Inverie bay

From gnarly ridge traverses to relaxing strolls along silvery beaches, these island hikes lend themselves to the long days of Summer

On Scotland’s western edge, the Isle of Skye is a timeless haven of windswept cliffs, dramatic landscapes, legends and enduring spirit

■ Distance: 13 miles/21km ■Time: 5-6hours ■Grade: Moderate ...

COASTAL PATH

You’ll never forget your first sight of the bridge 100 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. It runs from the County Antrim clifftop to the rocky island of Carrick-a-Rede. Erected in 1775, the bridge enabled

Jim Perrin remembers the giant of Mull, an elegant outlier leaning seaward