Publisher s Description:

This guide features ten family-friendly and easy-paced short walks within the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The northernmost and largest island of the Inner Hebrides, it s Britain s second largest island and famous for its rugged landscape and dramatic views. Walks cover beaches, harbours, mountains, lochs, and a castle.

What to expect from the walks in Isle of Skye Short Walks Made Easy:

1. Staffin: Enjoy superb views of Quiraing with the chance to spot basking seals and dinosaur footprints on the scenic walk near Staffin.

2. Fairy Glen: Explore the otherworldly landscape of conical hills, enjoying wee lochs and wonderful views.

3. The Coral Beach: Discover dazzling white sand beaches with stunning views to the Outer Hebrides on this gentle, popular walk.

4. Dunvegan: Combine a visit to Dunvegan Castle and Gardens with superb views from the Two Churches walk, including the world s tallest man statue.

5. Portree: Walk around picturesque Loch Portree for stunning coastal views and a glimpse of Clan MacNeacail heritage.

6. Raasay: Experience a scenic ferry arrival followed by a walk exploring glorious coastal and inland scenery, rich in history.

7. Broadford: Traverse wild Red Cuillin views and fairytale landscapes on the Marble Line walk starting from Broadford village.

8. Kyleakin: Enjoy spectacular viewpoints of the Skye Bridge and ferry heritage while exploring the peaceful village.

9. Kylerhea: Immerse yourself in peaceful, wild country with opportunities to spot marine mammals and stargaze in this remote location.

10. Armadale: Explore woodland trails around Armadale Castle, ancestral home of Clan Macdonald, in the fertile Sleat peninsula.

OS Short Walks Made Easy:

• 10 easy-going walks suitable for the whole family – no walking experience needed!

• All routes between 1 to 5 miles in distance and can be completed all year round

• Know what to expect before you go: Information on locations of cafes pubs and toilets, terrain, hilliness and accessibility for pushchairs and wheelchairs

• Large-scale simplified mapping for navigation and route-finding, featuring intuitive pictorial symbols

• Numbered points and route photographs which tie maps to route descriptions and walk profiles

• Enhance your adventure with stories behind each walk and nature notes

• Get active outside and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits