The Sand River Trail is a low-level, waymarked moorland walk offering glorious views to Skye, Slioch and the Torridon Mountains. It has an archaeological theme, showing the changing pattern of life on the peninsula over the last 2,000 years - both human and land changes. Dogs aren't allowed.

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1. Sand River Trail loop from Big Sand

7.80km

02:05

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Big Sand loop from Rubha Réidh

38.9km

10:32

520m

Hike the difficult 24.2-mile Big Sand loop from Rubha Réidh, featuring coastal views, moorland, and the Rubha Reidh Lighthouse.

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3. Sand River Trail – Gairloch Harbour loop from Sands Campsite Shop

19.7km

05:09

150m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Gairloch, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Sand River Trail

1. Sand River Trail loop from Big Sand

2. Big Sand loop from Rubha Réidh

3. Sand River Trail – Gairloch Harbour loop from Sands Campsite Shop

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