We have created a map showing the location of dropped kerbs, bench seating, and rubbish bins in the centre of Kyle of Lochalsh village. This has been undertaken as part of Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisation‘s Active Journeys Skye and Lochalsh Project. This is a great project for the area with funding from Paths For All and Think Health Think Nature. We aim to promote the health benefits of walking for daily journeys and highlight the accessibility of the village.
The map can be downloaded and printed from a pdf here. Sarah has also written a description of how she travels around Kyle of Lochalsh using her rollator which highlights where the dropped kerbs are in order to access various premises.
Main Street Accessibility – level entry from the pavement up a gentle slope. Push button automatic doors for easy access for wheelchairs. Gentle ramp up to the library area on your right. One disabled parking space outside the building, although the paint is very faded and hard to see. Another disabled parking space is 20 metres further down Main Street, this also has very faded paint. No further details as it was closed on this visit.
Kyle of Lochalsh Railway Station
Kyle of Lochalsh Railway Station
Station Road Kyle of Lochalsh Accessibility – no designated disabled parking spaces at the Railway Station. 4 spaces for the general public to use on a first come first served basis along the wall side of the road down to the platform. No footpath down to the station, walk carefully along the wall side and beware of any traffic coming up or down the road. Disabled toilets and accessible waiting room on Platform 2 – currently closed due to Covid-19. Portable Defibrillator located on Platform 2. In normal circumstances there is a manned ticket office to help with any enquires and accessibility. Plenty of benches on both Platform 1 and 2. To book assistance for a rail journey you need to get in touch with ScotRail.
Lochalsh Leisure Centre
Kyle Leisure Centre
Douglas Row, Kyle of Lochalsh Accessibility – sloping paved footpath to the right of the building leading to the front door. Parking available in the car park opposite but no designated disabled parking spaces. For patrons of the Leisure Centre there is a disabled toilet in reception area. There is also a wheelchair accessible toilet and changing room within the unisex changing rooms.
Hector’s Bothy and Hector’s 2 Go are a crucial part of the cafe scene in Kyle of Lochalsh. When most other food businesses are seasonal Hector’s is open all year round. Popular with locals and visitors alike, the food is freshly prepared and plentiful.
