Neist Point
Neist Point
4.5
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- Thomas GAmsterdam, The Netherlands1,877 contributionsFantastic viewpointI would say this is my most impressive viewpoint of the Isle of Skye. You feel so small next to these big rock. The ocean is beautiful to go here. We went here by bike, which was great as cars were filling up and only had one way to go. The view is great and I would recommend to go up the famous rock and see the rock from the coastline. You can also walk up to the scenic lighthouse. This is a must-do, but I preferred Brother's Point as it was way less crowded.Visited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 17, 2023
- Jennifer J3 contributionsWell worth the journey!Beautiful views everywhere you look! The drive here was bumpy but plenty of passing places. The walk to the light house didn’t take too long even if it was steep. We took our time with a dog and baby in a carrier but would definitely do the walk along to the light house again. Even spotted some dolphins in the sea whilst enjoying the views next to the lighthouse. The view from the cliff top next to the car park was exceptional if you are not sure about the walk to the lighthouse.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 28, 2023
- Chaz KingKnoxville, Tennessee325 contributionsAmazing view in any weather!Really an awesome sight. Not sure it’s worth the trek all the way down and back. Just head off to the extreme right after the gate and be careful of the mud that you’ll have to cross. Amazing vista with no guard railing. Parking? Eh? We showed up a 9:30A and was able to snag a spot. Most folks are there for a quick shot or two and then on their way so parking is pretty fluid. You are parking at the end of a road so getting in and out is a bit of a chore. Our days was a bit overcast and I think it made the photo a bit more “moody.”Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 2, 2024
- Hattiee369 contributionsSpectacular views.Absolutely amazing views. We went on a sunny late afternoon. We didn’t do the lighthouse bit but enjoyed the spectacular scenery. Can imagine this is a tourist trap in peak season. We parked at the bottom of the hill just before the cattle grid and walked up. The drive is interesting to get there. Single track roads, some on big inclines. Not for the faint hearted or impatient drivers.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 7, 2024
- Hayley SMatlock, United Kingdom144 contributionsVery dramatic and Jurassic - a tough walk to the lighthouse and backVery rugged with dramatic drops. We visited with our collie and he’s normally off lead but there were sheep and drops so not ideal with a dog. The walk to the lighthouse is very hilly and a tough walk. The lighthouse is closed and the accommodation which surrounds it is closed. Apparently they are privately owned and we’re holiday let’s but not recently. It is a shame as could be a great spot to explore after the ups and downs of the walk to get to it. Worth a visit but only for an hour or so. It was very windy even on a hot day so would not recommend on a windy day inlandVisited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 17, 2024
- Kathie LEmmaus, Pennsylvania67 contributionsBusy hike with views and climbingVery pretty scenery. Lots of people and parking area was busy. No facilities were open when we visited. Very windy and some rain. Dress for the weather The wildflowers, cliffs. Eating seagulls made this hike worthwhile. There is also an area where visitors have left hundreds of cairns (little piles of rocks piled into a stack)Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 10, 2024
- Colin GHazel Grove, United Kingdom568 contributionsSpectacular LocationIt's a long but scenic drive on single track roads from Dunvegan with some rough section, potholes, steep hills and a constant flow of cars & campervans and even a 40 seater coach when we went! The parking is limited and busy even early doors due to the overnighting campervans and there are no facilities. That said Neist Point is a truly spectacular location with dramatic cliffs, a bracing wind and worthwhile but strenuous walk with views as far as the Outer Hebrides.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 11, 2024
- JFWhiteMoncton, Canada7,403 contributionsVery NiceVery cool drive leading up to the lighthouse. Mostly single lane, but thats all part of the experience. The walk to the lighthouse is fairly easy. The old lighthouse seems abandonned and seen better days. But still very cool to see and very worth itVisited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 25, 2024
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Caustonator
Frodsham, UK1,504 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
The views were great. It’s a shame the chair lift down seemed to be broken. The lighthouse seemed a bit run down and sad they locked all of the gates so you can’t wander around but are kept outside. I really don’t see why it cannot be opened up. I also looked through the windows and the wall paper was falling off the ceiling. The outside needs a lick of paint too. Why nit charge people £5 to park and spend the money on improving and up keeping the lighthouse. I would pay to stay the night there. Why isn’t it a B&B. Shame on whoever owns it! Also no information about the lighthouse or anything for visitors.
Written October 30, 2020
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literarydouble
Liverpool, UK136 contributions
Oct 2020
What a let down!
I was really looking forward to visiting here but I'm sorry I wasted my time. The roads were awful, full of people who cannot drive. The lanes are narrow and people were double parked. The "car park" was rammed at sunset, full of cars and litter and crowding.
You can't even SEE the light house from the car park!
It looks nice on photos but it's honestly not worth the effort it took me to get here.
I was really looking forward to visiting here but I'm sorry I wasted my time. The roads were awful, full of people who cannot drive. The lanes are narrow and people were double parked. The "car park" was rammed at sunset, full of cars and litter and crowding.
