Epic Rides in Scotland | Isle of Skye

Epic Rides in Scotland

Isle of Skye


This Epic Ride takes place on one of the most magical island in the world. Isle of Skye. It is the largest island in the Inner Hebrides, a group of 35 inhabited islands as well as 44 uninhabited islands.

Since 1995 a bridge from the mainland allows an easier journey to the Isle (Some would say it has also changed the dynamic island way of life)

Location

The Isle of Skype is the largest of the Inner Hebrides, an archipelago of the West Coast. 5 hrs drive from either Glasgow or Edinburgh and 2.5 hrs from Inverness.

The Ride

As of 2019, mostly asphalt with alot of single lanes and narrow roads. It’s a tourist hot spot in the summer months. With a lot of Camper-vans slowly circling the island.

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When is the best time to Ride?

Spring | Less traffic, less midges

Summer | Crazy traffic, best weather, alot of midges

Autumn | Less traffic, less midges. Amazing scenery with the Autumn colours

Highlights

Neist Point and Lighthouse

The Lighthouse is the most westerly point on the Isle of Skye. On a clear day you’ll have views to the Outer Hebrides.

It’s a lovely hike around the points were you can see whales, dolphins, porpoises and the huge basking shark. You’ll also see heaps of sea-birds flying around.


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Neist Cliff, Isle of Skye, Scotland
The Quiraing Area

This area is a landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, the northernmost summit of the Trotternish. The best road runs across the peninsula. See the map below.

Isle of Skye, Scotland
Glamaig, Sgurr nan Gillean and the Sligachan Old Bridge

Situated in the middle of the island and with some of the best wide open scenery, this area offers heaps of hikes, camping and tourist sites.

Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls Viewpoint

Check out this Waterfall that falls into the sea!! This is Mealt Falls and it is easily accessible from the road and has a great viewpoint here


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Talisker Distillery

Talisker is the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye, set on Loch Harport with dramatic views of the Cuillins.


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What’s Nearby

  • Glen Coe Valley | 189kms
  • Applecross, Bealach na ba shieldaig (Pass of the Cattle) | 98kms

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