Walks, Wildlife & Nature in Skye.

For many visitors, Skye’s natural attractions are its chief draw, with world-class scenery, incredible marine life and some seriously good walks for all fitness levels. And did someone mention eagles?

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The Plock
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Easily missed just before the Skye Bridge, The Plock in Kyle of Lochalsh is a hidden gem. This community-owned park may be small in size but here you’ll discover a variety of habitats buzzing with a diverse range of flora and fauna. Look out for roe deer in the woodland, otters at the coral beaches and seals just off the craggy rocks of the peninsula.

Elgol
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Getting to this hamlet on the southern Strathaird Peninsula is a joy in itself, with the road sweeping beneath the Cuillins before curving towards the sea. Wander the stony beach, gaze out to the Small Isles from the pier, and follow a footpath to Spar Cave.

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Introduction to Skye.

You could forgive Skye for having an ego. It’s said that Scotland’s top three tourist destinations are Edinburgh, Loch Ness, and the 50-mile-long rhapsody of moors and mountains that we know better as the Isle of Skye. But while the second largest of Scotland’s islands (behind only Lewis & Harris – but you knew that) is emphatically no secret, it’s popular for very good reason.

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