Beinn na Cailleach in the Red Cuillin

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
4 kms	03:30 (hrs:mins)	680 metres	Explorer 412: Skye - Sleat

Description

Looking over to a cottage with an open outlook over the inner sound at Broadford

Standing above Broadford Bay, Beinn na Cailleach is the most distinctive hill in this part of Skye and provides excellent views over the southern part of the island.

This walk is short at only about 4km but the ascent is quite steep and over bouldery ground and scree, particularly on the second half of the route.

However, the effort is rewarded with excellent views over Southern Skye, the Cuillin Ridge, Raasay and the nearby mainland hills.

Access Info

The start point is on an unclassified road just outside Broadford - the main centre in the southern part of Skye. Follow the A87 towards Portree until the end of the first straight, where you will ses a sign "Old Corry". Follow this road until you come out of the trees and there is limited parking next to the bridge where you start the route.

There is no public transport on the Old Corry road but the Broadford - Portree buses pass the road end and the route could easily be done using them and walking the extra kilometre each way.

Additional Info

All facilities are available in nearby Broadford. With its high corrie gouged out of the north side, Beinn na Cailleach is a distinctive hill - after doing it you are likely to pick it out from many other places, particularly on walks in the Kyle of Lochalsh or Lochcarron areas.