Revealing how accessible Skye is For All
Kilmarie is a tiny wee place on Skye that most folks simply drive past on the way to Elgol. We stopped and found a walk with amazing views that is very accessible for all abilities. As a bonus when the tide is out there is a beach to be explored as well.
Continue reading “Kilmarie”The Old Moll Road is a single track road which bypasses the A87 between Sconser and the lower end of Druim na Cleochd. It was always a quiet road on Skye but during a storm in September 2018 a huge chunk of the road was washed away. The road is unlikely to be repaired so it has become a bit of a peaceful walking haven. The landslip is closer to the Druim na Cleochd end so our walk starts at Sconser.
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.
After a very cold snap and some snow on the ground we opted for a short walk by Storr Lochs. We were sheltered from the incoming weather by the Trotternish Ridge and more impressively the Old Man of Storr. This walk is on a tarmac surface so fully accessible for all abilities and wheelchair users if you are happy to cross a cattle grid.
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.
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!
Continue reading “The Lump in Portree”The walk to Allt Dearg House Sligachan starts about half a mile from the Sligachan Hotel on the A863 Dunvegan Road. There is a space on the left hand side of the road for about 6-7 vehicles. Here you can park for free but pay attention not to block the track to Allt Dearg or the main road.
Continue reading “Walk to Allt Dearg House, Sligachan”