Coille Iòsal, Braes

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This short walk is set in the heart of the lovely Braes area south of Portree. It climbs up through native woodland to visit a waterfall before a more open return giving great views across the Sound to Raasay and Ben Tianavaig.

Terrain

Waymarked path through woodland and up onto moor; vehicle track on return.

Public Transport

Bus 59 from Portree.

Start

Car park at Braes Village Hall. Open start point in Google Maps for directions.

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Walk Description

Stage 1

There is a parking area at Braes village hall, by the recycling bins. The Braes was the site of the famous Battle of the Braes where local crofters fought Glasgow policemen during the Crofters' struggle for security of tenure - there's a memorial to the Battle a kilometre further down the road. Back at the car park, the walk begins opposite the stone buildings. It heads through some lovely native woodland of birch, hazel, rowan and juniper.

Stage 2

Follow the white markers as the path heads uphill, passing above a ravine to eventually emerge onto the open moor. The path continues up the moor, crossing a tiny bridge and having some wooden steps in places. There are great views looking back across the Sound.

Stage 3

Near the top, it comes alongside a pretty cascading waterfall. Continue above the waterfall to a gate.

Stage 4

Go through the gate and immediately turn right (ignoring the second gate ahead). Soon the path becomes a track. There's a bench here with a fabulous view of Raasay and Ben Tianavaig.

Stage 5

Continue on the track, which passes beneath a waterworks and a small electricity substation as it descends back down to the Braes road. Turn right along the road to return to the start.

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