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Loch Coruisk and Loch na Creitheach from Sligachan loop — Isle of Skye

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Isle of Skye
Sconser

Loch Coruisk and Loch na Creitheach from Sligachan loop — Isle of Skye

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Loch Coruisk and Loch na Creitheach from Sligachan loop — Isle of Skye

08:08

29.2km

500m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

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

28 m in total

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Parking

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9.58 km

View of Loch Coruisk

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From this ridge height there is a spectacular view over Loch a'Choire Riabhaich and Loch Coruisk to the sea, framed by the typical Skye and wonderful mountain panorama. In the …

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11.9 km

Loch Coruisk

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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 …

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3

12.5 km

The Bad Step (Sgùrr na Stri)

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"The bad step" is an exiting and pretty exposed part where you have to scramble along a steep rock. Could be difficult in wet conditions and if you are afraid of exposure.

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4

16.0 km

Camasunary Beach

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Lonely and enchanted piece of earth. Tip: From here in a westerly direction over the river (Amhainn Camas Fhionnairidh) and then the coastal footpath over Bad Step to the next bay in the west - fantastic!

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18.0 km

Loch na Creitheach

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Perfect spot for wild camping at the south shore close to the river with best views on Bla Bheinn and pretty close to the bay of Camasunary.

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6

20.8 km

Loch an Athain

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Beautiful Loch with Bla Bheinn in sight. In autumn you might be luckily enough to spot some deer and hear the impressive roaring that keeps you awake when wild camping.

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23.9 km

Glen Sligachan Path

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This rugged wilderness trail takes you into the heart of the Cuillin. You pass gushing burns and striding ridges to a dramatic bay at the sea. From the path, you …

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29.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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28.4 km

707 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

523 m

338 m

105 m

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