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

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

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

01:21

4.92km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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38 m

View of Loch Mor, Isle of Skye

Highlight • Lake

Tip by

1.67 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 parking here all along towards Neist Point, but this is a very popular place, especially in the summer.

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2.34 km

View of Neist Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Neist Point houses one of the most famous lighthouses in Scotland. It is the most westerly tip of Skye and provides exceptional views out to sea. It's regarded a great place for wildlife watching, with sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks regularly recorded.

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2.35 km

Neist Point Car Park

Highlight • Parking

incredible views and potential to see whales.

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2.48 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 out to the Outdoor Hebrides. This is a great location, just west of the car park, to get an overall view of the whole coastline with its clifftop setting all the way towards the lighthouse itself.

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2.64 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 sharply from the ocean, and it's stunning panoramic views of the coastline and the surrounding sea.

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2.65 km

Isle of Skye West Coast

Highlight • Natural

3.04 km

View of Waterstein Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Skye boasts countless breathtaking views, but this spot on the island’s west side is especially stunning, with Waterstein Head and distant peninsulas creating a picturesque natural frame.

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4.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

502 m

335 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.52 km