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Loch Coruisk

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  • Location: Minginish, Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    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.

    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.

    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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    Sligachan and Loch Coruisk Circuit

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    Hike the challenging 18.1-mile Sligachan and Loch Coruisk Circuit for dramatic Cuillin mountain views and remote wilderness on Skye.

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    Hike the difficult 14.7-mile Loch na Creitheach and Glen Sligachan loop through the Cuillin Mountains on the Isle of Skye.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 20 m

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    Location: Minginish, Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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