Start
13 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
57.22, -6.13 · rel 19126298
57.22, -6.13 · rel 19126298
Skye Trail - Stage 5
18,9 km from Sligachan to Elgol through alpine terrain and mountains.
Sligachan
→
Elgol
linear
18,9km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
2× viewpoint
3× summit
1× cave
3× Attraction
Dennis Waite Cairn
monument ·
on the route
18,9 km
100%
Cuillin Hills viewpoints
viewpoint ·
on the route
18,9 km
100%
Collie and Mackenzie memorial
monument ·
on the route
18,9 km
100%
Elgol Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
18,9 km
100%
An t-Sròn
summit ·
167 m off route
18,9 km
100%
Uamh Mairearad Rois
cave ·
180 m off route
18,9 km
100%
Bidein an Fhithich
summit ·
250 m off route
18,9 km
100%
AquaXplore
Attraction ·
278 m off route
18,9 km
100%
the Honeycomb Rock
Attraction ·
278 m off route
18,9 km
100%
Misty Isle Boattrips
Attraction ·
283 m off route
18,9 km
100%
Ben Cleat
summit ·
405 m off route
18,9 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
8 m
–
95 m
0 km
9,4 km
18,9 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
29 m elevation
Halfway
37 m elevation
Three quarters
28 m elevation
Finish
48 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 ·
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Skye Trail - Stage 5 is 18.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Skye Trail - Stage 5 takes approximately 4h 43min to complete.
No, Skye Trail - Stage 5 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Sligachan to Elgol. Plan ahead for return transport.
Skye Trail - Stage 5 starts at Sligachan.
Skye Trail - Stage 5 is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Yes, Skye Trail - Stage 5 is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.