At the ‘Bad Step’ en-route to Coruisk

Date: 3rd, 4th & 5th May 2013 (3 nights)
Venue: The Coruisk Memorial Hut, Skye

Location: The Coruisk Memorial Hut is situated on the Island of Skye at the head of Loch Scavaig, close to where the River Scavaig flows the few hundred metres from Loch Coruisk to the Sea. It is about 100m from a new landing stage in Loch na Cuilce (off Loch Scavaig) (OS Sheet 32, Grid Ref: NG 487197).

Access:
Boat from Elgol – a 30-minute sea crossing. There are now two operators but please check their website: Bella Jane Boat Trips or Misty Isle Boat Trips.

Walking from the road at Kilmarie – a 10km (6 mile) hike.
Follow the land rover track as far as Camasunary, then the rough track round the headland by way of the ‘Bad Step’ and the Scavaig River to Coruisk. This route will take between 2 and 4 hours depending on one’s fitness, load and weather.

Walking in from Glen Brittle, with a heavy pack, not recommended.

Please note that a boat has been booked going in Friday evening and coming out Monday lunchtime(ish) – group price negotiated. More details to follow.
If anyone intends making their own way in, please let Joe Glennie know.

Facilities: The building is self contained and sleeps 9 persons in bunks within the main room. Sleeping bags are required although there are a number of blankets. Power is supplied by bottled gas that serves the cookers, lights and new stove. Both the flush toilet and the kitchen sink are served by a water pipe running from a nearby burn. All pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, etc. are also provided. (Only sleeping bags, clothing and food are required.)

Cost: £7.50 per person per night

Activities from hut: In spite of its remoteness the hut is ideally situated for excursions to Sgurr na Stri (recommended), Druim nan Ramh, The Dubhs, Gars-bheinn and the more demanding traverse of the Cuillin Ridge. Rock climbing of all grades is found nearby. On less energetic days one might include low level walks around Loch na Cuilce, where there are many seals and other forms of wildlife, or around Loch Coruisk, where the scenery is most dramatic with the black rocks plunging into the watery depths.

Bookings: As many who want to come can come, however, please note that all 9 bunks in the hut are already taken, with numerous members also already on the reserve list. If you don’t have a place in the hut you can camp nearby.