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

7.60km

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: August 19, 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 3.10 km for 28 m

After 4.45 km for 28 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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33 m

Red Telephone Box

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The well-known red telephone box that is still in operation.

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2.99 km

Gorge Descent to Loch Hunish

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Great view in good weather 🌞

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3.34 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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4.85 km

Rubha Hunish Lookout Bothy

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The little bothy used to be a Coast Guard lookout point before the hut was converted to an unmanaged hiker's cabin. From here you have a great view over the …

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6.18 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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6.19 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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7.54 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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7.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.29 km

538 m

311 m

300 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

1.38 km

646 m

300 m

183 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Monday 2 November

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Comments

May 8, 2022,Wanderung Rubha Hùinis, Isle of Skye, Schottland, 8. Mai 2022

The tour begins on an easily walkable path. This meanders over fairly flat terrain until it ends at a gate. The path continues behind the gate, but you have to climb down a steep, rocky path in a rock face. Nothing for the inexperienced or people with a fear of heights! Once at the bottom, continue on fairly flat grassland …

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