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The best known of the Hebridean islands off the north-west coast of Scotland, Skye is made up of a dizzying mix of landforms. The ridges, jagged peaks, pinnacles, towers and plateaus of the magnificent Cuillin mountains are surrounded by the sea lochs, peninsulas, bays, white-sand beaches, towering cliffs, waterfalls, arches, caves and seas stacks of one of Europe’s most spectacular coastlines. Throw in some gentle hills and rolling moorland and, needless to say, it’s not bad for walking.

The Quiraing and Sròn Vourlinn Ridge. A (relatively) easy five-mile/three-hour loop along an established trail at the northern end of the Trotternish peninsula. The trail takes in dramatic rock formations with spectacular views over the coast from Sròn Vourlinn.

Glenview, well placed for the Trotternish Ridge (telegraph.co.uk/ tt-glenviewhotel).

Most definitely if you’re tackling the Cuillin; Skye Mountain Guides (skyemountainguides.com).

Walking for all, from family coastal strolls to alpinelevel epics. skye.co.uk