What are some popular outdoor activities on the Isle of Skye?

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Whether you’re a keen camper or just want to be surrounded by beautiful scenery, you’ll find plenty to appeal on the Isle of Skye. Home to some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes—from jagged mountains and sea cliffs to waterfalls and velvety moors—this Inner Hebridean island is a magnet for travellers from near and afar, who come for the mountain climbing, hillwalking, and wildlife-spotting. The island’s beauty has led to overtourism in recent years, but you can still avoid crowds by visiting outside of the peak summer months—it’s a year-round destination, but you’ll feel like you have it to yourself in winter.

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