View of Portree Harbour – Portree Harbour loop from Peinmore

Running trails & routes

View of Portree Harbour – Portree Harbour loop from Peinmore

Hard

runners

View of Portree Harbour – Portree Harbour loop from Peinmore

01:58

16.3km

380m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

Get Directions

2.75 km

Glen Varragill Forest

Forest

3.91 km

Isle of Skye Candle Co. Visitor Centre

Highlight • Structure

The hike is really fun and the elevation profile is quite feasible - but overall, everything else is easy. At the beginning it goes through criss-cross deadwood, which requires a lot of climbing skills. Nothing for awkward hikers !!!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.87 km

Colorful Houses of Portree Harbour

Highlight • Structure

This rainbow row of eye-catching houses is an iconic sight often photographed from above at Bosville Terrace. They sit opposite the harbour on Quay Street and are all the home of businesses including a hotel and a restaurant.

Tip by

6.08 km

View of the colourful houses at Portree Harbour

Highlight • Monument

From here you have the best view of the beautiful, colorful houses in Portree Harbour

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.13 km

View of Portree Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Portree, Skye's capital is set around a bay sheltered by two capes; it is an important marina. From here you have a view of the harbor and the Quay Street with its colorful houses.

Tip by

6.33 km

View of Portree Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

A short detour past the church and the hospital, turn left into the park. A nice, quiet place for a break.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.02 km

Scorrybreac Trail and View of Portree Harbour

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Scorrybreac trail follows the coastal trail around Ben Chraciag north of Portree. You'll pass the Sgeir Mhor peninsula and then run northwest along a technical trail with amazing views …

Tip by

10.5 km

Portree Harbour Shopping Street

Highlight • Settlement

Many food stalls to see here. Was not a direct highlight for us.

Showing Translation

Tip by

10.6 km

Portree Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Portree is a lovely little seaport. You should enjoy some fish and chips in the colourful harbour. There is also some good accomodation to spend the night: the Torvaig campsite, …

Tip by