The proposed route:
We start across the site of an old top pasture with surprisingly pronounced lazy beds and ancient walls. We head for a hidden but fine gully which head up to the main Quiraing traversing footpath.
Although everyone will be familiar with the reputation of the Quiraing honeypot, it is easy to forget a couple of things. The traverse below this part of the Trotternish Ridge, with the Quiraing, the Needle, the Prison, the hidden Table, Fir Bhreugach and our objective, the towering clffs of Sròn Vourlinn at 380 metres / 1246 feet, is an absolute classic. At this time of the year it is also a real mountain walk.
The whole traverse was raved and written about way before any concept of honeypots and film crews. Poucher and his brilliant photos spring to mind in his two books about Skye. In mist it is dramatic, in clear weather stunning views emerge in huge variety throughout. The other day the Sutherland peaks and Cape Wrath were clearly visible, 80 miles away. On the hidden famous Table, it is said that cattle were hidden from raiders
Distance 5 miles
Ascent 1000 feet/305 metres
