Rubh an Eireannaich, Broadford

THE RED HILLS, BROADFORD, ELGOL AND RAASAY


Summary :	A picturesque walk with an easy start leading to pebbly beaches with good views over Broadford. The whole circuit is more strenuous with good opportunities for spotting wildlife and flowers.
Terrain :	Straightforward walk to Irishman's Point, the coast beyond is more rugged. The easiest going is on the rocky shoreline but detours inland are necessary onto overgrown (in summer) paths except at low tide.
Grade :		Distance :	7km/4.25 miles
Bog Factor :		Time :	2 - 3 hours
Start :	Car park at Broadford Tourist Info	Grid ref :	NG643234
Map :	View an OS map of the route Buy Explorer 412 - Sleat online	Ascent :	64m
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Public Transport :	Regular buses from Portree, Kyleakin and Kyle of Lochalsh - get off in centre of Broadford.[Click for timetables - choose Area 4]

1. From the car park overlooking the bay, walk north along the main road and over Broadford bridge. Take the next right past some bungalows (signed for the SYHA) and then turn right to take a small path parallel to the road. The path emerges at Broadford pier.

2. Although the path is signed to continue along the coast this is currently blocked and it is necessary to go through (or over) the gate straight ahead and take the track marked private road which follows the shore. When the track bends left to a house take the continuing path along the top of a section of sea wall. Go through a small gate and follow the grassy path to the headland, crossing a stile on the way. This is Rubh' an Eireannaich or Irishman's Point with good views of the low lying island of Pabay which is inhabited and even issues its own stamps.

3. From here the path follows the pebbly beaches and coast heading northwest. There are a number of rocky inlets where the path goes inland. These sections can be overgrown and boggy. At low tide it may be easier to follow the rocky coast although care needs to be taken on sections.

4. The going becomes easier when you reach some ruined cottages, eventually at a jetty a forestry track emerges on the shore. Go left up this track. Turn left at the fork after the wooden bridge. The path emerges onto the main road at the cemetery. Just beyond the cemetery take the old road on the left which is now a cycle and walkers path. This takes you back into Broadford with views of Beinn na Caillich to your right.

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