You can't even SEE the light house from the car park!
It looks nice on photos but it's honestly not worth the effort it took me to get here.
Written October 20, 2020
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David T
Whitley Bay, UK991 contributions
Sep 2021
Staying only 3 miles from Neist Point we decided to walk to see the lighthouse in the late afternoon. The walk from the road to the lighthouse involves some steep inclines but it was well worth it. After exploring the headland we realised sunset would be less than 30 minutes away so we stayed and were joined by a lot of people who were "in the know!". The view was amazing (like a great number of places on Skye).
Written September 27, 2021
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coh8
Glasgow, UK944 contributions
Mar 2020
Bad weather on Monday meant that our 40 mile journey took about 90 minutes. While my son and other half stayed in the car, I ventured past the entrance and bothy down and up a concrete staircase with some metal barriers. High winds meant that these were required. At the bottom, the path became muddy and slippery. Great views and very atmospheric. Would return in better weather. Lack of facilitie was a pain.
Written March 8, 2020
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Hayley S
Matlock, UK144 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Very rugged with dramatic drops. We visited with our collie and he’s normally off lead but there were sheep and drops so not ideal with a dog. The walk to the lighthouse is very hilly and a tough walk. The lighthouse is closed and the accommodation which surrounds it is closed. Apparently they are privately owned and we’re holiday let’s but not recently. It is a shame as could be a great spot to explore after the ups and downs of the walk to get to it. Worth a visit but only for an hour or so. It was very windy even on a hot day so would not recommend on a windy day inland
Written May 17, 2024
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Johns Creek, United States12 contributions
Jun 2022
We were told Isle of Skye weather is always iffy - rain, overcast, dark, .. We were incredibly lucky - clear skies as far as the eyes could see.
The landscape is breathtaking, you can stare at it for hours on without getting bored.
Make the attempt to walk up to the lighthouse - the change of perspective is worth the effort.
The landscape is breathtaking, you can stare at it for hours on without getting bored.
Make the attempt to walk up to the lighthouse - the change of perspective is worth the effort.
Written June 11, 2022
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scottishlassie64
Edinburgh, UK369 contributions
Aug 2020
I love Lighthouses, always have done, and had seen many photos of this one, so wanted to see it for myself. Travelled there during phase 3 of Lockdown and it was quite busy for trying to find a parking spot, but relatively few motorhomes on the road. Very different in normal times, I would imagine. Once there, a choice of a short walk to the viewpoint on clliff edge where this photo is taken from, or a longer walk down a very steep staircase of you want the lower route. I would recommend that you add it to your list of places to visit.
Written August 28, 2020
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Inwanderment
Herefordshire, UK1,841 contributions
Nov 2020
The views are as dramatic as the windchill and the verticle walk down is made oh so worth it when you cast your eyes on the views below… although…. it’s rather high. Anyone with vertigo, keep away from the edge!!??
We spent the evening there trying to capture the sunset and it was beautiful but freezing even in August so wrap up warm as it can get windy!
Top Tips
The walk down is very steep… no exaggeration. But there is a handrail to steady yourself but an FYI, anyone with mobility issues, pushchairs or wheelchairs may find this very problematic.
There is a huge car park which is free to park in
Sunset from here is stunning if you can get the weather to play ball… we waited almost 4 hours and finally, the light peaked through!
We spent the evening there trying to capture the sunset and it was beautiful but freezing even in August so wrap up warm as it can get windy!
Top Tips
The walk down is very steep… no exaggeration. But there is a handrail to steady yourself but an FYI, anyone with mobility issues, pushchairs or wheelchairs may find this very problematic.
There is a huge car park which is free to park in
Sunset from here is stunning if you can get the weather to play ball… we waited almost 4 hours and finally, the light peaked through!
Written October 16, 2021
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Clachangirl
Skipton, UK1,208 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Staying on Skye for the week and not far from Glendale, thought we would come to Neist Point lighthouse.
It was one of those bracing winds and occasional showers sort of a day but well worth the drive and walk. There are a lot of steps involved but there is a handrail to hang onto to steady yourself. It’s broken in parts so that’s why I’ve given this a 4 star rating as it does need attention.
Once down at the headland you can see the lighthouse up close and reflect at how lonely the lives would have been for the keepers. Evidence of pulleys to drag provisions down , a derelict crane down near the jetty. All signs of bygone days.
The walk is also one of the islands core paths so you can google that and get a really detailed map up on screen. Lots of roadside parking has been created.
It was one of those bracing winds and occasional showers sort of a day but well worth the drive and walk. There are a lot of steps involved but there is a handrail to hang onto to steady yourself. It’s broken in parts so that’s why I’ve given this a 4 star rating as it does need attention.
Once down at the headland you can see the lighthouse up close and reflect at how lonely the lives would have been for the keepers. Evidence of pulleys to drag provisions down , a derelict crane down near the jetty. All signs of bygone days.
