Lydia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Spectacular views- occasionally you will also spot some dolphins!
It’s also a good walk (some steep areas, though!). Dunvegan and Edinbane are also on the way back, where there are restaurants/ cafes for lunch after.
It is about 45minutes- 1 hour drive from us (depending on the roads).
120 locals recommend
Neist Point Lighthouse
Spectacular views- occasionally you will also spot some dolphins!
It’s also a good walk (some steep areas, though!). Dunvegan and Edinbane are also on the way back, where there are restaurants/ cafes for lunch after.
It is about 45minutes- 1 hour drive from us (depending on the roads).
Beautiful scenery and hike. In a warm day (or cold, if you’re brave!) you can also get into the water. There’s cuil cafe on the way there/ back, which is great for food.
150 locals recommend
Fairy Pools
Beautiful scenery and hike. In a warm day (or cold, if you’re brave!) you can also get into the water. There’s cuil cafe on the way there/ back, which is great for food.
Beautiful scenery, less intense walk for those who enjoy sight seeing more than hiking… or are tired from lots of hiking already!
Uig hotel and ferry inn are nearby for food. There’s also a cafe by the pier that does sit ins and takeaway.
72 locals recommend
The Fairy Glen
Beautiful scenery, less intense walk for those who enjoy sight seeing more than hiking… or are tired from lots of hiking already!
Uig hotel and ferry inn are nearby for food. There’s also a cafe by the pier that does sit ins and takeaway.
Gentle, easy-going walk (sometimes there are cows at the first part of the walk but provided you keep your distance they tend to be fine). Lovely place for a picnic and a paddle/swim.
75 locals recommend
Coral Beach
Gentle, easy-going walk (sometimes there are cows at the first part of the walk but provided you keep your distance they tend to be fine). Lovely place for a picnic and a paddle/swim.
Lovely beach- you could easily spent the day if it’s nice. There’s also a good hike through the hills. Beautiful panoramic views. You might also spot some dinosaur footprints!
15 locals recommend
Staffin Bay
Lovely beach- you could easily spent the day if it’s nice. There’s also a good hike through the hills. Beautiful panoramic views. You might also spot some dinosaur footprints!
Again, stunning panoramic views. Sandy beach. Cuil cafe is on the route but it is also a lovely spot for a oicnic. There are plenty of walks here too, although they can be steep.
31 locals recommend
Glenbrittle
Again, stunning panoramic views. Sandy beach. Cuil cafe is on the route but it is also a lovely spot for a oicnic. There are plenty of walks here too, although they can be steep.
Lovely walk around the gardens and you can also go on a boat trip to see seals.
They also have a cafe nearby in the car park.
144 locals recommend
Dunvegan Castle
Lovely walk around the gardens and you can also go on a boat trip to see seals.
They also have a cafe nearby in the car park.
Stunning my scenery, no matter the weather. Panoramic views.
The walk can be as easy or difficult as you wish. It’s even worth just stopping to get out and look at the view whilst you’re there if you don’t have time to hike.
67 locals recommend
Quiraing
Stunning my scenery, no matter the weather. Panoramic views.
The walk can be as easy or difficult as you wish. It’s even worth just stopping to get out and look at the view whilst you’re there if you don’t have time to hike.
Worth a quick stop to get out and see - dramatic waterfall and beautiful views.
45 locals recommend
Kilt Rock Viewpoint
52 A855Worth a quick stop to get out and see - dramatic waterfall and beautiful views.
Beautiful views. Walk can be steep in places, takes roughly 2-3 hours but the path is well laid out. The views are amazing and the old man of store rock is interesting to see.
127 locals recommend
The Storr
Beautiful views. Walk can be steep in places, takes roughly 2-3 hours but the path is well laid out. The views are amazing and the old man of store rock is interesting to see.
Activities
kayaking, canoeing, climbing and abseiling, mountain boarding, hill walking, bushcraft, crating and archery.
If you feel like you’d prefer to see skye from a different angle and be a little more adventurous, then whitewave might offer something you’d be interested in.
10 locals recommend
Whitewave: Skye's Outdoor Centre
If you feel like you’d prefer to see skye from a different angle and be a little more adventurous, then whitewave might offer something you’d be interested in.
Fun for all the family (we went a few years back with my Nan - who is in her 80s) and all had lots of fun.
15 locals recommend
A.C.E Target Sports
Fun for all the family (we went a few years back with my Nan - who is in her 80s) and all had lots of fun.
Skeabost Hotel
Golf course, Fishing, Food & Drinks
Beautiful spot by the sea.
Food scene
Pizza in the skye
Takeaway freshly made pizzas.
Cafe Arriba
Brilliant selection, catering to a lot of dietary needs