Elgol Climb – Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine loop from Elgol

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Elgol Climb – Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine loop from Elgol

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4.6

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Elgol Climb – Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine loop from Elgol

01:40

5.79km

140m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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102 m

Elgol Climb

Highlight • Climb

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

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1.16 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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2.91 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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4.45 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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4.80 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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5.75 km

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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