, North East England, Yorkshire Dales and Pennines, Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria, Pyrenees and France/Spain cross-border routes, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo, International Challenges, Collections and Activities. GPX files are available for many of our books. We have nearly 400 books covering many countries, and our collection is growing all the time. About the Author A writer and photographer since 1978, Terry Marsh specialises in the outdoors, the countryside, walking and travel worldwide. If you don’t love our mix of new books, articles, offers and competitions, you can unsubscribe at any time. Cicerone - Walking the Isle of Skye. The Isle of Skye is the most scenically awe-inspiring of Scotland's many islands; for many walkers and climbers it is a promised land. Browse and purchase our full range of guidebooks in our downloadable Catalogue. This third edition of Terry Marsh's walking and scrambling guide to Skye, the Hebrides, northwest Scotland, updated using digital mapping and GPS. Join over 30,000 enthusiasts from around the world. He is also practical about the challenges of weather, terrain, and not least, the infamous midges. page 102 Elgol - Rose Croft B&B now closed but there are a number of alternatives: Self-contained accommodation : contact Suilven B&B, Elgol,Suilvenelgol@btinternet.com, Tel: 01471 866379, Glasnakille Wigwams has no website or phone only FB https://www.facebook.com/glasnakillewigwamelgol. The map on p81 shows the position of the old bothy (now a private dwelling), the new one is on the eastern side of Camasunary, beyond the private house as you head towards the sea. 1 in stock. In 2003-4 he undertook a 4000-mile continuous backpack across Europe with his wife Helen. No reviews. Add to cart. Walks range from coastal walks to Munros with exposure for experienced scramblers. This guidebook describes the challenging 80-mile (128km) Skye Trail, a week-long trek across the magical Isle of Skye, the largest island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund. Add to Basket. 192049. Walks range from coastal walks to Munros with … We apologise for this inconvenience, 1.1 Gleann Meadhonach, Loch a’Ghlinne and Dalavil, 2.1 Broadford Coast Path (Irishman’s Point), 2.18 Suidhe Biorach (Prince Charles’ Cave), 3.5 Fionn Choire, Bealach nan Lice and Sgurr a’Fionn Choire, 3.9 Sgurr Thuilm, Sgurr a’Mhadaidh and Sgurr a’Ghreadaidh, 3.10 Sgurr na Banachdich and Sgurr nan Gobhar, 3.12 Sgurr Dearg and Inaccessible Pinnacle, 3.15 Coir’ a’Ghrunnda and Loch Coir’ a’Ghrunnda, 4.1 Loch Bharcasaig, Idrigill Point and MacLeod’s Maidens, 4.4 Healabhal Bheag (MacLeod’s Table South), 4.5 Healabhal Mhor (MacLeod’s Table North), 6.11 Ruadh nam Brathairean (Brothers’ Point), 6.12 Loch Cuithir, Sgurr a’Mhadaidh Ruaidh and Baca Ruadh, Appendix C Useful information and contact details, British Isles Challenges, Collections and Activities, North East England, Yorkshire Dales and Pennines, Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria, Pyrenees and France/Spain cross-border routes, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo, International Challenges, Collections and Activities. Now in its third edition, this guide visits all corners of the island as well as the renowned Cuillin. He is a Life Member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild. After a failed attempt on the Skye’s Cuillin Ridge traverse in 2019, Caroline returned this year to have another go. Worldwide postage from £3 per item. The Cuillin Ridge doesn’t have to just be a figment of your imagination. He is the author of over 45 books, including the award-winning Cicerone guides to the Northern Coast to Coast Walk, The Dales Way, Walking on the Isle of Man and The West Highland Way. He has been climbing since the 1980s with ... ISLE OF