The tiny ferry at Glenelg is a delight. It takes 4 cars, and on a sunny day it's a real joy to sit and watch the seals while you wait for the ferry.

Give yourself lots of time to see Skye. It's a big island and the roads range from pretty decent to tiny and twisty. Some of the most spectacular areas such as Elgol and Trotternish require driving on single track roads. But it is well worth the effort, as the views are fabulous.

You can't take the train AND take the car - that's 'having your cake and eating it!'

You do need a Car on Skye, so the only idea i have is that one of you drives from FW to Mallaig, and the other has the train ride. Then you can both meet up at Mallaig, take the ferry to Skye, and after your visit, return to the mainland via the Glenelg ferry.

Hey thanks for this info guys and sorry to hijack the thread. Going to Skye in a couple of weeks and was not aware there was another ferry so this could be the way to go and then come back over the bridge. I see though that it takes only four cars. Would there be a an issue waiting i.e. anybody got experience of doing this at this time of year?

The last time I went to Skye I tried to get on the Mallaig ferry it was busy all day and ended up driving all the way to the bridge and crossing there. Mind you that was still whilst they had the toll on it.

Hence my next question. I am bringing a couple of friends (one Cuban, one Dutch) and really want them to see the best of Scotland. Is the view from the Mallaig ferry better that the Glenelg (and the drive after) and would it be worth doing the Mallaig ferry just for the heII of it?

Thanks

Hi,

The scenery around Glenelg is brilliant. Just getting there is an experience. If the ferry is 'busy', then its time to slow down and have a pint at the Glenelg Inn, watch for otters or seals, or explore the famous Glenelg Brochs.

That ferry uses the old cattle crossing point that was used to get cattle from Skye to the mainland for the markets down south. Very narrow with treacherous currents. Not like driving over the bridge...

Excellent Peter. That's the way I'll go then. Sounds like the road there will be an adventure on its own. I don't know why I'm worried that my friends will not think the scenery spectacular. It just is LOL.

The Glenelg ferry is less than half the price of the CalMac anyway.

Having stayed in Glenelg last summer i can assure you they will be thrilled with the trip there the ferry itself and the climb over the hill on Skye from the ferry. To date the only drive that i have made that beats it is over the hill from Applecross. Your friends will love this route and Mallaig does not come close!

Thanks bigblue

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