Inverarish

Facilities on Raasay

It's best to visit Raasay prepared. Here are a few things we recommend:

• Dress for all weathers, we suggest good boots, and layers.
• A non-digital map such as an ordinance survey
• Bring food as you may not be near somewhere to eat when you need it.
• Enough petrol, there’s no petrol station on the island so make sure you have enough fuel 

There are public toilets at the ferry terminal as you arrive.

There's no bus on the island, so to explore the north end you'll need a bike or a car.

Both car parks have historic mine buildings nearby. These are decaying naturally. Please do not enter the mine buildings and fenced-off areas and follow all safety signage.

The ferry for Raasay leaves from Sconser on the east coast of Skye and arrives on Raasay about a mile (1.6 km) from the village of Inverarish.

To reach the main car park at No 1 Mine, leave the ferry terminal and turn right at the junction towards Inverarish village. Follow the road past the village for 1½ miles (2.4 km) until you see the car park sign.

If you want a quick, short walk with a good view, you could start at the small cemetery car park run by the council. Follow the road from the ferry terminal and turn right at the junction. Almost immediately turn left up the hill beside the hotel and follow the road to the cemetery. 

Using SatNav?

IV40 8NT is the nearest postcode for the main car park at No 1 Mine and IV40 8PB is the nearest for the cemetery car park.

Public transport

There is no public transport on Raasay.

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