Robins Nest Pod
CASTLE MOIL - is a ruined castle located near the harbour of the village of Kyleakin and is a gentle walk and the castle can be accessed only at low tide.
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DIRECTIONS
Park in the large car park and then follow
the South Obbe Road south across a bridge over a tidal inlet, curving left along the shore to reach a pier where the road ends. A clear path continues along the coast, crossing a small bay where the route ahead is briefly submerged at high tide. The castle is up a small but steep hill on the other side of the bay.
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ARMADALE CASTLE & GARDENS - Discover 1500 years of history at the spiritual home of Clan Donald. Explore our magnificent garden, romantic castle ruin and award-winning museum. Enjoy family activities, stunning views, woodland walks, cafe, shop and regular events programme. Closes end of October.
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DIRECTIONS
Go back to the main road and go right onto the A87 then take the first left down to Armadale and the Castle will be on the right hand side about 15 miles you could also incorporate taking the round trip to Tarskavaig and Ord which is very scenic but roads are single track.
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ORD BEACH - Follow this single track road for about 4 miles until you come to the bay just after the Ord sign. The views across Loch Eishort to Blaven and the Cuillin Ridge here are breathtaking. Its well worth a walk along the beach.
TALISKAR BAY - Taslisker Beach is on the West Coast of Skye near the village of Carbost where the famous ‘Taslisker’ whisky is distilled. The walk starts and returns to the same point (the carpark). The distance to the beach is 1.45km and will take about 20 minutes, with the same route back giving a total walk distance of 2.9km with the average time to complete the walk being 40 minutes (with no stops).
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DIRECTIONS
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Go back to the main road and go right onto the A87 toward Portree after 12 miles turn left onto the A863 toward Dunvegan after 5 miles turn left onto B8009 Carbost in 2 miles fork left do not go into Carbost village and keep left right down until you come to a parking area for Taliskar Bay.
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APPLECROSS - For a longer day out Applecross is well worth a visit which is on the mainland, Skye can be seen from there in the distance. You can get to Applecross by taking the Bealach na Bà road or a winding coast road from Shieldaig. The Bealach na Bà road is a single-track road with switchbacks and a steep slope. Some say it's one of the most incredible drives in Scotland. (not for the faint hearted!). There are plenty to stop and see on the way Lochcarron is a lovely village with great views and the next stop is Sheildaig with a walk along the shore then onto Applecross which has a great Inn.
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DIRECTIONS
Go back toward the Skye Bridge and go over onto the mainlaind and continue for about 7 miles to Auchertyre then take a left heading for Lochcarron on the A890 continue on here for 14 miles at the T junction go left toward Lochcarron on the A896 then in about 9 miles turn left onto the Applecross Pass.
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