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Follow the old drove road to the abandoned farming township of Leitir Fura

Kinloch forest is being returned to native woodland so there's lots of wildlife to see and hear, as well as dramatic views over the Sound of Sleat towards the mountains of Knoydart. 

You can follow an old drove road to the abandoned farming township of Leitir Fura, once home to many Gaelic-speaking families who worked on Kinloch farm. They made their living from the land and the sea including smuggling! 

Walking trails

Kinloch route card (PDF)

Walking

Leitir Fura Trail

Follow an old drovers road to reach the abandoned township of Leitir Fura. There are magnificent views across the Sound of Sleat to Knoydart.

Long steep slopes for up to 600m. Largely firm but uneven gravel surface. Some grassy and potentially muddy sections. Includes two bridges, shallow fords and some low branches.

Strenuous trail grade icon grade icon
4 ½ miles / 7.2 km

Allow 3 hours

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The people of Sleat drove their cattle along this route to the narrows of Kylerhea, where the animals swam the short distance to the mainland. 

Facilities and access

Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Walking
Walking
Parking
Parking

Life's essentials

The nearest place for public toilets or a cup of tea is Broadford, about 7 miles (11.2 km) away.

Car parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates.

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Getting here

From the Skye Bridge head towards Broadford on the A87. Take a sharp left turn at Skulamus, about 5¾ miles (9.2 km) from the bridge, and follow the A851 for 4¾ miles (7.6 km). The entrance to the car park will be on your left.

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IV43 8QY is the nearest postcode.

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0300 067 6100 (option 1)
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