Read our press release issued 19.11.25
Skye Cycle Way, the project to create an active travel path between the Skye Bridge and Broadford, has taken a step forward after HITRANS was awarded £104,000 in grant funding to progress design of the first phase of the route.
The proposed route will provide a safe, fully segregated way for people of all ages and abilities to walk, wheel or cycle between Breakish and the Skye Bridge. Following sections of the old disused road, the route will offer a traffic-free link between communities and serve as the first section of a potential strategic Skye-wide active travel network.
The project is part of a long-standing goal of the local community to create a safe active travel path on Skye. The project has been supported by local charity Broadford and Strath Community Company, who have worked closely with Skye’s MSP Kate Forbes, Elected Member John Finlayson and regional transport partnership HITRANS.
Kate Forbes MSP said: “This is a key milestone for the project, and for everyone who has worked hard over years to make the vision of a safe cycle route a reality. I’ve been proud to work closely with the Skye Cycle Way working group, Broadford and Strath Community Company and local residents to push for this investment. The Skye Cycle Way will make cycling safer and easier for local people, and for everyone who visits this beautiful part of the island with their bike. A big well done to the community, and I look forward to seeing this project come to fruition.”
John Finlayson, Elected Member, Eilean a Cheo, commented: “It is great to hear of the latest funding award to the Skye Cycle Way which will see completion of the first phase of the works, which with the increasing volume of traffic on Skye will be hugely welcomed by cyclists and walkers from far and wide. Those locally involved with driving this project forward should be congratulated for their perseverance in getting to this stage. Once again it is important that the partnership work that has enabled the project to reach this stage continues, and it is vital that HITRANS shows the same determination and energy that the community has shown to date, as work begins to make this project a reality.”
Neil Hope, Chair of Broadford and Strath Community Company, commented: “This investment is an important building block in progressing Phase 1 of the route, which runs alongside the most dangerous section of the A87. At a time when our roads look set to get even busier due to planned infrastructure projects, creating a safe route for all is more important than ever. We would like to thank the many local volunteers and supporters who have helped the project get this far. We look forward to working closely with HITRANS to help see the project through the next stages and to ensuring we create a path that is attractive and enjoyable for everyone.”
Vikki Trelfer, Active Travel Team Leader at HITRANS, commented: “We are delighted to be able to help progress a project that Broadford and Strath Community Company have been working for such a long time to deliver.”
The funding, from Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Infrastructure Fund, will support technical design of the route. HITRANS will lead on project delivery in collaboration with local partners and communities.