Section 4 of 7, Skye Trail
SC 106.04
Portree to Sligachan
12.1 miles (19.5 km).
Up and down
About 392 m of climbing and 396 m of descent; highest point 92 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Portree.
- Bus stops
- Portree Square, 20 m from the start. DirectionsPortree Square (stance 1), 30 m from the start. DirectionsStormyhill, 140 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 20 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 50 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 60 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Sligachan. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Hotel, 10 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 60%; the rest (37%) isn't recorded.
About 56% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates, 26 stream crossings.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 46 m in a kilometre, 3.5 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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