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View of Neist Point Lighthouse – Neist Point and Lighthouse loop from Milovaig

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View of Neist Point Lighthouse – Neist Point and Lighthouse loop from Milovaig

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View of Neist Point Lighthouse – Neist Point and Lighthouse loop from Milovaig

03:10

11.1km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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743 m

Ruins

1.94 km

Viewpoint

3.54 km

View of Moonen Bay and Waterstein Head

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The views from here all along Waterstein Road across Moonen Bay towards the impressive cliffs of Waterstein Head and further on down the coast are spectacular. There is ample roadside …

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4.46 km

View of Neist Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Neist Point is a beautiful place to visit on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It has a lighthouse that was built in 1909 and is a popular spot for …

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4.63 km

Neist Point and Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Neist Point is an iconic destination on the most westerly headland on Skye. It has stunning clifftop scenery, a lighthouse that has been in operation since 1909, and fine views …

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4.78 km

View of Neist Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you get a glimpse of Neist Point, which is one of the most iconic and breathtaking landscapes in the region. It's famous for its dramatic cliffs that rise …

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5.05 km

View of Neist Point Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.29 km

Neist Point and Lighthouse

Highlight • Natural

Having climbed down the steps from the viewpoint and car park, there is a wide grassy area which gives great views of the cliffs and lighthouse. It's exposed though, and …

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5.75 km

Neist Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nestled on a treeless headland facing southwest, Neist Point Lighthouse marks the westernmost tip of the Isle of Skye. On the other hand, Neist Point is an ideal place to …

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5.83 km

Neist Point Lighthouse and Stone Cairns

Highlight • Monument

The spectacular basalt cliffs at Neist Point offer glorious views to the lighthouse, along the Glendale coast and out to sea - a great spot for sighting minke whales.

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.65 km

2.65 km

662 m

133 m

Surfaces

8.31 km

2.21 km

573 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

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View of Neist Point Lighthouse – Neist Point and Lighthouse loop from Milovaig

View of Moonen Bay and Waterstein Head

View of Neist Point Lighthouse

Neist Point and Lighthouse

View of Neist Point

View of Neist Point Cliffs

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Neist Point Lighthouse and Stone Cairns

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