Full Description
Explore the rugged beauty of Rum and the surrounding Small Isles — a remote archipelago off Scotland's west coast that includes Eigg, Muck and Canna. These islands offer a unique blend of dramatic mountains, coastal cliffs and rich wildlife habitats, making them a rewarding destination for walkers seeking quieter, less-travelled routes in the Inner Hebrides.
This comprehensive hiking guidebook from Cicerone provides everything you need to explore Rum and the Small Isles on foot, with carefully researched routes and practical advice for planning your trip. Featuring a range of walks suited to different experience levels, it combines clear route descriptions with essential information to help you navigate these remote Scottish islands with confidence.
Discover 25 coastal and mountain walks (4-41km / 2-25 miles) across Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna, offering a wide variety of routes through the landscapes of Scotland's Inner Hebrides
The guidebook also includes a challenging 3-day, 41km (25-mile) circuit around the coast of Rum, alongside shorter circular routes and linked trails to key island highlights
Step-by-step route descriptions are supported by 1:50,000 OS mapping and GPX downloads, helping you visit iconic features such as the Rum Cuillin mountains and An Sgùrr on Eigg with confidence
Practical planning advice includes transport, accommodation and logistics for travelling between islands, along with insights into local wildlife, geology and history
Clear route summaries include distance, ascent and estimated time, allowing you to quickly compare options and plan your walking days efficiently - from easier coastal routes on Muck to more demanding mountain days on Rum
From dramatic volcanic ridges to remote coastal paths, this guidebook reveals the true character of the Small Isles. Make it your essential companion and start planning your next walking adventure in one of Scotland's most peaceful and unspoilt destinations.
Contents
Route summary table Introduction When to go Getting there Maps and route-finding Access Safety and emergencies What to take Using this guidebook 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 Appendix A: Useful websites Appendix B : Further reading
