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Wander woodland trails for sweeping views across Skye

Two trails lead to the summit of Cnoc a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh. Known as the hill of the fox in Gaelic. This is where you’ll find superb open views over the island and Raasay all the way to the Cuillin mountains.

It's an easy walk here from Kyleakin village or across the Skye Bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh. If you want to get close to nature and see Skye, this is a great place to start.

From Cnoc a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh you have excellent views of Eilean Bàn – the tiny island where writer and naturalist Gavin Maxwell once lived. The island is managed by the Eilean Bàn Trust.

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