Guidebook to 25 coastal and mountain walks on the Small Isles of Rum,
Eigg, Muck and Canna, suitable for a range of abilities. Explore this
wild and rugged archipelago off Scotland’s west coast, where volcanic
peaks, dramatic cliffs and quiet shorelines offer some of the Hebrides’
most rewarding walking. Highlights include the towering Cuillin of Rum,
the pitchstone ridge of An Sgùrr on Eigg, Canna’s spectacular sea cliffs
and Muck’s fascinating coastline.
The routes range from short
rambles to longer treks, including a challenging three-day, 41km (25
mile) circuit around the coast of Rum. Walks vary from 3–41km (2–25
miles) and can be completed in 1 to 3 days, depending on the route. Many
walks are circular, while others link key island features or
viewpoints. The varied terrain includes rough mountain paths, moorland,
open pasture and coastal tracks.
Rùm
Walk 1: A round of the Rùm Cuillin
Walk 2: The Dibidil Horseshoe
Walk 3: Askival and Hallival from Kinloch
Walk 4: Hallival and Barkeval from Kinloch
Walk 5: Around the coast of Rùm
Day 1: Kinloch to Dibidil
Day 2: Dibidil to Guirdil
Day 3: Guirdil to Kinloch
Walk 6: Kinloch to Guirdil
Walk 7: The Guirdil Horseshoe
Walk 8: Orval and Àrd Nev
Walk 9: Kinloch to Harris Bay
Walk 10: Kinloch to Kilmory Bay
Walk 11: Port na Caranean
Eigg
Walk 12: Uamh Fhraing and Uamh Chràbhaichd
Walk 13: Grulin from Galmisdale
Walk 14: An Sgùrr and Grulin
Walk 15: Beannan Breaca and the south-west
Walk 16: The Beinn Bhuidhe plateau from Galmisdale
Walk 17: Sgorr an Fhàraidh
Walk 18: Camas Sgiotaig and the north-west coast
Walk 19: Around the north-east coast of Eigg
Canna and Sanday
Walk 20: A’ Chill, Compass Hill and Black Sand Beach
Walk 21: Around Canna
Walk 22: Around Sanday
Muck
Walk 23: Around Muck
Walk 24: Beinn Airein and Camas Mòr
Walk 25: Caisteal an Dùin Bhàin and the far south coast