Trail Map XT40 – Skye Trail

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The Trail Map XT40 series are a super light, waterproof set of maps covering some of the most popular long distance walks in the UK at 1:40,000. These are ideal for long distance walkers and section hikers who want a map for simple navigation when covering these long trails. 

Harvey Maps says

Entire route on one map.

The Skye Trail is a challenging unmarked route of 127km (79 miles) through the island of Skye. It is specifically aimed at experienced hillwalkers.

The route follows much of the amazing Trotternish Ridge and passes beneath the peaks and pinnacles of the Cuillin, which are considered to be the finest mountains in Britain. There are also remarkable coastal cliffs, steep trails, high drops and haunting ruins of deserted villages destroyed in the highland clearances. You have various choices of alternative routes through either tough terrain or easier walking with spectacular mountain views and coastal scenery. It is not waymarked making this map an essential piece of your equipment.

Our Verdict

Harvey Map’s Trail Map XT40 – Skye Trail is perfect for anyone wanting a practical and durable map to cover large areas without the need for 1:25,000 level detail. The Harvey Maps use light, waterproof paper so they are much easier to use and store than traditional paper or laminated maps. I moved over to Harvey Maps a few years ago and love using them for the weight, slim profile and waterproof nature as they are much more practical to use out on the hill. The Trail Map XT40 series is perfect for long distance routes, whether thru hiking or section hiking these famous routes.

Due to the size of the map and the 1:40,000 scale I wouldn’t take this to somewhere new where I would need to do a lot of navigation or straying far from the actual route of this particular walk but for picking out general features or use as a quick reference on your way this is hard to beat. If you haven’t used Harvey Maps before they are different to OS maps but key features and symbols are easily understood and you soon get used to them.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Tough, light, durable and 100% waterproof
• Genuine original HARVEY mapping
• Route clearly marked

Specifications

• Weight: 34g
• Scale: 1:40,000
• Ratio: 2.5cm = 1km
• Flat size: 696 x 486mm
• Folded size: 116 x 243mm
• Double sided: Yes
• Format: Strip map