United Kingdom Neist Point

30 images 7 contributors

Robin Koehler

Robin Koehler

6sISO 100
The classic view of the lighthouse from the second hill.

The classic view of the lighthouse from the second hill.

Jakub Bors

24mm1/200sf/8ISO 200

Paul Gaskell

18mm1sf/5ISO 220
Neist Point at sunset in Feb 2019

Neist Point at sunset in Feb 2019

Michael Dutson

82mm1/500sf/8ISO 125
Don't forget to look the other way! The view across Moonen Bay is also stunning - here, taken from the car park with the lighthouse to my right.

Don't forget to look the other way! The view across Moonen Bay is also stunning - here, taken from the car park with the lighthouse to my right.

Doug Stratton

36mm1/400sf/8ISO 100
The classic shot with first sun

The classic shot with first sun

Joana Kruse

18mm15sf/18ISO 50

Robin Koehler

1/5sISO 100
The Path to Neist Point, taken in February 2019

The Path to Neist Point, taken in February 2019

Michael Dutson

28mm1/125sf/8ISO 125
The weather doesn't really matter at this spot as every visit creates an opportunity for amazing photos. This photo was captured right in front of the lighthouse just after a very rainy weekend.

The weather doesn't really matter at this spot as every visit creates an opportunity for amazing photos. This photo was captured right in front of the lighthouse just after a very rainy weekend.

Jakub Bors

31mm1/80sf/7ISO 100
Depending on the weather and the level of the tide, you can walk on the rocks on the left of the lighthouse and get a lot's of beautiful composition opportunities there.

Depending on the weather and the level of the tide, you can walk on the rocks on the left of the lighthouse and get a lot's of beautiful composition opportunities there.

Jakub Bors

24mm1/60sf/7ISO 250
The Lighthouse seen from the cliffs nearby

The Lighthouse seen from the cliffs nearby

Peter Zalabai

30mm30sf/8ISO 50
Taken from the top of the cliffs next to it, not the safest spot :)

Taken from the top of the cliffs next to it, not the safest spot :)

Peter Zalabai

1/40sISO 50
At this side you can walk over the rocks, but be very careful and prepare to get wet :)

At this side you can walk over the rocks, but be very careful and prepare to get wet :)

Peter Zalabai

2sISO 50
A footpath from the nearby (destroyed) pier

A footpath from the nearby (destroyed) pier

Peter Zalabai

26mm1/60sf/11ISO 50
The Lighthouse seen from the cliffs nearby

The Lighthouse seen from the cliffs nearby

Peter Zalabai

30mm30sf/8ISO 50
Taken from the top of the cliffs next to it, not the safest spot :)

Taken from the top of the cliffs next to it, not the safest spot :)

Peter Zalabai

1/40sISO 50
At this side you can walk over the rocks, but be very careful and prepare to get wet :)

At this side you can walk over the rocks, but be very careful and prepare to get wet :)

Peter Zalabai

2sISO 50
A footpath from the nearby (destroyed) pier

A footpath from the nearby (destroyed) pier

Peter Zalabai

26mm1/60sf/11ISO 50
The classic top of the cliffs viewpoint. Best taken near the edge, but beware the usually high winds. You do NOT want to fall off here. It might scratch your lens :-)

The classic top of the cliffs viewpoint. Best taken near the edge, but beware the usually high winds. You do NOT want to fall off here. It might scratch your lens :-)

Doug Stratton

44mm1/80sf/8ISO 100
This viewpoint took quite a while to reach - you have to descend the stairs and walk around the edge below the 'classic' cliffs viewpoint. The terrain is about 45 degree slope with large boulders. It's highly advisable to pause on occasion to plan your route ahead - and remember it for the return journey. Some areas are simply impassable and you have to go back, and around, and try again. This little inlet makes a great foreground element.

This viewpoint took quite a while to reach - you have to descend the stairs and walk around the edge below the 'classic' cliffs viewpoint. The terrain is about 45 degree slope with large boulders. It's highly advisable to pause on occasion to plan your route ahead - and remember it for the return journey. Some areas are simply impassable and you have to go back, and around, and try again. This little inlet makes a great foreground element.

Doug Stratton

24mm4/10sf/9ISO 100
Taken from the steep rocky bank below the cliffs. Go down the steps and walk along the wall... climb over and keep going. Mind your step, it's very easy to trip and fall here, particularly in the dark.

Taken from the steep rocky bank below the cliffs. Go down the steps and walk along the wall... climb over and keep going. Mind your step, it's very easy to trip and fall here, particularly in the dark.

Doug Stratton

24mm6sf/9ISO 100
Don't forget to look the other way! The view across Moonen Bay is also stunning - here, taken from the car park with the lighthouse to my right.

Don't forget to look the other way! The view across Moonen Bay is also stunning - here, taken from the car park with the lighthouse to my right.

Doug Stratton

36mm1/400sf/8ISO 100
The classic top of the cliffs viewpoint. Best taken near the edge, but beware the usually high winds. You do NOT want to fall off here. It might scratch your lens :-)

The classic top of the cliffs viewpoint. Best taken near the edge, but beware the usually high winds. You do NOT want to fall off here. It might scratch your lens :-)

Doug Stratton

44mm1/80sf/8ISO 100
This viewpoint took quite a while to reach - you have to descend the stairs and walk around the edge below the 'classic' cliffs viewpoint. The terrain is about 45 degree slope with large boulders. It's highly advisable to pause on occasion to plan your route ahead - and remember it for the return journey. Some areas are simply impassable and you have to go back, and around, and try again. This little inlet makes a great foreground element.

This viewpoint took quite a while to reach - you have to descend the stairs and walk around the edge below the 'classic' cliffs viewpoint. The terrain is about 45 degree slope with large boulders. It's highly advisable to pause on occasion to plan your route ahead - and remember it for the return journey. Some areas are simply impassable and you have to go back, and around, and try again. This little inlet makes a great foreground element.

Doug Stratton

24mm4/10sf/9ISO 100
Taken from the steep rocky bank below the cliffs. Go down the steps and walk along the wall... climb over and keep going. Mind your step, it's very easy to trip and fall here, particularly in the dark.

Taken from the steep rocky bank below the cliffs. Go down the steps and walk along the wall... climb over and keep going. Mind your step, it's very easy to trip and fall here, particularly in the dark.

Doug Stratton

24mm6sf/9ISO 100
Long lens shot, evening

Long lens shot, evening

Joana Kruse

105mm10sf/9ISO 200
The classic shot, blue hour morning.

The classic shot, blue hour morning.

Joana Kruse

35mm30sf/20ISO 50
The classic shot sunrise

The classic shot sunrise

Joana Kruse

32mm150sf/13ISO 100
The classic shot sunrise

The classic shot sunrise

Joana Kruse

24mm120sf/16ISO 100
The classic shot sunrise

The classic shot sunrise

Joana Kruse

78mm30sf/14ISO 100
About this spot
Perhaps one of the best places for sunset photography on the Isle of Skye. Neist Point offers spectacular views towards the small lighthouse and the epic cliffs with the setting sun casting perfect light onto the cliff. There are several viewpoints from which one of them is mostly full of photographers. I would recommend you to go to the first viewpoint which offers a fresh perspective. Just be careful and watch your steps! You can also walk towards the left side of the lighthouse and try to get some close up shots of it with the crushing waves.

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Isle Of Skye

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