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William Cook
August 16, 2023
Hiking
A fresh-water, inland loch situated at the foot of the Black Cuillin range.
The poet Lord Tennyson stated,
“Loch Coruisk, said to be the wildest scene in the Highlands, I failed in seeing. After a fatiguing expedition over the roughest ground on a wet day we arrived at the banks of the loch, and made acquaintance with the extremest tiptoes of the hills, all else being thick wool-white fog.”
The loch is also reportedly a home of the human-horse shape shifting creature, the Kelpie, so make sure you keep an eye out for them.
The poet Lord Tennyson stated,
“Loch Coruisk, said to be the wildest scene in the Highlands, I failed in seeing. After a fatiguing expedition over the roughest ground on a wet day we arrived at the banks of the loch, and made acquaintance with the extremest tiptoes of the hills, all else being thick wool-white fog.”
The loch is also reportedly a home of the human-horse shape shifting creature, the Kelpie, so make sure you keep an eye out for them.
51m
June 20, 2023
Running
Loch Coruisk is a remote loch flanked by the Cuillin Mountains. It's a stunning place to run with a path all around the shore.
Accessible from Sligachan in the north or from Elgol via Camasunary to the south east – both routes make amazing adventurous running routes.
Accessible from Sligachan in the north or from Elgol via Camasunary to the south east – both routes make amazing adventurous running routes.
Simonizer
May 1, 2017
Hiking
Beautiful lake in breathtaking surroundings, which can only be reached on foot or by boat. Boat crossings can be booked for example in Elgol Village.
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