There’s no getting away from the fact that this is a well-frequented walk – one look at the car park will tell you that – but the nature of the trail itself, which winds through otherworldly bluffs and pinnacles, means it feels less crowded the more you progress. It also gives numerous route options, including a spectacular descent to Flodigarry on the coast, but the option described here is a loop that brings you back to the parking area. Be aware that the main path, regardless of your route, has sections that require careful footing and sturdy boots.  

From the car park, the path contours along the hillside, soon serving up magnificent scenery. You’ll pass iconic landmarks the Prison and the Needle before passing underneath an overhang. Cross a stile, then at a fork in the path stay left, entering what feels like a hidden glen. Continue on this path until another stile, at which point you have the option of a detour to climb to the crest of Sròn Vourlin, overlooking the coast from a majestic height. If heading straight back, however, turn left at the stile to climb the hillside and return back – sometimes soggily – towards the descent down to the car park.