SKYE Rona Gairloch Dunvegan Portree Sligachan Glen Brittle Elgol Drynoch Ardvasar Mallaig Kyle of Lochalsh Uig Broadford 0 0 5 miles 10km … There is a great general description of the route in the blue box at the beginning which has descriptions of interest about the area you are walking in. I have not used it in the field yet ,but it surely describes a lot of walks to do. From Rubha Hunish in the north, the Skye Trail heads along the Trotternish Ridge and past the Cuillin to Broadford in the south, with an option to tackle Bla Bheinn en route. This guidebook describes 87 walks and scrambles on the Isle of Skye, visiting the island's most awe-inspiring scenery including Sleat and South-East Skye, Strath, Minginish, Duirinish, Waternish, Trotternish and the Cuillin. To many, the Isle of Skye needs no introduction. £14.99. About Help Blog Jobs Established 1985 NHBS GmbH Covid-19 Adrian Trendall, a guide on the Isle of Skye, has written a book published by Cicerone called Skye’s Cuillin Ridge Traverse. This Cicerone hiking guide offers nearly 90 walks on the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides. The routes explore many different landscapes on the island, ranging from ... www.cicerone.co.uk - Contact sarah@cicerone.co.uk - Or call 01539 562 069. Although the author declines to grade his offerings for degree of difficulty, it is clear that walking on Skye can … This is not a walk for solo walkers because of its remoteness and overall difficulty, nor is it a walk for other than the strongest walkers; good navigational skills are also needed, as is a solution to the need to have transport at both ends, and, most certainly, the walk should not be contemplated following a prolonged period of rainfall. The mapping is accurate enough to use in an emergency but would only cover your route and nothing else. Free delivery. This would easily be the only hiking guide you would want for the island. Lancashire-born writer and photographer Dr Terry Marsh specialises in the outdoors and travel. More information... ContentsIntroduction History Geology Flora and fauna How to get there Facilities and accommodation Using this guide Access Safety Maps Paths Language1 Sleat and South-east Skye1.1 Gleann Meadhonach, Loch a’Ghlinne and Dalavil1.2 Point of Sleat1.3 Armadale1.4 Sgurr na Coinnich1.5 Beinn na Caillich1.6 Ben Aslak1.7 Kylerhea Glen Circuit1.8 Leitir Fura1.9 Kyle Rhea Trail2 StrathBroadford2.1 Broadford Coast Path (Irishman’s Point)North of Strath Suardal2.2 Coire Gorm Horseshoe2.3 Beinn na Cro2.4 Srath Mór and Srath BeagSouth of Strath Suardal2.5 Suisnish and BoreraigCuillin Outliers2.6 Bla Bheinn2.7 Sgurr nan Each2.8 Garbh-bheinn2.9 Belig2.10 Glas Bheinn Mhór2.11 South Ainort CircularThe Red Hills2.12 Marsco2.13 The Beinn Deargs2.14 Glamaig2.15 Glen SligachanStrathaird Peninsula2.16 Kilmarie to Camasunary2.17 Camasunary to Elgol2.18 Suidhe Biorach (Prince Charles’ Cave)2.19 Rubha na h-Easgainne2.20 Spar Cave3 MinginishThe Cuillin3.1 Sgurr nan Gillean3.2 Sgurr Beag and Sgurr na h-Uamha3.3 Coire a’Bhasteir Am Basteir3.4 Sgurr a’Bhasteir3.5 Fionn Choire, Bealach nan Lice and Sgurr a’Fionn Choire3.6 Bruach na Frithe3.7 Coire na Creiche3.8 Coire a’Ghreadaidh3.9 Sgurr Thuilm, Sgurr a’Mhadaidh and Sgurr a’Ghreadaidh3.10 Sgurr na Banachdich and Sgurr nan Gobhar3.11 Eas Mor and Coire na Banachdich3.12 Sgurr Dearg and Inaccessible Pinnacle3.13 Coire Lagan3.14 Sgurr Alasdair3.15 Coir’ a’Ghrunnda and Loch Coir’ a’Ghrunnda3.16 The South Cuillin ridge3.17 Loch an Fhir-bhallaich3.18 Rubh’ an DùnainGlen Sligachan3.19 Harta and Lota Corries3.20 Druim Hain and Sgurr na Stri3.21 Loch CoruiskLoch Brittle to Loch Bracadale3.22 Glen Brittle Forest Walk3.23 Talisker Bay3.24 Oronsay4 Duirinish4.1 Loch Bharcasaig, Idrigill Point and MacLeod’s Maidens4.2 Glen Ollisdal and MacLeod’s Maidens4.3 Duirinish