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The Skye Ferry

Glenelg, Scotland
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Glenelg
Type: Ferries/ Boats
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Inverness, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This ferry will never be the quickest or most practical way to get to Skye, but if you're not in a hurry, then it's well worth the detour. The ferry is a turntable (hand-operated) type, believed to be the last of its type still in operation. While we were waiting for our crossing, we saw a sea eagle flying overhead,... More

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Madrid, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Our friends in Sky recommended we take this route back to the mainland...and it certainly was well worth it !!! The drive in Sky on a single track road is very scenic. The ferry is extremely quaint. Fits only about 3-4 cars and not easy to get in or out, depending on the tide. The 2 people manning it are... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

loved this- a great experience with friendly ferryman and a super crossing. The road up from the ferry on Skye is beautiful

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Manchester England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This is not a shortcut to Skye! But it is a scenic masterpiece combined with a large helping of history and maybe some wildlife too. Best value is the return journey at £20; otherwise it's currently £14 one way. And the ferry only runs daylight hours from Easter to October. In addition to travelling on the tiniest, antique, turntable ferry... More

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Stornoway, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

tiny boat, quietly crossing where cattle used to swim. There is an otter sanctuary nearby so you often sea otters playing as you cross. well worth the detour rather than bomb across the Skye Bridge. Friendly and helpful boatman. Use this ferry or it will be lost

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Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

We stayed in Glenelg, so the most sensible way of getting to Skye was to take the ferry. It is quite an experience, very quaint and a lovely way to see the Sound of Sleat. We used it a good few times over the week we stayed there, quite often there was a bit of a queue and had to... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

does not run for most of year so it is a long drive only to have to have come back. location is nice but the bridge is more convenient and free.

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Dundee, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

We used the ferry to Glenelg from Kylerhea on Skye last week for the first time on my 34 th trip to Skye...it wont be my last. It's frequent quaint, a little exciting even as it chugs over the fast tidal race throught the narrow channel of the Sound of Sleat for the 5 minute journey. The sheepdog running back... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

An absolute must-do! We were staying in Glenelg and took the community owned ferry over to Skye for the day. A great wee trip, which worked out cheaper than driving up to Kyle and taking the bridge. The road from the ferry on the Skye side has amazing views - ones we would have probably missed had we taken the... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

This cost us £14 for one way, but it meant that you got to Skye quicker than driving round to Kyle of Lochkalsh from Glenelg. This is a community run car ferry so it was great to support it.

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