Most visitors look at the falls and the rock and head back to their car. Don't do that just yet! You can also walk to the other side of the walking path for another great view of the sea cliffs. Below is a picture of the view:.
Kilt rock is a climbing site you could enjoy. However, with wind and water it can be treacherous - more info Climbing is the only way to reach the bottom of Kilt rock and Mealt falls.
Apparently, it is a common mistake. However, it can be a happy one, as it is a beautiful stop as well. A short walk takes you from the carpark along a narrow canyon. At the end admire the view over a beach. And when you turn around and come back you realize the point of interest is a waterfall that is actually very close to the road. It is nested in the lush green canyon. A flat 2 to 3-hour return walk takes you on the diatomite railway to Loch Cuithir for those interested in history and views of the Trotternish ridge.
Not far North from the Old Man of Storr , you will spot a small parking area on the right. This is Tobhta Uachdrach. From there, on a clear day, you can see the peaks of mainland Scotland. After Kilt Rock you can continue driving up to Staffin. Before turning inland towards the magnificent view of Quiraing , turn towards the sea to admire the cliffs from the sea level at Staffin Beach and the Staffin Slipway.
Here is what you could see:. The Staffin's harbour is known as the Slip. It is a great area for fishing, walking or bird watching The original Slipway was built in the early to allow for the deliveries of food and goods. On the road between each of the sites, the views of the Trotternish ridge are spectacular. Wild Conditions at the Allt Dearg Cottage. The last Skye before lockdown. A weekend drive through Torridon and Applecross.
Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail. Wester Ross Road Trip. A climb up Stac Pollaidh. An evening Jolly up Stac Pollaidh. Wild camp on Sgorr Tuath and Assynt road trip. Thank You! Account with this email already exists. It is a great stop if you are planning a road trip on the Isle of Skye. But how do you get to the Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls viewpoint? To get to the Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls viewpoint, you need to park your car in the dedicated car park located 15 miles north of Portree.
The car park is free and the viewpoint is one minute away. You may have trouble getting to the car park because the Isle of Skye is a bit rural. This is what this article is about: guiding you to this viewpoint. One interesting thing to note is that you will not be able to see the Mealt Falls from the road. So you need to be patient and park your car next to the viewpoint to enjoy the view.
Indeed, the history of the name of Kilt Rock is very easy to understand. Have you ever seen a Scottish kilt? Well, if you are traveling to Scotland, the chances that you never saw one are very low. Kilts have this specific shape that makes them so famous in the world. Well, Kilt Rock also has this triangular shape. It was named after its shape. But heading to Kilt Rock itself is not a wise idea. Many people confuse the two and assume they are the same.
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