Coastal Path4.4 Healabhal Bheag (MacLeod’s Table South)4.5 Healabhal Mhor (MacLeod’s Table North)4.6 Lorgill Bay4.7 Lorgill, The Hoe and Ramasaig Bay4.8 Waterstein Head4.9 Neist Point4.10 Uiginish Point4.11 The Coral Beaches4.12 Lovaig Bay5 Waternish5.1 Ard Mòr Sea Arches5.2 Unish and Waternish Point5.3 Beinn an Sguirr5.4 Loch Diubaig and Greshornish Point6 Trotternish and PortreeTrotternish6.1 Meall Tuath and Rubha Hunish6.2 Loch Sneosdal and Creag Sneosdal6.3 Loch Hasco6.4 The Quiraing and Meall na Suiramach6.5 Meall na Suiramach6.6 The Old Man of Storr6.7 The Storr6.8 The Trotternish Ridge6.9 Biode Buidhe6.10 Beinn Edra6.11 Ruadh nam Brathairean (Brothers’ Point)6.12 Loch Cuithir, Sgurr a’Mhadaidh Ruaidh and Baca Ruadh6.13 Inver Tote and the Lealt waterfall6.14 Bearreraig Bay6.15 Sithean Bhealaich ChumhaingPortree6.16 Glen Varrigill Forest Walk6.17 Ben Tianavaig6.18 The Braes and Dunan an AisilidhAppendix A Further readingAppendix B Glossary of Gaelic wordsAppendix C Useful information and contact details. If you would like to send us a review then please use our International shipping available. So it, like most of its owners, will be ready to withstand whatever weather is prevalent. He is also practical about the challenges of weather, terrain, and not least, the infamous midges. She has co-authored 11 walking books about Scotland with Paul. My husband, G, and I made good use of the book during two mountain days – and a total of eight Munro summits – this summer. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund. He is also practical about the challenges of weather, terrain, and not least, the infamous midges. Not only limited to the popular routes on the Black Cuillin or Skye’s 12 Munros, the guide offers a comprehensive selection of routes in all areas of the island; in Sleat and South-East Skye, Strath, Minginish, Duirinish, Waternish … Other Cicerone guides by the author The Coast to Coast Walk Geocaching in the UK Great Mountain Days in Snowdonia Great Mountain Days in the Pennines The Dales Way The Isle of Man The Isle of Skye The Severn Way The West Highland Way Walking on the Isle of Man Walking in the Forest of Bowland and Pendle Walking on the West Pennine Moors Not only limited to the popular routes on the Black Cuillin or Skye's 12 Munros, the … Living on Skye and working as a photographer and mountain guide means I rarely leave home without a camera. He is also practical about the challenges of weather, terrain, and not least, the infamous midges. Originally from Devon, she has gradually been moving north and has lived and worked in the Scottish Highlands since 2005. 2020/11/18. Over two volumes, this guide covers everything needed to prepare for and complete a successful traverse over this spectacular ridge. As yet unwaymarked, the route demands navigational skill, fitness and self-reliance and is therefore suitable for experienced backpackers and mountain walkers. Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013. Although the author declines to grade his offerings for degree of difficulty, it is clear that walking on … This guidebook describes 87 of the best walks and scrambles on the Isle of Skye. Worldwide postage from £3 per item. Cicerone The Isle of Skye, Paperback by Marsh, Terry, ISBN 1852847891, ISBN-13 9781852847890, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Guidebook with 87 walks and scrambles on the Isle of Skye. Series: Cicerone British Mountains Guides. 