The walk is also one of the islands core paths so you can google that and get a really detailed map up on screen. Lots of roadside parking has been created.
Written May 10, 2021
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kirbenny
Norfolk, UK32 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We opted for the walk to the old lighthouse, which we achieved in relatively damp weather and low mist. There's a well maintained concrete path to follow pretty much up the lighthouse, which you can only appreciate it's steepness more on the way back! But with time and use of the handrails, is quite exhilarating once accomplished!
The lighthouse itself is all locked up and inhabited but I loved seeing the old froghorn especially. The views across the sea from this point made us feel at the heart of the sea, watching the waves crash the enormous cliffs and am sure there's so much potential to spot so much wildlife from here. We saw Fulmers, Shags and puffins at sea from here .
Good photo opportunities of the lighthouse on the cliffs if you wander slightly off the path towards the edge of cliff (do not get anywhere close to edges...so high!), as we could see the people on the alternative view route a couple of miles away, we could also get some good views from where we were.
We were here with a three year old in tow for approx 1.5 hours.
Could definitely benefit from an open café though!
The lighthouse itself is all locked up and inhabited but I loved seeing the old froghorn especially. The views across the sea from this point made us feel at the heart of the sea, watching the waves crash the enormous cliffs and am sure there's so much potential to spot so much wildlife from here. We saw Fulmers, Shags and puffins at sea from here .
Good photo opportunities of the lighthouse on the cliffs if you wander slightly off the path towards the edge of cliff (do not get anywhere close to edges...so high!), as we could see the people on the alternative view route a couple of miles away, we could also get some good views from where we were.
We were here with a three year old in tow for approx 1.5 hours.
Could definitely benefit from an open café though!
Written April 6, 2022
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Bonjour
J’organise notre séjour en août avec 2 jours sur l’île de Sky
Est ce la route vers Neist point vers 20h est dégagée? Nous souhaitons éviter la foule au maximum et les galères sur la route !
Merci
Written June 10, 2023
Hola, ¿cuánto se tarda en este paseo?
Written February 16, 2023
Hello! We are gonna visit Neist Point soon but we both don't have a driver licence. Are there buses to Glendale from Dunvegan in summer? It seems that the distance from there is about 6 kms. We are good hikers and we can do that and return. Ultimately if there are no buses how expensive it would be to hire a taxi from Dunvegan?
Written July 9, 2022
I don't remember seeing any buses in the parking lot. But I do remember seeing a few people hiking down the road.
Written July 9, 2022
christina neist
New York City, New York
Does anyone know why it’s named Neist point? My family’s last name is Neist (pronounced Neeest)- and I’ve never met anyone else in the US with that name! New bucket list addition to come here!!
Written March 11, 2022
We're visiting Skye at the start of April and Neist Point is on the list of places to see. I considered it as a wild camping spot, (we'll just have 2 small tents) but was put off by the possibility of lots of other campers! Were there any other wild campers when you visited? I heard it was a very popular spot.... Thanks in advance :)
Written February 6, 2020
We were there in August 2019. I saw quite a few campers along the road and the parking was a challenge. Never saw any tents but I wasn’t particularly looking for them so I might have missed them. It’s a beautiful spot. Sunset was awesome. Enjoy!
Written March 7, 2020
Was anyone up at Neist Point on rainy 8 Oct around 5.30pm? Anyone know the kilted strongman of Skye who led 3 other men to rescue our car from a ditch and helped the other driver reverse his car downhill to the passing point? We want to properly thank him!
Written October 16, 2019
Hi! We were there and we saw you. But we don’t know the identity of the man. Good luck! Maybe Facebook could help?
Written October 21, 2019
While the terrain itself is fairly level, I think it is too wet and muddy for a pram. If you really needed to take one you can always carry it while folded up and walk to the scenic overlook and then place your child in it and enjoy the view while sitting there but I probably wouldn't take it at all.
Written September 1, 2019
Salve a tutti ! Io e il mio ragazzo siamo die appassionati di fotografia e volevo regalargli un viaggio in questa località che immagino stupenda ad Agosto. Fotografare questi ambienti è sempre stato il nostro sogno. Per questo approfitto di questo forum per chiedervi come sia meglio raggiungibile dall'Italia e che mezzi avete usato voi nel vostro viaggio, giusto per rendermi conto do un po' di cose. Grazie mille !
Written June 10, 2019
Ciao, noi ci siamo mossi in macchina soprattutto perché a Skye gli autobus, credo l'unico mezzo pubblico esistente, collegano un paesino all'altro ma non giungono alle località turistiche. Noi per esempio prima del faro volevamo vedere the Old Man Storr ma quando siamo arrivate lì era scesa la nebbia e non si vedevano le cime pietrose e abbiamo deviato per il Nest Point e abbiamo fatto davvero bene, quindi la macchina permette anche di organizzare il viaggio a seconda del meteo
Written June 11, 2019
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