Rubh an Eireannaich, Broadford

Summary

This picturesque walk follows a shoreside path to reach Broadford pier and then continues out to the low headland beyond. There are good opportunities for spotting wildlife and flowers. The optional alternate return is boggy.

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Grade

Bog Factor

3.5/5

Rating

Terrain

Straightforward walking to Irishman's Point, return overland is very boggy.

Getting there

Start

Main Broadford car park near petrol station and toilets.

Public Transport

Regular buses from Portree, Kyleakin and Kyle of Lochalsh - get off in centre of Broadford.

Start Grid Ref

NG643234

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 3.5km / 2.25 miles
Time: 1 hour
Ascent: 20m (Profile)

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Walk Description

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Stage 1

From the large car park overlooking Broadford Bay, walk north - keeping to the right of the play area - to reach a footbridge. Turn right across this, with excellent views out over the bay.

Stage 2

Once over the bridge keep right on the footpath - signed for Broadford Pier and Irishman's Point - that runs parallel to the road through the trees adjacent to the shoreline. This fine path soon emerges at Broadford's main pier.

Stage 3

From here go through the gate straight ahead - signed for Irishman's Point and Corry Lodge. When the track forks take the right hand branch which follows the shore. At a second fork keep right again, following the path between the shore and trees, and passing a derelict building. When the track reaches a gate leave it and take the grassy shoreline path to the right. This keeps close to the shore until the low cliffs of Rubh' an Eireannaich or Irishman's Point. There are good views of the low lying island of Pabay which is inhabited and even issues its own stamps.

Stage 4

The driest way back is to retrace your steps, but if you don't mind a bit of boggyness you can continue on the path which now climbs up to the flat grassy area above the low cliffs. Cross a stile and continue on the wet path as far as a broad grassy bay. It is possible at low tide to continue right round the shoreline to Camas na Sgrianadin, where there is a track - and then follow a cycle path back to Broadford, but this route involves crossing slippery rocks and is impossible if the tide comes in. Instead follow a faint path that cuts inland from the middle of the grassy bay.

Stage 5

This is very boggy, but eventually joins a rough track. This leads to a gate; pass through into a grassy field. At the far end of this is another gate, leading back to the outward route. Now retrace your steps along the track to Broadford Pier and back to the start using the path beyond.

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