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Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine – Camasunary Bay loop from Elgol

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Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine – Camasunary Bay loop from Elgol

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Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine – Camasunary Bay loop from Elgol

03:57

13.4km

250m

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 17, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.31 km for 1.01 km

After 8.07 km for 1.01 km

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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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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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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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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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5.79 km

Camasunary Bay

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Camasunary Bay is an idyllic spot, with views across the sea towards Rùm and inland to the majestic mountains of the Black Cuillin. The bay can be reached via the …

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5.82 km

Camasunary Bothy

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This is a medium sized bothy of two rooms with bunk-bed platforms for 16 people. It was built in 2016 when the owner of the former bothy reclaimed the original …

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6.43 km

Beach

11.8 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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12.1 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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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

2.02 km

1.86 km

828 m

411 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

2.63 km

1.12 km

808 m

510 m

411 m

< 100 m

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Monday 1 June

15°C

11°C

44 %

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Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine – Camasunary Bay loop from Elgol

View of the Black Cuillin from Elgol

Elgolian Seafood Kiosk

Rubha na h-Airigh Bàine

View of Rubh' a' Gheodha Bhuide

Camasunary Bay

Camasunary Bothy

View of the Black Cuillin from the Elgol to Camasunary Path

View of the Cuillin Mountains from Elgol

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