Reraig Caravan Site near Isle Of Skye

The surrounding area has more places of interest than you may be aware of which makes it a popular destination with people from all over the world, here are a few of note :-

Eilean Donan Castle -
Much photographed and regularly seen in films. You can scramble round the outside or visit the room displays - 1930's kitchen, great hall and family rooms. Shop and café facilities on site.

The Isle of Skye - We are only 4 miles from the toll free bridge to the island. This makes Reraig an ideal base from which to "day trip" to the island. Attractions include : The Clan Donald Centre, Dunvegan Castle - the seat of the Clan Macleod, Broadford Serpentarium, Skye Folk Museum & The Old Man Of Storr.

Balmacara Woodland Garden - run by the National Trust for Scotland is only a mile from the site. A pleasant woodland walk.

Plockton - This picturesque conservation village was used in the BBC TV series "Hamish Macbeth. The proximity to the Gulf Stream makes this a place where palm trees can be seen growing ! Boat trips run from the village to view seals and other wild life. The two hotels and cafe provide refreshments and souvenir shops can also be found.

Craig Highland Farm - on the opposite side of the bay from Plockton. View rare breeds of sheep, goats, ponies, pigs, llamas, owls, rabbits and fowl and you can the feed the animals.

Hill walking - Glen Shiel is 25 minutes from the site, Torridon 50 minutes and the Cullins (Glen Brittle) about an hour. For a warm up there is Sgurr Mór or Auchtertyre Hill at the rear of the site.

Applecross (via Bealach na Ba) - take a trip over of Britain's highest roads and on around the coast to the picturesque village of Sheldaig. Not for vertigo sufferers.

Glenelg - that well known palindrome! -
Via the Mam Ratagan pass giving good views of the "Five Sisters of Kintail" (mountains). Visit the ancient brocks in Glen Beag.

Falls of Glomach - one of the highest waterfalls in Britain, 113m (370 feet).Either 12 miles by car plus 3.5 miles hill walk or cycle 4 miles from Killilan before scrambling up the gorge to the falls.

Boat Trips & Fishing -
Trips are organised from Plockton and Kyle / Kyleakin. Fishing is possible in the sea, loch or river, however permits are needed for salmon. Many smaller lochs and burns are free. Take a walk to the hill lochs, many are not often fished.
The "big one" could be waiting for you.