Revealing how accessible Skye is For All
Having being a feature of Skye since 1965 The Skye Museum of Island Life is a popular attraction on the island. It charts the history of life on the island during the nineteenth century. Despite it’s age it is still a reasonably accessible attraction and we enjoyed our visit. You can also link this visit to some other attractions in the area:
Duntulm Castle
Kilvaxter Souterrain
Kilmuir Cemetery
The Galley Seafood Cafe is a haven for lovers of freshly caught and beautifully cooked seafood. There are also many meat options using local produce and vegetarian options too. When creating the premises it seems that accessibility was at the forefront of the plans. A lovely spot to enjoy lunch or dinner on Skye.
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One of the top trips to do from Skye is a boat trip from the beautiful village of Elgol to Loch Coruisk or the Small Isles. On a baking hot, near tropical Friday morning we took a trip to Loch Coruisk with Misty Isle Boat Trips. We could have been in the Caribbean but it was only April.
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Located in Harrapool on the Isle of Skye, The Coffee Bothy is the new kid in town. Opening in March 2022 in what was formally known as New Creelers it is already a bustling coffee shop. Serving light lunches and cakes for both dine-in and takeaway it is already a hit with locals and visitors alike! Do keep an eye out for adorable Jynx who is a cheeky puppy in charge of Public, or maybe that should be Puppy Relations!
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The walk from Penifiler to Inveralivaig is short and sweet from the township to the shores of Loch Portree. Only a short distance from Portree and relatively accessible for those with good mobility and a little bit of stamina.
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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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Taigh Ailean Hotel is situated at the end of the Minginish Peninsula on Skye, in Portnalong. Meaning Allan’s House in English Taigh Ailean has been here for over a century. Initially a working croft and now a comfortable family run hotel with a restaurant and bar for both residents and non residents. It has become one of our favourite spots for a relaxing evening meal.
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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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On the edge of Kyle of Lochalsh The Plock is Kyle’s Community Woodland. Where the Skye Bridge meets the village The Plock is a haven for wildlife, peacefulness, great views and some accessible walking. With 3 car parks on site and within walking distance of Kyle of Lochalsh The Plock is a real asset to the area.
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