Uig Bay
Uig Bay is simply gorgeous. A sheltered bay with the backdrop of the Trotternish mountains. The gateway to the Outer Hebrides via the CalMac ferry to the Isles of Harris and Uist.
On a clear day you can see Harris and Uist in the distance, as well as the Waternish peninsula. Watch Sea Eagles and Buzzards soar along the coast - a joy to behold. The sunsets are spectacular.
Rha Falls
This double waterfall on the wooded River Rha in Uig looks spectacular after heavy rain. You might get it to yourself even in high season. 5 minute walk from Woodbine to footpath start.
Fairy Glen
Hidden in the hills above Uig, along the sweeping sides of Glen Conon, the enchanting geographical formations that form the Fairy Glen are a mystical place to visit.
Years of erosion have sculpted the landscape into unusual patterns of cone-shaped craggy hillocks, random boulders, tranquil lochs and even a basalt "castle".
Plentiful parking is available up the glen or you can walk from Woodbine - about 1.75 miles.
Quiraing
The Quiraing is an enormous geological landslip, created over millions of years.
It is made up of towers, needles and plateaus and is a truly memorable place to explore. It is worth taking a few hours to make the most of this wonderful place.
Plentiful parking available and in season, there is often a coffee kiosk.
Rubha Hunish
Beautiful Rubha Hunish is a magical place and is the best walk on Skye for sea bird and marine mammal watching.
Easy level walking to the lookout. Stunning views across to Harris and Lewis.
Staffin Dinosaur Beach (An Corran)
An Corran beach features fossilized dinosaur footprints from the Jurassic period, roughly 166 million years ago.
These easily accessible footprints are found on flat, tide-swept mudstone rocks at An Corran beach. They are best viewed at low tide.
The Storr / The Old Man of Storr
The Old Man of Storr is the spectacular rock pinnacle seen for miles around. The Old Man is a short, steep walk from the main car park and is always busy. The Storr itself is a relatively easy walk for Skye and the views from the top are simply outstanding.
These walks require a drive of about 45 minutes from Woodbine House.
The Red & Black Cuillin
Two mountain ranges dominate the landscape on Skye: the Black and Red Cuillin, separated by Glen Sligachan. The Black Cuillin ridge is the UK’s most challenging mountain range. Over 7 miles long and above 3,000 feet in places. The gentler, rounded Red Cuillin are popular with hillwalkers.
Sligachan Old Bridge is the best place to view the Cuillin - about 25 minutes drive from Uig.
Dunvegan Castle
This castle is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the clan MacLeod for 800 years. Visit the award-winning castle and Highland estate steeped in history and clan legend, and delight in the beauty of its formal gardens.
North Skye Outdoors
North Skye Outdoors is a multi-activity outdoor centre just North of Uig, offering good times in sea kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, hill walking and archery. They run taster activities over half and full days with a range of options, to your pace and experience level!