The first of three walks on Skye during a short trip there with my brother. This first walk was an exploration of the Prison, a craggy rock feature on the Quiraing and an attempt to recreate a photo I had seen recently. The photo challenge was a failure due to high winds and a lack of bottle on my part. But the walk was excellent - a test of my knee after its recent operation and a good clamber about on the lower sections of the Prison. The rain held off, but it was bitterly cold with a strong wind, but enough sunlight for some decent pictures.
Date: 2014-12-02
Start: Quiraing Finish: Quiraing
Distance: 2.6 mls, 4.18 km
Height Gain: 700 ft, 213.4 m
Start Time: 09:30 End Time: 11:10
Duration: 01:40
Ave Speed: 1.6 mph
Region: Isle of Skye
Route Description: Quiraing, Quiraing path, The Prison and return
Parking Grid Ref: NG 43974 67914
View Parking space in: OS Map or Google Street View
Walking with: Roger Greig
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Walk Name: Cosh House from Halton Gill
Date: 2014-10-04
Distance: 5.0 mls, 8.05 km
Height Gain: 700 ft, 213.4 m
Walk Name: Dun Gearymore
Date: 2014-12-03
Distance: 5.4 mls, 8.69 km
Height Gain: 500 ft, 152.4 m