This short walk follows a delightful old path downhill through woodland and past waterfalls to reach a peaceful pebble beach with a stunning outlook.
Small but clear path; uphill for the return.
None to start.
Parking area at the walk start.
The walk begins from a point roughly half way along Raasay's north-south road. There is a parking area on the left where the road dips to cross a stream; it is marked by a wooden footpath sign reading 'Inver 1.5km'. The path begins through the gate, passing the ruins of the former settlement of Brae. It slopes down towards a farm gate but instead of passing through it bears left into a steep little wooded glen, going through a pedestrian gate instead.
The path descends the left side of the birchwood-clad little glen. At its foot it crosses a little stream and then runs alongside it; the stream flows through a small rocky gorge with several waterfalls. This section is quite picturesque.
The path then veers to the right slightly uphill and away from the stream before sloping down through a more open area of heather and scattered trees. Further on it runs right alongside the stream once more, ending where the stream issues into the sea at a pebbly bay. This is Bagh an Inbhire, a fine spot for a picnic with its grassy banks. Most of the bay can only be reached by paddling across the stream (impossible in wet weather), but this isn't really essential to enjoy the way.
Bay an Inbhire is a great place to spot white-tailed sea eagles, often seen gliding on the thermals over the sea. Even if you don't see any, you'll still enjoy the fantastic outlook to Ben Tianavaig and The Storr on Skye. The return walk is back the same way - all uphill!
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