The Skye Trail (Guided & Supported)

A 7-day guided walk on the Isle of Skye, hiking south to north on this beautiful, mountainous island off the west coast of Scotland. The Skye Trail is a challenging, unofficial long distance route and a fantastic way to see the many wonders of Skye.

The challenge of this trail is well worth the effort as you will experience some of the most breath-taking scenery in Scotland. You will pass ruins of deserted villages, destroyed in the Highland Clearances; have multiple views of the Cuillin Ridge; walk over the spectacular Trotternish Ridge; and the opportunity to see the Isle of Skye's wonderful array of wildlife, including seals, otters and eagles.

What's Included with this Holiday

  • 7 days guided walking
  • B&B accommodation (8 nights)
  • A qualified UK Mountain Leader as your guide
  • The support of a dedicated Trek Manager
  • A Skye Trail information pack
  • Luggage transfers
  • Max group size of 12
  • Support Vehicle

Walking Itinerary

Day 1: Broadford to Torrin (11.5 miles / 18.5 km)

Day 2: Torrin to Elgol (10 miles / 16 km)

Day 3: Elgol to Sligachan (11.5 miles / 18.5 km)

Day 4: Sligachan to Portree (12 miles / 19.5 km)

Day 5: Portree to The Storr (9 miles / 14.5 km)

Day 6: The Trotternish Ridge (14 miles / 22.5 km)

Day 7: The Quiraing to Kilmaluag (10.5 miles / 17 km)

You can find a detailed Skye Trail itinerary on our website.

From £1399 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

April — September

Contact details

Thistle Trekking

Hawthorn Cottage
Lilliesleaf
Melrose
Scottish Borders
UK
TD6 9JA

Tour information

Starting

  • Broadford

Length

9 Days

Type

  • Small Group (1-16)

Tour prices


From £1399 Per Adult

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Prices are subject to change depending on season

Thistle Trekking

Tour company information

Thistle Trekking

Thistle Trekking provides guided trekking, walking and mountaineering holidays in the UK, including the West Highland Way, the Cape Wrath Trail and the Skye Trail. All our guided treks give you the luxury of enjoying the walk without having to worry about organising all the details. All our guides have as a minimum the Mountain Leader qualification and all our treks include accommodation, baggage transfer and the back-up of a support vehicle. This means you can just enjoy the trail and let us do all the worrying for you!

Opening times

Our treks, walks and mountain trips run from April through to the end of September. Trip Calendar: https://thistletrekking.co.uk/trip-calendar/?mnth=all&yr=2026&viewMode=list

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