Talisker Bay

The walk starts from the roadside parking near the end of the minor road to Talisker, the hamlet rather than the distillery at Carbost. It follows the road to its end and takes the left-hand track, signed to the bay, past the white walls of Talisker House. Through another gate the track rises a little and emerges at the southern end of Talisker Bay. The return is the same way.

It is 4.0 km with 48 m of ascent; allow about 1 hour. The grade is Easy: a very easy walk on a minor road and a track.

The beach is a mix of black and white sand, best seen at low tide. A sea stack stands off the southern end, and a waterfall pours over the cliffs at the northern end of the bay, which is known for its sunsets. Talisker House dates from the 1720s, and Johnson and Boswell stayed there on their tour of the Hebrides. Close the gates behind you.

Parking is roadside and free; do not block the turning area or passing places. There is no station on Skye.

Route drawn by Global Adventurer along OpenStreetMap paths (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), with figures worked out from it. Check the forecast and the ground on the day: paths change.