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A 23-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital after developing chest pain while walking the Skye Trail.

Skye Mountain Rescue Team was called out by Police Scotland at around 7pm on Saturday, after the man became unwell while camping on the Trotternish Ridge, between Creag a’ Lain and Baca Ruadh.

Poor weather prevented the Coastguard helicopter from Oban from reaching him directly. Six members of the rescue team were dropped off as close as conditions allowed before continuing on foot.

The man was assessed, given pain relief and protected from the elements before being carried by stretcher for around two hours to a landing site.

He was then flown by Coastguard helicopter to Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway.

It is one of several rescues linked to the Skye Trail carried out by the team in recent weeks.

The route runs for around 128 kilometres from Rubha Hunish in the north to Broadford in the south. It usually takes about a week to complete and passes through some of the island’s best known landscapes, including the Trotternish Ridge, the Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr and the Cuillin.

The issue of rescues on the route came into focus in August, when Radio Skye reported that Skye Mountain Rescue helped 20 people to safety in a single day. The team dealt with several separate incidents involving walkers who had got into trouble during heavy rain and strong winds.

At the time, the rescue team said the name “Skye Trail” could give the impression of an established path, when parts of the route are in fact much more challenging. The team advised walkers to check conditions, have a Plan B, carry a proper map and compass, and be prepared to turn back or get off high ground if the weather deteriorates.

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Twenty walkers rescued on Skye Trail in one day

Skye Mountain Rescue helped 20 people to safety on Friday in what was one of the team’s busiest days.

The volunteer service responded to incidents between 7am and 8pm, with further calls coming in on Saturday.

Credit – Skye Mountain Rescue

Weather conditions were poor, with heavy rain and high winds.
In an update on social media, the team said it wants to open a wider conversation about the Skye Trail, a 120km route stretching from Rubha Hunish in the north to Broadford in the south.
The majority of those brought to safety on Friday were walking the route.
The rescue team said the word “trail” can suggest there is an established path, when in reality much of the Skye Trail crosses difficult and challenging terrain.
James Stephenson from Skye Mountain Rescue told Radio Skye:
“A lot of them [walkers] had done their research. They were experienced in hiking on the continent. Most of them were pretty well equipped. But they just aren’t getting that information. So, why is that information not out there? Is it the Trail being romanticised?”

 

Credit – Skye Mountain Rescue

Asked whether the name “Skye Trail” could be contributing to the problem, Mr Stephenson said:

“It’s an issue the Skye Trail shares with the Cape Wrath Trail. There are trails in sections, but there are pretty serious parts where there’s no clear path.

On what tips he would give to anyone considering taking on the route, Mr Stephenson said

“When mother nature says no like it was saying on Friday and Saturday, don’t ignore it. Always have a Plan B. Always have an alternative.
“If you do set off, and conditions aren’t favorable, turn back, get yourself off high ground, get into shelter.
“We also recommend that people take a proper map and a compass and have the ability to use them to be able to navigate off.”
Listen to the full interview with James Stepehenson below.
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