Tips of Clunymore

Rising above the port of Uig on the Trotternish peninsula, this broad moorland summit offers a quieter alternative to Skye’s busier peaks. The terrain is often boggy but rewards the effort with clear views across Uig Bay toward the Waternish peninsula and the distant Outer Hebrides across the Minch.

• •The name is a hybrid of the Scots 'Tips' (small peaks or tops) and the Gaelic Cluainidh Mhòir, meaning 'the big meadow', referring to the high grazing land above the village of Uig.
• •Sitting east of Uig, the summit serves as an excellent vantage point for watching the ferries arrive from Tarbert and Lochmaddy, framed by the Ascrib Islands in the Minch.
• •While often overlooked in favour of the dramatic Storr or Quiraing, this Hump provides a panoramic perspective of the Trotternish landslips from the outside looking in.
• •It is the kind of hill where you are more likely to encounter a confused sheep or a soggy boot than another human, making it a reliable refuge for those who find the Quiraing too crowded.