Bog Myrtle Cafe is a quirky Cafe and Bookshop located in Struan, Isle for Skye. Accessibility is a bit tricky as it is on the first floor but with a bit of help from the owners we managed. Here is how we got on.
Bog Myrtle Cafe
Balmeanach Wind Farm Track
The Balmeanach Wind Farm Track runs through the Glen Vik Askill wind farm to Upper Edinbane. The track was built during the construction of the wind farm and is currently used for maintenance and recreation. We walked from the Balmeanach end of the track and found it very accessible indeed. In fact we would like to think anyone of any ability could enjoy a walk, push, cycle or propel along this track.
Varragill River Walk
The Varragill River Walk is a quiet sanctuary close to the main road. A lovely river side path, popular with locals and dog walkers running alongside the Varragill River. It is not a path that is appropriate for wheelchair users as it is too narrow. However it can be navigated with a couple of walking sticks as Sarah did on our adventure.
Continue reading “Varragill River Walk”The Noost
We visited The Noost just one day after it opened it’s window hatch for the very first time. Conveniently situated next to the ferry terminal at Sconser The Noost is a welcome addition to the area.
Continue reading “The Noost”Blas Skye
Blas Skye is at the northern end of Dunvegan just opposite the police station. You cannot miss the quirky stone patchwork on the front of the traditional building. Blas Skye is a Cafe, Takeaway, Deli and has a couple of rooms to let.
Continue reading “Blas Skye”The Hebridean Alpaca Company
The Hebridean Alpaca Company is located in Dunvegan, North West Skye. On the same road as Dunvegan Castle so maybe two stop are in order while you are in this part of the island. The shop is very accessible for all and full of fabulous knitwear, soft furnishings, gifts, wools and more.
Continue reading “The Hebridean Alpaca Company”Rathad Na Cloinne
Rathad Na Cloinne or Path of the Children is just outside Broadford in South Skye. A lovely upgraded path that hugs the coastline of Broadford Bay and skirts back through the woods. For the most part an accessible path but with a couple of tricky areas if you are in a wheelchair. It is a great path to see some of Skye without climbing a Cuillin or if you need to increase your fitness levels.
Edinbane Old Road
Last week we had a lovely walk down Edinbane Old Road. It was lovely until the rain came and we got drenched! That said it is an excellent surface for everyone to use, probably better than the current road that vehicles use every day. With that in mind it would be safe and accessible for wheelchairs, pushchairs, dog walkers, kids scooters and walkers alike.
SkyeSkyns and the Yurt
SkyeSkyns was established in 1983 and is now the sole remaining commercial woolskin tannery in Scotland. Now run by the second generation of the Hartwell family it is a year round visitor attraction on the Isle of Skye. Situated on the beautiful Waternish peninsula SkyeSkyns and the Yurt is well worth a visit. Disabled access is tricky but we are sure you can make the best of it.
Skeabost Cemetery Track
The good summer weather has bypassed Skye in recent weeks so our walk was taken under leaden skies and occasional sunshine. We found a lovely farm track which crosses open land and forest between Skeabost Cemetery and the Struan road and which proved to be very accessible in so many ways. Here is how we coped on the Skeabost Cemetery Track.
