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Rubha Hunish Cliffs – Rubha Hunish Lookout Bothy loop from Duntulm Castle

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Rubha Hunish Cliffs – Rubha Hunish Lookout Bothy loop from Duntulm Castle

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Rubha Hunish Cliffs – Rubha Hunish Lookout Bothy loop from Duntulm Castle

02:12

7.61km

170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.11 km for 28 m

After 4.47 km for 28 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.00 km

View of the Headland

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3.08 km

Gorge Descent to Loch Hunish

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Great view in good weather 🌞

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3.35 km

Rubha Hunish Cliffs

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Rubha Hunish is the northernmost point on Skye. If you can spare some time, you should talk a walk along the beautiful cliffs and maybe find a spot for wild …

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4.86 km

Rubha Hunish Lookout Bothy

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A great, flat hike to the top. You can enjoy the various hills and the view of the sea. Plan on about two hours. Note: There are only about 10-15 parking spaces, but there are plenty of sheep.

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6.10 km

Deserted Village of Erisco

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Erisco is the remnants of a crofting township, a cluster of former houses, enclosures and basic infrastructure. It was deserted by 1875, following 'improvements' in living and farming practices.

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6.19 km

View of Duntulm Castle

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Impressive castle ruins in the middle of nature, magnificent views of the sea and the mountains all the way to the Outer Hebrides

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6.20 km

Deserted Village of Erisco

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Except for the stones of the foundation walls, the village has disappeared. The inhabitants were displaced to make way for sheep farming.

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7.55 km

Start or End of the Skye Trail (Red Telephone Box, Duntulm)

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A great, flat hike to the top. You can enjoy the various hills and the view of the sea. Plan on about two hours. Note: There are only about 10-15 parking spaces, but there are plenty of sheep.

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7.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

432 m

418 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.76 km

1.87 km

432 m

350 m

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Rubha Hunish Cliffs – Rubha Hunish Lookout Bothy loop from Duntulm Castle

View of the Headland

Gorge Descent to Loch Hunish

Rubha Hunish Cliffs

Rubha Hunish Lookout Bothy

Deserted Village of Erisco

View of Duntulm Castle

Deserted Village of Erisco

Start or End of the Skye Trail (Red Telephone Box, Duntulm)

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