Revealing how accessible Skye is For All
Chocolates of Glenshiel was founded by Finlay MacDonald in 2016 when he was just 16. You will see their chocolate stocked in many places while you are visiting Skye. After starting his business at home Finlay has now opened a chocolate centre in Shiel Bridge. Here you will find a cafe and gift shop as well as a peek at the chocolate making operation. We decided to stop here for a sweet treat as we were in the area.
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Tulach Ard or Ard Hill in it’s English translation is a short and strenuous walk 1.25 miles walk in Lochalsh. We wouldn’t recommend it for wheelchairs as it is steep and uneven, however Sarah did manage relatively well with her wheeled walker. The path is well maintained by Forestry Commission Scotland.
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When it opened on the 16th October 1995 the Skye Bridge linked Kyle of Lochalsh to Eilean Bàn and then further to Skye. Initially a Toll Bridge, after much protesting the tolls were finally lifted in 2004. Leaving a bridge that is free for all to use and offering great access to and from Skye and a fantastic spot for a walk with a view. The main bridge is just short of 0.4 miles or 0.6km and looks down upon Eilean Bàn which is home to The Brightwater Centre. The complete span over Loch Alsh is 1.5miles or 2.4km and includes the much more level Carrich Viaduct.
Continue reading “The Skye Bridge”Balmacara Woods are situated a short way off the A87 just 5 minutes drive from Kyle of Lochalsh. This former campsite is now managed by Forestry and Land Scotland with many waymarked paths to explore. The walk we undertook was very accessible for us and some of the other paths we saw peaked our interest for a return visit.
