Information
Dates: 30th March - 23rd September
2012
Tel: 01478 640 278
Hostel opening times: 7.30-10.30am and
5–11.30pm.
Reception opening times: 7.30–10am and
5–10.30pm.
Check-in: 4.30pm - 10.30pm
Daytime access may be available, please confirm with
hostel
Wee breakfast and packed lunches available, please prebook or
confirm availability with hostel
Please note that we do not accept stag or hen parties at any of
our hostels.
Local Attractions
Talisker
Distillery
Skye's only distillery,
complete with visitor centre
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Eating & Drinking
Sligachan Hotel
STB 2 Star Hotel
Sligachan, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SW
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The Old Inn / Carbost
The closest pub to the hostel (7 miles away!)
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The Taigh Ailean Hotel / Portnalong
Approx. 9 miles from the hostel
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Walkers
Shorter Walks
Talikser Bay
A very easy walk to an enchanting sandy bay. Magical on a fine
evening.
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Coire na Creiche and the Fairy Pools
circuit
A great walk to get you into the Cuillin scenery without the
need for any scrambling or other difficulties. The first section
follows a beautiful crystal clear stream full of lovely pools and
waterfalls - well worth a shorter walk in itself.
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Moderate Walks
Glen Brittle and Loch Eynort forestry walk
A pleasant circuit on easy tracks with great views of the
Cuillin and outer islands in good weather. Good birdwatching
opportunities in Loch Eynort. The mixture of trees makes this a
particularly good walk for autumn.
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Coire Lagan
Coire Lagan is one of the most impressive corries in the
Cuillin, a tiny loch ringed by giant rock peaks, and the walk into
it has a good path and only very simple scrambling.
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Rubh an Dunain
Rubh an Dunain is a peninsula in the shadow of the Cuillin; this
walk has dramatic scenery and fascinating historical remains.
Fabulous sunsets.
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Fiskavaig coastal circuit
The simplest of the Minginish coast walks, this is still a very
rough walk across boggy moorland terrain, with impressive cliff
scenery.
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Sgurr na Stri
Diminutive Sgurr Na Stri is only 494 metres high, however many
walkers reckon it is Britain's finest viewpoint. Its ascent is a
long and tiring but fairly straightforward walk.
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Walks for the more experienced
Sgurr na Banachdich
Sgurr na Banachdich is a Munro at the exact mid-point of the
Cuillin Ridge and is a fantastic viewpoint. Hands are not needed to
make the ascent. Probably the easiest of the Cuillin Munros, this
is still an extremely rugged and rocky walk with much steep, rough
ground.
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Bruch na Frithe
Bruach na Frithe is one of the easiest of the Cuillin summits to
reach as well as one of the finest viewpoints, but the walk still
crosses much rough and rocky ground; navigation would be difficult
in mist.
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Southern Cuillin and Coire Ghrunnda
The southernmost Cuillin peaks have the finest sea views in the
whole range, and give a long, rough day. Sgurr nan Eag involves
moderate scrambling; Sgurr Dubh Mor (which can be omitted) is a
hard scramble.
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Loch Eynort and Preshal Beg
The central, highest and toughest section of the Minginish
coastal cliffs. The cliffs themselves give excellent walking on
grass but the approach and return are across tough, boggy terrain -
though with great views.
Good navigational skills essential.
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Other walks and more difficult routes can be found here
Disclaimer: All
walking routes are hosted on external sites, therefore SYHA can
hold no responsibility towards their accuracy. SYHA would also like
to acknowledge the British
Mountaineering Council Participation Statement: "The BMC
recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a
danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these
activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be
responsible for their own actions".
Wildlife
Sea eagle, heron, seals, owls, sparrowhawks, dolphins, divers,
shag, porpoise, red deer, puffins, whales, fulmar, guillemot,
kittiwake, manx shearwater.
Aros Visitor centre
Exhibition featuring live
nestcams of sea-eagles, herons and other birds.
Viewfield Road, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EU
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Bella Jane Boat Trips
Sail on the
award winning Bella Jane from picturesque Elgol to the remote
tranquil Loch Coruisk in the heart of the Cullins
Elgol Isle of Skye, IV49 9BG
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Bella Jane Boat Trips AquaXplore
Enjoy this exhilarating ride to the small isles and the cullin
mountains
Elgol Isle of Skye, IV49 9BG
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Misty Isle Boat Trips
Boat trips to see
seals, dolphins etc. Visit Loch Coruisk in the heart of the
Cuillins.
Elgol, Isle of Skye, IV49 9BL
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Seaprobe Atlantis
The UK's only
semi-submersible glass bottom boat. STB 4 Star Visitor
Attraction.
The Old Ferry Slipway, Kyle of Lochalsh
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MV Stardust Boat Trips
Sea Eagle boat trips: a unique chance to see Britain’s largest
bird of prey.
Portree, approx. 23 miles from hostel
Tel: 07798 743858 - Dan
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