150g. This volume covers the northern Highlands (north of the Great Glen), the Cairngorms and Isle of Skye. He has co-authored 11 walking books with Helen and is currently on the local outdoor access panel for the Cairngorms National Park. Covering popular and lesser-known routes, it is ideal both for Munro-baggers and those who simply love great mountain walking, and is a convenient size for slipping in a rucksack. Paul has a lifelong passion for walking and exploring the outdoors. If you don’t love our mix of new books, articles, offers and competitions, you can unsubscribe at any time. It is a place of elemental forces, a land that man has barely scratched. SPORTS & RECREATION / Mountaineering Sports … By: Terry Marsh (Author) 285 pages, colour photos, colour maps . They This Cicerone hiking guide offers nearly 90 walks on the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides. Suitable for experienced backpackers and mountain walkers. ISBN: 9781852847890 Edition: 4 Paperback waterproof PVC cover Jan 2015 Usually dispatched within … The Isle of Skye A Cicerone guide British Walking Series: Author: Terry Marsh: Edition: illustrated, reprint: Publisher: Cicerone Press, 2009: ISBN: 1852845600, 9781852845605: Length: 288 pages: Subjects: Travel › Europe › Great Britain. Browse and purchase our full range of guidebooks in our downloadable Catalogue. Just sign into your account to access them. 87 walks and scrambles in … The Skye Trail - A week long walk through Skye - Cicerone Press Guide The Skye Trail is a week long backpacking route across the Isle of Skye. The guide comes with a hardwearing plastic cover and is a nice compact size. 2016) Language: English. Updated and in full color with extensive photographs and maps, it describes hard, demanding … Available. www.cicerone.co.uk Skye’s Cuillin Ridge Traverse Strategies, advice, detailed topo booklet and 10 classic scrambles by Adrian Trendall About the Author Adrian is a mountain guide and photographer living on Skye. It has that superb format of the publisher. Just sign into your account to access them. Get the latest news, articles and offers in our newsletter sent to you every two weeks. The walks and scrambles in this book are not graded, contrary to the information on the cover. For many it remains a dream, but it is within reach of many walkers and scramblers. Walks visit the most awe-inspiring scenery on Skye, including Sleat and south-east Skye, Strath, Minginish, Duirinish, Waternish, Trotternish and the Cuillin. It is a place of elemental forces, a land that man has barely scratched. The descriptions are detailed and accompanied by an OS 1:50 000 map of your chosen walk. The newsletter you will want to read! 0% interest free finance now available. Helen is a firm believer that travelling on foot allows you to meet people and see things that would otherwise be overlooked and it's with this attitude that she co-founded the Scottish walker's website Walkhighlands in 2007. Publisher: Cicerone Press, 1996 (new edit. Adrian is the author of Cicerone's guidebook to Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse and runs All Things Cuillin, a guiding and photography company, with his wife Bridgette. Trustpilot. The author, clearly under the influence of Skye's magic, waxes at some length about the island's charms. Buy Cicerone Guides: Scrambles in Skye: NHBS - JW Parker, Cicerone Press. Click to have a closer look. Due to Coronavirus transport impacts, international shipping will be suspended until the second week of January. All in all the Cicerone Isle of Skye guide is a well research and written guide that is a perfect companion for your trip and collection. ... Cicerone Guide to the Skye Trail; Harvey Skye Trail map; Walkhighlands Skye Trail Online … Verified Purchase. This guidebook describes 87 of the best walks and scrambles on the Isle of Skye. Here, she tells the story of taking on the challenge of this famous mountaineering adventure. Having just finished writing a guidebook, Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse, for Cicerone Press, which required a lot of photos, I thought I’d write down a few thoughts based on the most frequent questions I am asked about my photography.