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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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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Defiantly worth doing if your in the area even if it's just for the stunning views when you get off the ferry in Skye! £14 one way or £20 return for a car isn't bad I suppose but the journey only takes 4 mins!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

This is the last operating ferry of his kind if you are in the area this is a must the crossing is stunning and the posibilities of spotting wild live are likely. Small ferry so in summer piek time there will be a wait.

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Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

We stayed close to this so it was the most convenient way to get to Skye. That said it is a beautiful scenic run to Glenelg and nicer than the Skye bridge. Look out for the boss - the border collie who clearly runs the show! Please use this community owned ferry and keep it running.

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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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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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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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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