Revealing how accessible Skye is For All
The Skriaig Mast Walk is tucked away near the tiny township of Glenmore, Isle of Skye. It is a relatively straightforward and accessible walk to try. Based on a mainly tarmac surface you make progress whilst being rewarded with fantastic views all around you. From the Cuillin ridge to the MacLeod’s Tables all in one panorama. For those with an interest in TV transmitters here is more information.
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The Two Lochs Walk starts close to Broadford in the south of Skye and is yet to feature on any Ordnance Survey maps. That said it is easy to find, easily accessible and a well made track that many different abilities will find they can use.
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This week’s walk took us to the Ben Atekil Wind Farm track near Edinbane. A very accessible track which is a little of the beaten track for Skye. This track is most definitely accessible for both wheelchairs and off road scooters. You can walk as far as you like before you turn around and head back to your vehicle. A perfect spot for some peace, quiet and fresh air.
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Now just cliff top ruins Duntulm Castle was originally an ancient Pictish Fort, Dun Dhaibhidh. Named for the Viking, David, who seized it from its Celtic owner. When the Lord of the Isles drove out the Norsemen, he seized the Dun and built a new and improved fort there. Now just a short walk from the road to the cliff top for those with reasonable mobility. Sadly not a path suitable for wheelchair users.
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Dun Beag Broch is an excellent example of an Iron Age Round Tower on Skye. It still has a good amount of the walls intact. A very short walk from the car park you can go back in time and see how our ancestors lived. Visible on the skyline from the car park it is an easy walk to the bottom of the rocky outcrop on which it stands.
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Located in the centre of Broadford the Irishman’s Point walk is short, at just 1.25km to the point. It can be easily broken down into a smaller walk if the last section over grassy moorland is beyond your ability. It is a path that the Disabled Ramblers used to use in their off road electric scooters and chairs. Known in Gaelic as Rubh an Eireannaich.
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Bharcasaig Bay is a bit of a hidden gem on Skye. Usually only seen by locals and those headed to the MacLeod’s Tables or MacLeod’s Maiden. We are here to share this beautiful spot with you. Unfortunately wheelchairs will probably not be able to go the whole distance but it is reasonably accessible for most other abilities and well worth the visit.
Continue reading “Bharcasaig Bay”Neist Point is the most westerly point on the Isle of Skye. Located on the Duirinish peninsula it has been one of the must see places for visitors to the island. But be prepared for the journey there, as it isn’t for the faint hearted. You are sharing a single track road for 20 miles with everyone else trying to see this iconic view!
This Struan Hill Road Forest Track is located approximately 4.5 miles from the centre of Portree on the B885 Portree – Struan Road. Known locally as the Struan Hill Road or Hill Road. We did enquire if the track was known locally by any name but nothing came forth so until we know any better we will call it the Struan Hill Road Forest Track. A good accessible track suitable for all abilities and all weathers.
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On a typical Spring day on Skye when the weather changes every 15 minutes we headed to Portree Forest. Between the trees we could shelter from any rain or hail, and enjoy the sunbeams penetrating through the tree canopy. It is a walk enjoyed by many locals and is relatively straightforward. However winter storms have eroded parts of the path so wheelchair users now may find access quite difficult. Here is how we got on.
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