Skye is small, but the roads are slow. The island is best when you don’t over-plan the day.
Early to the Quiraing
The Quiraing car park fills up from ten o’clock. Start walking at eight and you’ll have the ridges almost to yourself – in the best light.
The detour to Elgol
The road is narrow, with passing places. At the end is one of the finest views of the Cuillin. Allow a good two hours there and back.
Tea instead of hotspots
Instead of queueing at the Fairy Pools: tea at the café in Carbost, then the short walk to Talisker beach.