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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Isle of Skye
Broadford And Strath

Elgolian Seafood Kiosk – Spar Cave loop from Elgol

Hard

5.0

(1)

12

hikers

Elgolian Seafood Kiosk – Spar Cave loop from Elgol

02:03

6.67km

220m

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 15, 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 3.16 km for 403 m

Waypoints

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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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104 m

Elgol Harbour

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Little stone beach, Harbour, nice cafe and beautiful view

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143 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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393 m

Elgol Climb

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Beautiful Elgo, brake destroying descent into the village and the monster MEGA steep climb out! Super nice switchbacks.

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456 m

Elgol Hall

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Toilet and very good coffee. Very friendly to hikers. We were stranded here in the heavy rain and they set up folding tables in the sports hall for us and a Danish group.

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2.07 km

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass

7

3.35 km

Spar Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

An amazing cave but with awkward access, bring two torches because if one failed, you'd struggle to escape. You can only get here at low tide up to about 1 …

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6.67 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

1.17 km

389 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

500 m

443 m

389 m

264 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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