The Isle of Skye. Terry Marsh

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      THE ISLE OF SKYE

      by

      Terry Marsh

      JUNIPER HOUSE, MURLEY MOSS,

      OXENHOLME ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA LA9 7RL

      www.cicerone.co.uk

      About the Author

      Dr Terry Marsh (www.terrymarsh.com) is a Lancashire-based writer and photographer who specialises in the outdoors, the countryside, walking and travel worldwide. He has been writing books since the mid-1980s, and is the author of over a hundred titles. Terry has been visiting the Isle of Skye for over 45 years, and has an extensive knowledge of its history, its culture and its many varied landscapes.

      Terry holds a PhD in Historical Geography and Master of Arts degree in Lake District Studies, is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) and of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (FSA Scot), a member of the National Union of Journalists, and an Honorary Life Member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.

      Other Cicerone guides by the author

      A Northern Coast to Coast Walk

      Geocaching in the UK

      Great Mountain Days in Snowdonia

      Great Mountain Days in the Pennines

      The Coast to Coast Walk

      The Dales Way

      The Isle of Man

      The Isle of Mull

      The Severn Way

      The West Highland Way

      Walking in the Forest of Bowland and Pendle

      Walking on the West Pennine Moors

      © Terry Marsh 2015

      Fourth edition 2015

      ISBN: 978 1 85284 789 0

      Reprinted 2018 (with updates) and 2016 (with updates)

      Third edition 2009

      Second edition 2002

      First edition 1996

      Printed in China on behalf of Latitude Press Ltd.

      A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

      All photographs are by the author unless otherwise stated.

       © Crown copyright 2016 OS PU100012932

      This book is dedicated to Margaret MacKenzie, my Skye landlady for more than 25 years.

      Peace be to thee and thy children, O Skye, Dearest of islands (Alexander Nicolson)

      Updates to this Guide

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      Front cover: Heading for an adventure on Bla Bheinn (Walk 2.6)

      CONTENTS

       Map key

       Acknowledgements

       Overview map

       Preface

       INTRODUCTION

       History

       Geology

       Flora and fauna

       How to get there

       Facilities and accommodation

       Using this guide

       Access

       Safety

       Maps

       Paths

       Language

       THE WALKS

       1 SLEAT AND SOUTH-EAST SKYE

       1.1 Gleann Meadhonach, Loch a’Ghlinne and Dalavil

       1.2 Point of Sleat

       1.3 Armadale

       1.4 Sgurr na Coinnich

       1.5 Beinn na Caillich

       1.6 Ben Aslak

       1.7 Kylerhea Glen Circuit

       1.8 Leitir Fura

       1.9 Kyle Rhea Trail

       2 STRATH