Welcome to another week on the road with me! In this week’s video, explore the Isle of Skye but with a twist.

You’ve heard of the Old Man of Storr
You’ve heard of the Fairy Pools
... but have you heard of these places?

I’ve chosen five places on the Isle of Skye that I think are worth visiting but perhaps don’t get the spotlight they deserve.

The places to visit:

Talisker Bay Beach
Location: Near Glendale, on the West coast
Cost: Free
Parking: Free road parking
Points of interest: The Talisker Waterfall plunges over 400 feet onto the rocks below
Things to consider: Parking is a 510 minute walk from the beach. The beach is shingles, not sand.
Verdict: It’s up there with one of my favourite beaches

Neist Point
Location: The most westerly tip of Skye with views out to the Western Isles
Cost: Free
Parking: Free road parking + gift shop
Points of interest: Stop near the sea cliff on the way to the lighthouse to spot nesting sea birds, including gannets, black guillemots and razorbills.
Things to consider: The trail from the parking is steep, go steady.
Verdict: This place feels like the end of land! The sunset made it very dramatic.

Dunvegan Castle
Location: MacLeod Estate, in Dunvegan
Cost: £14 per adult, for castle and gardens. £12 for the gardens only.
Parking: Free onsite parking + gift shop and cafe
Points of interest: Go off the main track and you’ll find some secret viewpoints of the castle
Things to consider: It gets busy! Go as early as you can to beat the crowds.
Verdict: A great familyfriendly day out. You learn a lot and the gardens are HUGE.

Kinlock Forest
Location: Drumfearn, at the top of the Sleat peninsula
Cost: Free
Parking: Free car park at the start of the hiking trail
Points of interest: Don’t miss Leitir Fura, the ruins of a medieval town.
Things to consider: Some parts of this trail are steep, go steady.
Verdict: Beautiful views over the trees and across the water

Castle Moil
Location: Kyleakin
Cost: Free
Parking: Free car park in Kyleakin, a 10 minute walk from the castle
Points of interest: The shipwreck is awesome! But don’t graffiti it like some trash bag has!
Things to consider: The tide times! Don’t get stuck at the castle, or you’ll be going for an unexpected swim
Verdict: Short and easy walk to an interesting point of history. The shipwreck really makes it.

Will you be adding any of these places to your travel list? Comment which ones below.

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