Rubha Hunish from Duntulm
The northern tip of Skye: a lookout bothy on the cliffs, a hidden headland below, and whales offshore.
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 390 m
- Time
- 2–3 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 78 m
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About this walk
Rubha Hunish from Duntulm is a moderate 6.7 km out-and-back walk with 390 m of ascent, taking 2 to 3 hours. It starts at Duntulm (grid reference NG 411 746).
Rubha Hunish is the most northerly point of Skye, a low grassy headland cut off from the rest of the island by 100 m cliffs. A path from Duntulm crosses the moor to the old coastguard lookout on the cliff edge, now a bothy kept for whale-watchers, and a steep path drops through a gap in the cliffs to the headland itself. The Outer Hebrides fill the horizon.
Route
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1
The lookout
Cross the moor to the lookout bothy on the cliff top.
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2
The headland
Drop through the cliffs to Rubha Hunish and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Rubha Hunish from Duntulm take?
- Most walkers take 2–3 hours for the 6.7 km route, which has 390 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Duntulm (grid reference NG 411 746). Parking by the old school at Duntulm.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Bus 57 round Trotternish stops at Duntulm. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Boggy moorland path, then a steep, exposed descent through the cliffs.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep well back from the cliff edge, and keep dogs on a lead. The descent to the headland needs care and a head for heights.
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