Single-track roads
Many roads to Neist Point, Glendale, Glenbrittle, Talisker Bay and Coral Beach use passing places. Drive slowly enough to stop, look well ahead and use the nearest passing place when another vehicle approaches. Never park in a passing place.
If a vehicle behind clearly wants to pass, pull into a safe passing place and let it through. Give cyclists, walkers and livestock plenty of room.
Allow more time than the map suggests
A short distance can take much longer when traffic is heavy or the road is unfamiliar. Build the day around one area and resist combining distant attractions merely because they look close on a map.
Busy car parks
Old Man of Storr
The car park can be full by mid-morning in summer. Arrive before 9am or consider going after 5pm when daylight allows.
Fairy Pools
The official car park fills early and roadside congestion can develop quickly. Use marked parking only and never obstruct the road.
Fairy Glen
Tour buses often cluster around midday, making early or later visits calmer.
Glenbrittle
The beach and surrounding area become especially busy with campervans in summer; weekdays are often easier.
Fuel and supplies
Fuel stops become spread out away from the main routes. Broadford has a large station, and it is sensible to fill up in Portree before a full day in the north or west rather than waiting until the tank is low.