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Gorge Descent to Loch Hunish – View of Duntulm Castle loop from Skye Museum of Island Life

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Gorge Descent to Loch Hunish – View of Duntulm Castle loop from Skye Museum of Island Life

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Gorge Descent to Loch Hunish – View of Duntulm Castle loop from Skye Museum of Island Life

01:02

8.67km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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3.85 km

View of the Headland

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3.93 km

Gorge Descent to Loch Hunish

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Great view in good weather 🌞

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4.89 km

Deserted Village of Erisco

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Erisco is the remnants of a crofting township, a cluster of former houses, enclosures and basic infrastructure. It was deserted by 1875, following 'improvements' in living and farming practices.

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4.89 km

Path to Rubha Hunish

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4.98 km

View of Duntulm Castle

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Impressive castle ruins in the middle of nature, magnificent views of the sea and the mountains all the way to the Outer Hebrides

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4.99 km

Deserted Village of Erisco

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Except for the stones of the foundation walls, the village has disappeared. The inhabitants were displaced to make way for sheep farming.

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6.34 km

Start or End of the Skye Trail (Red Telephone Box, Duntulm)

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A great, flat hike to the top. You can enjoy the various hills and the view of the sea. Plan on about two hours. Note: There are only about 10-15 parking spaces, but there are plenty of sheep.

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6.42 km

Red Telephone Box

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The well-known red telephone box that is still in operation.

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8.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

2.91 km

755 m

291 m

140 m

Surfaces

3.14 km

2.91 km

1.56 km

615 m

294 m

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 19 August

13°C

9°C

60 %

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Gorge Descent to Loch Hunish – View of Duntulm Castle loop from Skye Museum of Island Life

View of the Headland

Gorge Descent to Loch Hunish

Deserted Village of Erisco

Path to Rubha Hunish

View of Duntulm Castle

Deserted Village of Erisco

Start or End of the Skye Trail (Red Telephone Box, Duntulm)

Red Telephone Box

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