Neist Point
Glendale, United Kingdom
Skye’s most westerly headland, with a lighthouse at the end of a steep concrete path. Come for sunset and look out for whales and dolphins.
Neist Point is the westernmost point of the Isle of Skye. The headland on the Duirinish peninsula juts out into the Minch. The lighthouse was built to a design by David Alan Stevenson, first lit on 1 November 1909, is 19 m tall and has been operated remotely from Edinburgh since 1990. The former keepers’ cottages are privately owned. Whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks can be seen from the viewpoint; in summer, minke whales are possible.
The path starts at the end of the minor road signposted “Neist Point”. From there a well-made concrete path with steps leads to the lighthouse. The cliffs are unfenced, so keep to the path and stay back from the edge. There is no public transport to the start; the nearest bus stop is in Glendale, about 5 km away.
- Nearest town
- Glendale, United Kingdom
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 57.4233, -6.7878
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Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Kinloch CampsiteCampsite12 km from Neist PointTentsCaravans
- Skye Eco Bells GlampingCampsite13 km from Neist Point · 12 pitchesShowersDogs allowed
- Skye Camping And Caravanning ClubCampsite22 km from Neist Point · 91 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Neist Point?
Neist Point is in Glendale, United Kingdom, at GPS 57.4233, -6.7878. It is about 12 km from Dunvegan.
Can you camp near Neist Point?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kinloch Campsite, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Neist Point?
Neist Point is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Isle of Skye by the bridge.
What is there to see near Neist Point?
Places worth a stop nearby: Dunvegan Castle (12 km), Fairy Pools (37 km), Old Man of Storr (37 km) and Quiraing (37 km).
When is the best time to visit Neist Point?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)