This time on Skye we really wanted to check out the Neist Point. Skye has so many amazing sights, sometimes it's hard to choose from. But this peninsula is definitely one of the top sights for sure. The way leading here might be a challenge for some drivers. Depending on your skills, on your temper and on the time visiting. Because it's a one-lane road...for about 10 miles! But it has loads of passing points. And we arrived at around 4pm and met only little traffic. But I could image on a weekend at peak times that it's a bit more challenging. But it's a nice drive with nice views and lots of sheep on the way (and on the road). Once you parked (there's plenty) it's only a few steps until you see the spectacular peninsula, the lighthouse and the cliffs. If you want to walk to the lighthouse, then there are some steep steps at first waiting for you. Later on the path is pretty flat. We would have walked, but with our English Bulldog this was an impossible task. So we just enjoyed the several viewpoints and had some walk on the paths on top. Even though we didn't go to the Lighthouse, all the views from the top were very rewarding. It's a really amazing part of Skye, here at Land's End. The cliffs, the ocean and all the green scenery makes an impressive sight. The paths up here are flat and easy, just a bit wet and muddy, so some good shoes are recommended. Even though well visited, it didn't feel too crowded, since it's a pretty big area. I imagine at peak times though it might be more packed. But on this late afternoon it wasn't bad at all. On the way back we didn't really meet much traffic at all. Most folks were already on the way and only a handful of cars still going towards Neist Point. read more

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Neist Point is a magical place, even when it's cloudy. it's always green and there are usually sheep. i've only been here twice. I'll let the photos speak for the rest of the review. Absolutely breathtaking. read more

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Yes its LOVELY...BUT! Here's some tips: -Driving out there is on single track road for good amount of time. -Not much parking -No toilets -Its a STEEP hike! Wear sensible shoes. -The wind is strong enough to keep the midges(mosquitos) away, but I'd wear bug repellent anyway just in case. I hate those little monsters! read more

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I took a fantastic trip to the Isle of Skye and this was one of my favorite explorations. We had a guide drive us here (glad to have done it because most of the route was bumpy and only 1 dirt road lane). We visited in June so the weather was great, but on this particular day it was a little overcast (Yes, we did have sunny days!) This is the most westerly point of Skye and the Lighthouse has been here since 1909. There's a path leading to the lighthouse and its downhill, but remember, you'll be going uphill on the way back (its 2.2km). I loved walking all the down and standing at the edge of the water. Final note: we had hit a pub prior to heading way out here and as I recall there is no bathroom. read more

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Beautiful view of the lighthouse from the top of the cliffs. It is a long single road drive, but worth it for the view. I bet sunsets are beautiful out here! read more

Neist Point is easily my favorite part of Isle of Skye. There is a relatively short but strong incline up to the top of the cliff, where you can overlook Neist Point Lighthouse. Or you can minimize the elevation gain by just walking to the lighthouse itself, though you may miss some of the spectacular panoramic views of this breathtaking landscape. There was a small shop that sold drinks and snacks. And since one Yelper reviewed this place in 2015, I'm fairly confident there were toilets when I visited. read more

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Throngs of photographers gather here with their tripods, especially during sunset on a nice day, but not difficult to see why. Genuinely one of the most beautiful spots on Isle of Skye despite the crowds, but probably best late in the year when the sun is low giving the cliffs a golden glow. read more

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Our last stop on the Isle of Skye was Neist Point Lighthouse. This is one of the most famous lighthouses in Scotland, and it's on the most westerly tip of Skye. The lighthouse itself isn't really much to see, so this was really just a long walk out to the lighthouse to give you a good vantage point of the cliffs and sea. read more

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Magnificent! Spectacular views. Crashing waves on the cliffs. Lighthouse. Unbelievable place. We got engaged there :-) read more

The lighthouse is beautifully set on one of the harsher coasts I have ever seen. The wind whips up and the waves crash violently. That said, it is quite beautiful and induces you to just stare more than you're used to. Almost more important than Neist Point itself is the drive you take to get there. Maybe this gringo is just B-road deprived back home, but I'm pretty sure heaven is the drive from Pitlochry to this place in a small sports car. That is going on the bucket list. read more