In June we'll go by train to Kyle of Lochalsh and then have a few days on Skye, but we don't want to rent a car or spend a lot of time in a bus. Any suggestions of lovely but not too challenging walks? Any boat trips that are unlikely to induce motion sickness and don't require a long bus ride to reach the starting point? Any recommendation of which town to stay in? Thanks!
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I have to say that I think it is challenging to visit Skye without a car. I'm not saying it's impossible, but I think it's hard. We did a nice walk from Sligachan up to a view point for Loch Coruisk. We also took the boat from Elgol over to Loch Coruisk to see from sea level. Pam
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OP
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Thanks. I think I've figured it out: don't try to cover much territory, stay put in Portree and take beautiful walks there. But other suggestions are welcome.
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Check with the TI to see if there are any day trips that you could take. Try to go there during the week. I think services are still reduced on Sundays in the West, particularly Skye and the Outer Hebrides.
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Thanks for your note. I saw that Sun. was dicey and booked for Weds.-Sat. Found a room for Weds. and Thurs. in Portree but am still looking for a place to stay Sat. May look for one in the direction of the trainis Kyleakin a good place to spend some time? Or Kyle of Lochalsh, where we'll catch the train?
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If you're willing to go a bit further, you might look at Plockton. It's a pretty little town. Pam