Altitude 1505 Feet Trail Conditions Forestry track, boggy uphill section, spongy moss Difficulty Low Experience 8/10 Est. Time 2-3 hours Distance 5-6 Miles Starting Location Forestry entrance or Foresty car park before Fairy Pools History of the Local Area The Fairy Pools found to the south east of Beinn na Bhraghad is today an extraordinarily popular tourist destination due to it's often crystal clear pools surrounded by the dramatic Cuillins as a background, however, in 1601 it was the site of a conflict between the Macleods and Macdonalds which has since been referred to as the "Battle of Coire na Creiche" (translates to "The hollow of the spoil" from gaelic), which was so bloody that it's said the Fairy pools ran red with blood.

The Old Man of Storr, a prominent Isle of Skye landmark, features a medium to high difficulty trail of 7-8 miles starting at Storr Car Park. With stunning views, the hike takes 3-5 hours. It's surrounded by folklore and geologically significant formations, attracting over 220,000 visitors annually.

This walk actually took place near the end of last year. This time I found myself climbing Suidh' a' Mhinn "Seat of the Gentle" near Kilmuir on one of the last sunny days of the year.

Altitude954 FeetTrail ConditionsForestry road followed by intermittent bogs and sheep trailsDifficultyLowExperience8/10Est. Time2-3 hoursDistance3 MilesStarting LocationVarragill River Lay-By on th…