Balmeanach Wind Farm Track

The Balmeanach Wind Farm Track runs through the Glen Vik Askill wind farm to Upper Edinbane. The track was built during the construction of the wind farm and is currently used for maintenance and recreation. We walked from the Balmeanach end of the track and found it very accessible indeed. In fact we would like to think anyone of any ability could enjoy a walk, push, cycle or propel along this track.

Balmeanach Wind Farm Track
Balmeanach Wind Farm Track
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Glen Varragill Forest Walk

This Glen Varragill Forest Walk follows an old logging track which runs parallel to the A87 Sligachan to Portree. Heading North towards Portree from Sligachan the track starts approximately 4km or 2.5 miles up Glen Varragill on your left. The logging track starts at the A87 and bends down to the River Varragill crossing a bridge. There are a couple of parking spots immediately on your left at the top of the track.

Overhead view of the start of the Glen Varragil Forest Track
Overhead view of the start of the Glen Varragil Forest Track
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The Black Lochs Broadford

Walking to The Black Lochs above the village of Broadford is relatively simple and very accessible for disabled people of all abilities. The path is essentially the old tarmac surface of the A851 before the road was upgraded and moved slightly. The walk starts just south of Broadford and finishes near the turn off for Drumfearn. A great path for both wheelchair users and runners alike.

The Black Lochs Walk Broadford
The Black Lochs Walk Broadford
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The Lump in Portree

Portree is the capital of Skye with around 2500 residents. Dividing Portree’s waterfront is the rocky outcrop known as The Lump. Walking up The Lump in Portree will give you gorgeous panoramic views across the harbour, over Loch Portree, north to The Storr, south to The Cuillins and east to Raasay. It is well worth the walk up the steep slope for the views alone.

View from The Lump in Portree
View from The Lump in Portree

There is also another path around The Lump in Portree called The Meall or Am Meall to use it’s Gaelic name. However this path caused us a lot of fun and difficulties. We definitely had an afternoon of two halves.

Let’s start with the difficult path, that way we end on a high!

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