Revealing how accessible Skye is For All
The Dunvegan is a restaurant, cafe and deli-shop situated in Dunvegan, north west Skye. It is a great place from where you can explore many of Skye’s attractions. Within a couple of minutes you are on the road to Dunvegan Castle and the Coral beach at Claigan. In the other direction you will be on the road to Bharcasaig Bay and Neist Point. Yet only less than 20 miles from Portree. We joined our visit to The Dunvegan to one with Dunvegan Castle.
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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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Cafe Sia is in Broadford at the south end of the Isle of Skye. At the foot of Beinn Na Caillaich, on a clear day the views from the restaurant are amazing. Very disabled friendly and a varied menu which suits many dietary needs. Read on to see how much we enjoyed our visit.
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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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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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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.
Continue reading “Struan Hill Road Forest Track”Last week we had a lovely walk down Edinbane Old Road. It was lovely until the rain came and we got drenched! That said it is an excellent surface for everyone to use, probably better than the current road that vehicles use every day. With that in mind it would be safe and accessible for wheelchairs, pushchairs, dog walkers, kids scooters and walkers alike.
The good summer weather has bypassed Skye in recent weeks so our walk was taken under leaden skies and occasional sunshine. We found a lovely farm track which crosses open land and forest between Skeabost Cemetery and the Struan road and which proved to be very accessible in so many ways. Here is how we coped on the Skeabost Cemetery Track.
Lealt Waterfalls are located on the A885, 13 miles north of Portree. In 2018 the Staffin Community Trust heavily invested in the Lealt Falls area, adding new car parking and a viewing platform. This has been a welcome addition to the Trotternish Peninsula and also makes the view of Lealt Falls very accessible.
