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Cliffs at Neist Point - geograph.org.uk - 2047897📷 Nick Mutton, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Neist Point

Glendale, United Kingdom

Views

Skye’s most westerly headland, with a lighthouse at the end of a steep concrete path. Come for sunset and look out for whales and dolphins.

Nearest town
Glendale, United Kingdom
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
57.4233, -6.7878
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Kinloch CampsiteCampsite
    12 km from Neist Point
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Skye Eco Bells GlampingCampsite
    13 km from Neist Point · 12 pitches
    ShowersDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Skye Camping And Caravanning ClubCampsite
    22 km from Neist Point · 91 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Neist Point?

Neist Point is in Glendale, United Kingdom, at GPS 57.4233, -6.7878. It is about 12 km from Dunvegan.

Can you camp near Neist Point?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kinloch Campsite, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Neist Point?

Neist Point is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Isle of Skye by the bridge.

What is there to see near Neist Point?

Places worth a stop nearby: Dunvegan Castle (12 km), Fairy Pools (37 km), Old Man of Storr (37 km) and Quiraing (37 km).

When is the best time to visit Neist Point?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)