Mallaig ferry to the Isle of Skye..

Aspire255

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We are off in the van again, I know we have just got back from a skirt around the North Yorkshire coast and moors..anyway, we are off to Scotland for fifteen days or for as long as it takes to circumnavigate the top bit. [June 17th ] or until the vans grey water tank is full and cassette is overflowing.
Did a similar journey about four years ago when we took a trip up to John O’ Groats and came back via the western tourist route cutting across heather and bracken to Urquhart bay and the Nessy centre down by Lockness to Fort Augustus and Fort William, and then picking up the A82 to take us to Glasgow and the M8/M73/M74 and home to Sawley Long Eaton.
This year I’m doing most of the other years route but in reverse, that will be the top bit only then.
I shall be taking the motorways up to Glasgow but then picking up the A82 to Fort William connecting to the A830 to Mallaig where I’m booking the ferry for the Thursday to the Isle of Skye….My question is, Has anyone else booked that ferry and if they did have they any tips for me. I understand from their web page that I have to check in twenty minutes before sailing and the one way ticket is Thirty-five pounds, I believe to the tolls on the Skye bridge have been taken down, that’s the way I shall be heading once Skye has been explored… :sucks:

Aspire 255
 
Aspire255 said:
We are off in the van again, I know we have just got back from a skirt around the North Yorkshire coast and moors..anyway, we are off to Scotland for fifteen days or for as long as it takes to circumnavigate the top bit. [June 17th ] or until the vans grey water tank is full and cassette is overflowing.
Did a similar journey about four years ago when we took a trip up to John O’ Groats and came back via the western tourist route cutting across heather and bracken to Urquhart bay and the Nessy centre down by Lockness to Fort Augustus and Fort William, and then picking up the A82 to take us to Glasgow and the M8/M73/M74 and home to Sawley Long Eaton.
This year I’m doing most of the other years route but in reverse, that will be the top bit only then.
I shall be taking the motorways up to Glasgow but then picking up the A82 to Fort William connecting to the A830 to Mallaig where I’m booking the ferry for the Thursday to the Isle of Skye….My question is, Has anyone else booked that ferry and if they did have they any tips for me. I understand from their web page that I have to check in twenty minutes before sailing and the one way ticket is Thirty-five pounds, I believe to the tolls on the Skye bridge have been taken down, that’s the way I shall be heading once Skye has been explored… :sucks:

Aspire 255
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Did it a couple of years ago - one way was £18 but I got a little van. If I remember it was reverse on, drive off, I didn't book just turned up. Yes, the tolls have gone from the Skye road bridge.
 
Yes, I did it 2 years ago too, with a smallish van (VW) and they like the vans to line up at one side so they can load them separately from the cars, so it's worth turning up at least 20 mins in advance. Skye Bridge not only toll free but has stunning views so well worth returning that way.

Have a brilliant trip - might be up there next week myself so will polish the sticker!

Hilary
 
If you don't use the ferry you'll miss out on some beautiful beache's around Arisaig though. Some of the most spectacular in this country. It's worth the ferry fare for it.
 
Mrs Mastodon said:
If you don't use the ferry you'll miss out on some beautiful beache's around Arisaig though. Some of the most spectacular in this country. It's worth the ferry fare for it.
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The white sands of Morar are worth the trip
 
Have made a note of all suggestions of what to see...cheers to all.

Sent them an email asking would a 7 metre long M/H be a problem on the ferries turntable, waiting for their reply if any.

It would be a shame if I got there and it was, especially after going by the other longer ferry crossing….

Aspire255
 
Here's a couple of photos of the crossing, showing both ferry terminals :lol-053:

ferry1.jpgThese first 2 pics are from the Skye side at Glenelgferry2.jpgThe last three are from Kyleheaferry3.jpgKyleheaferry4.jpgKyleheaferry5.jpg
 
Whow what fantastic pictures and the scenery is just as fantastic..great thanks..can’t wait now…

Had a reply from the ferry people and its no problem so it looks as if I shall be using that one..the cost is £20 one way, shall use skye bridge when leaving..

Cheers everyone.:wave:

Aspire255
 
I do not think there is a direct route from Malaig to the Glenieg to Kylerhea ferry so you may well need to come back into Fort William which is just doubling your enjoyment of the scenery
 
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