Sleat is a peninsula on the Isle of Skye, characterized by its lush greenery, extensive woodlands, and diverse coastline. Its landscape features rolling hills and varied terrain, offering a softer contrast to the more rugged parts of Skye. These natural features provide a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and more. The region's varied topography includes peaceful bays, rocky shorelines, and woodland paths, making it appealing for outdoor exploration.
60
Routes
4.3
(198)
Average rating
1703
People visited

4.6
(40)
308
hikers
8.53km
02:37
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.6
(8)
21
hikers
6.49km
01:52
170m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
8
hikers
5.53km
01:33
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(30)
186
hikers
7.40km
02:05
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28
riders
62.1km
04:38
690m
690m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

3.0
(2)
12
riders
22.5km
01:32
200m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
51.8km
04:23
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
59.5km
04:23
950m
950m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(9)
58
riders
26.9km
01:50
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

39.7km
03:36
810m
810m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
(13)
102
riders
47.3km
02:54
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(13)
93
riders
48.4km
02:59
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
17
riders
82.1km
04:15
1,340m
1,340m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
44.4km
02:38
840m
840m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

26
riders
66.5km
02:53
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
riders
28.4km
01:41
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(1)
21
runners
15.8km
01:48
290m
290m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
19
runners
14.2km
01:37
280m
280m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
runners
8.17km
01:07
160m
160m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

15
runners
10.4km
01:07
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Sleat offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and road cycling. The region features lush greenery, woodlands, and a diverse coastline, providing varied terrain for exploration. Komoot lists 28 routes in Sleat, with an average rating of 4.52 stars from more than 19,000 visitors.
Sleat provides hiking options suitable for various skill levels, including easy trails. The 4.0-mile (6.5 km) Armadale loop via Armadale Castle is an example of an easy walk, offering historic sites and gardens. For more options, explore the Easy hikes around Sleat guide.
Popular hiking routes in Sleat include the moderate 5.3-mile (8.5 km) Point of Sleat Trail, which offers coastal views and leads to a lighthouse and a white sand beach. The Armadale loop via Armadale Castle is also well-regarded for its historical interest and accessible paths. The Tormore Forest Loop provides pleasant woodland walks with coastal views.
Sleat offers several family-friendly walking options, characterized by accessible paths and engaging points of interest. The Armadale Castle grounds feature easy walking paths suitable for all fitness levels. For a curated selection of routes, consult the Family-friendly hikes around Sleat guide.
Sleat offers diverse cycling opportunities, including touring cycling, mountain biking, and road cycling. Cyclists can explore single-track roads, such as the old A851 passing the Black Lochs. Guides like Cycling around Sleat, MTB Trails around Sleat, and Road Cycling Routes around Sleat provide specific route information.
Sleat features lush greenery, extensive woodlands, and a diverse coastline with peaceful bays and rocky shorelines. Rolling hills provide viewpoints across the Sound of Sleat to the Scottish mainland and west to the Cuillin peaks. The Point of Sleat offers coastal views and a white sand beach at Camas Daraich.
Sleat integrates natural beauty with historical sites. Armadale Castle features picturesque ruins and gardens with surrounding nature trails. Other historic sites like Knock Castle and Dunscaith Castle are dramatically set on the coastline, offering points of interest during outdoor excursions.
Komoot offers several guides for outdoor activities in Sleat. These include Hiking around Sleat, MTB Trails around Sleat, Cycling around Sleat, and Running Trails around Sleat. Additional guides cover family-friendly, easy, and bus station accessible hikes.
Outdoor routes in Sleat have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 19,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on the 28 available routes across various sports.
For more information about Sleat, the official tourism website is sleatperfectlyskye.com. The Sleat Community Trust, involved in promoting tourism, can be reached by phone at 01471 844776 for inquiries.
Sleat offers a suitable environment for jogging with its network of paths, scenic roads, and tranquil natural settings. The easy, accessible paths and diverse scenery make it an appealing location for runners. Specific routes can be found in the Running Trails around Sleat guide.

