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Elgolian Seafood Kiosk – Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine loop from Elgol

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Elgolian Seafood Kiosk – Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine loop from Elgol

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Elgolian Seafood Kiosk – Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine loop from Elgol

02:44

9.37km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.31 km for 762 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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53 m

View of the Black Cuillin from Elgol

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Elgol is a picturesque fishing and crofting village on the southwestern coast of the Strathaird Peninsula of Skye. It is perhaps best known as the departure point for boat trips …

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90 m

Elgolian Seafood Kiosk

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Here at the parking lot is a wonderful street food shop: Elgolian, which has incredibly good shrimp, smoked fish and lobster (plus coffee and ice cream 😊

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1.40 km

Path from Elgol to Camasunary Bothy

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Definitely unsuitable for cyclists. Don't attempt as its far too dangerous with bikes. We abandoned and retraced our steps back to Elgol

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3.15 km

Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine

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Beautiful beach, but well worth using the beach at the bothy instead to dip your feet or even for a picnic as there is a large sandy beach which this is pebbles only.

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3.58 km

Gravel Bay

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4.68 km

View of Rubh' a' Gheodha Bhuide

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Lovely views along the trail between Elgol and the bothy. The trail requires surefootedness and a head for heights however as it leads along a very steep coastline.

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7.76 km

View of the Black Cuillin from the Elgol to Camasunary Path

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The coastal path from Elgol to Camasunary is stunning. The route is varied with some boggy sections and is at times a narrow track through ferns and heather, loose stone …

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8.10 km

View of the Cuillin Mountains from Elgol

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Great view from the settlement Elgol to isle Soay and the mountains like Gars-bheinn and Sgurr nan Eag on the other side of the bay.

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9.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.35 km

828 m

754 m

411 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.82 km

808 m

754 m

510 m

411 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

16°C

13°C

16 %

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Elgolian Seafood Kiosk – Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine loop from Elgol

View of the Black Cuillin from Elgol

Elgolian Seafood Kiosk

Path from Elgol to Camasunary Bothy

Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine

Gravel Bay

View of Rubh' a' Gheodha Bhuide

View of the Black Cuillin from the Elgol to Camasunary Path

View of the Cuillin Mountains from Elgol

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