Over the Sea to Skye...on the Glenelg Ferry

If you're visiting Skye this year, you might not be aware that as well as the 2 main routes onto the island, (the bridge at Kyle, & the ferry from Mallaig) there's also another way..that's much more fun.

From Easter to end of October, The Skye Ferry plies its way over the 500 metre strait between Glenelg & Kylerhea. Privately owned, this 6-car, manual turntable ferry is believed to be the only one of its type in the world still operational, and provides a historic & unique way of reaching Skye.

You catch the ferry from the small hamlet of Glenelg, which is a half-hour drive off the A87 main road to Skye. (Turn off at Shiel Bridge.) Once off the A87, the route takes you over a stunning pass with superb views of the surrounding mountains, reaching a high point of 350 metres, before dropping down to Glenelg. Booking not required, as it operates every 20 minutes from each side.

Related links: The Skye Ferry