Revealing how accessible Skye is For All
As Scotland begins to open back up from Coronavirus lockdown we decided to take advantage of this and take a trip to Raasay . Only a 20 minute ferry ride from Skye, Raasay is often overlooked by visitors rushing around Skye. Yet it has so much to offer. On our visit all attractions were still closed but this has given us a great reason to return a few more times in the future. This time we focussed on the great outdoors.
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If you like exploring old graveyards the one at Trumpan Church is a good one. It is a very small, ruin of a church and has a great and dark history. Tucked away at the end of the Waternish peninsula it is well worth a visit. On a clear day the views across The Minch to the Western Isles are superb.
Continue reading “Trumpan Church”According to a stone erected on St Columba’s Isle, it is the ancient burial ground and site of the Cathedral Church of the Bishop of the Isles from 1079 to 1498. Similarly ancient is the mortuary chapel of the Nicolson’s Aisle. Here according to tradition 28 chiefs of that clan are buried. Hidden away on the banks of the River Snizort it is a peaceful place, often missed by those whizzing along the main road between Dunvegan and Portree.
Tucked away down a single track road at the North end of the Isle of Skye the Fairy Glen can be missed by a passer-by. A quick check of Instagram photos and it would seem the whole world knows where it is, however there is no local signage! We managed a wonderful visit during Lockdown and found ourselves in the lucky position of being the only folks in the glen apart from maybe the Fairies!
Torrin Pools are a bit of a hidden gem on Skye. A Fairy Pools in miniature and without the crowds. Not a very accessible spot for less able folks but definitely an interesting wee walk for anyone else. Sarah gave it a bash with her two sticks and my help and we made it a short way from the car over uneven ground.
Cill Chriosd or Christ’s Church as it translates into English stands elevated above the B8083 Broadford-Torrin-Elgol road in south Skye. Now in ruins this former Parish Church is on a sight known for Christian worship since the 7th Century. Access is not wheelchair friendly as the church stands atop a small hill and there are steps and rough ground in the graveyard. However with a bit of help from me and her trusty sticks Sarah managed a steady potter around to see the sights. The view from the road is also very good.
Located at the end of Glen Brittle, the beach is one of the most beautiful on Skye especially when the tide is out. Glen Brittle beach lies in the shadow of the Black Cuillins which never fail to impress. With compact, endless sand it is a good walking surface to enjoy. Not a spot to bring a wheelchair but definitely accessible for everyone else.
Lealt Waterfalls are located on the A885, 13 miles north of Portree. In 2018 the Staffin Community Trust heavily invested in the Lealt Falls area, adding new car parking and a viewing platform. This has been a welcome addition to the Trotternish Peninsula and also makes the view of Lealt Falls very accessible.
Columba 1400 is located just off the A855 on the right hand side as you enter Staffin from Portree. Purpose built in 2000 it offers residential courses for disadvantaged young people. Columba 1400 also acts as a bit of a community hub as they have a restaurant, gift shop, library, and sports pitch that are open to the public.
Kilt Rock and Mealt Waterfall is located on the A855 at Ellishadder, 15 miles north of Portree and 2 miles south of Staffin. There is a narrow access road to a car park where you need to park considerately. The car park is not marked out and gets very busy in summer so a bit of care is needed. There is no rush, the cliffs and waterfalls have been there for millennia and aren’t leaving in a hurry!
