I did have my go-pro wth me which I used to make the film featured on this blog post. Sgurr na Stri is the small arrow head shaped peak to the right of the main Cuillin ridge when viewed across the bay from Elgol on the Isle of Skye. The view of Sgurr na Stri from Elgol (to the right and looking snow free .. it wasn’t , once I was up there). Add your email address to subscribe to this blog, you'll get notifications of new posts by email. The outlook from the top of Sgurr na Stri is fantastic. But I had relatively open skies with wide vistas. Mar 14, 2014 - Late November and Alpenglow on Sgurr na Stri, the Cuillin Mountains, across Loch Scavaig, Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland. The views: CUILLINS, SKYE. Eight hours or so later we were at Elgol harbour ready to cross the water to Loch Scavaig jetty (near the Coruisk Memorial Hut). And a beer. The next morning, we prepared for our climb up Sgurr na Stri. At 494 metres Sgurr na Stri is about half the height of the main Cuillin Hills but standing apart from the main ridge it makes an exceptional viewpoint. I got a real kick out of being so close to these captivating animals. The picture above, taken from just below the summit, is of Loch Coruisk and the main Cuillin Ridge. We went by boat from Elgol to the landing Jetty at the head of Loch Coruisk. It's a beautiful drive to Elgol which has a lovely location. Good to hear, thanks Alastair When I was back at the camp, that lack of DSLR meant some enforced at-a-distance appreciation of the local seal and red deer population. Two (wet and windy) nights, with a day between, during which I walked along Loch Coruisk and then up Sgurr Na Stri. Add to that the powerful waterfall of Allt a’ Chaoich with the peaks of Sgurr Dubh Beag behind it, powering with white spume and noise into Loch Scaviag – you’d find it hard to find a more vital scene. NB: On most days we can offer a flexible return time. It is a truly awe-inspiring view. They invited us in for a brew. I had read before the trip that Sgurr Na Stri affords you some of the best views in Britain. The loch is gorgeous and the mountain scenery is majestic. 5 days + 4 nights. Name: Sgurr na Stri: Hill number: 1269: Height: 495m / 1624ft: RHB Section: 17B: Minginish and the Cuillin Hills: County/UA: Highland (UA) Island: Skye: Maritime area: Most people seem to walk in from Sligachan but I was hoping to combine it with the trip by boat to Loch Coruisk. I haven't been able to find any routes/maps online for climbing it from this direction. And not so familiar to me, what with my local gritstone tending towards sudden psychopathic slippiness in the rain. Wählen Sie aus erstklassigen Inhalten zum Thema Sgurr Na Stri in höchster Qualität. We went on board Misty Isle Boat trips with our seven year old and all had a great time! We travelled as a couple and brought our dog on the Bella Jane to Loch Coruisk which travels from Elgol. However, as you can see it has some truly spectacular neighbours. Learn how your comment data is processed. Just go there! Thanks! more. I haven't been able to find any routes/maps online for climbing it from this direction. We had a good assortment of weather during the 3 hours spent here from being able to see the ridge with blue sky and sunshine to cloud and rain but a good westerly wind kept things moving along nicely. I walked along the side up towards up stream, allowing 30 mins for the return journey. I think the name has its origins in clan disputes and not linked to the terrain as such. Which I had ruled myself out of, what with my ‘if it needs rope it’s probably not for me’ rule. CUILLINS, SKYE. The water is clam, reflecting the opposite hill like a mirror. However, as you can see it has some truly spectacular neighbours. The previous well used path disappeared in places. My walk up Sgurr Na Stri was to be a solo jaunt and one of those ‘have your cake and eat it’ times. Kicked off in Fort William for the 2 hour drive to Elgol. Sgurr na Stri (meaning the peak of Strife) may be only 494 metres high, but on a clear day you couldn't get closer to heaven. Isle Of Skye .. A group of ravens were circling us but we kept our lunches tidy. Veteran Member; Posts: 4106 [TR] A boat trip, and a walk to Sgurr na Stri to Elgol on Skye « on: 07:54:05, 04/10/11 » First of all many thanks to all who have posted Skye pictures on here before as it prompted me for this visit to Skye. It was a good walk in from Kilmarie on the Elgol Road, up over the Am Mam pass and down to the remote settlement at Camasunary. The camp engendered an almost biophillic overload in me. Sgurr na Stri is the small arrow head shaped peak to the right of the main Cuillin ridge when viewed across the bay from Elgol on the Isle of Skye. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. The 8 hours drive each way to walk up a hill was totally worth it. Most people seem to walk in from Sligachan but I was hoping to combine it with the trip by boat to Loch Coruisk. The higher Cuillins above Loch Scavaig and opposite where I stood had remained in freezing cloud all day. Once across the river the direct route up the front of Sgurr na Stri is a scrambling route only for experienced scramblers. Being, I think, the main constituent of the hill. We had travelled up from a snowy Marsden early on the Friday morning. My having the wet tent pressed to my face all night by gale force winds meant I was awake. We had packed up camp and much standing about was done, looking out for the boat. As it turned out, they had a robust twelve hour epic of a day with moments of satisfying (so they say) actual jeopardy. I haven't been able to find any routes/maps online for climbing it from this direction. All talk of an afternoon walk had abated.. we all had our eye on The Sligachan Hotel and a hot meal. And Richard hadn’t slept much with his car buffeting wildly in the wind. Not quite the same as with the (forgotten) DSLR but better than the phone. In Tate Britain. Loch Coruisk & The Cuillin from Sgurr na Stri. And the rocky sections were on nicely grippy gabbro. We managed a few Cuillin Munros but the standout day was on a hill that didn’t even reach 2000ft – Sgurr na Stri. CUILLINS, SKYE. Maybe … Hill Of A Longer Walk up Than You Might Think or Hill That Punches Above Its Size On Views would also suit. David Whalley warmly and respectfully greeted us when we arrived in Elgol. A unique and flexible opportunity to spend 3, 4½, or 6 ½hrs ashore, allowing enough time to walk round Loch Coruisk or even scramble to the top of Sgurr na Stri - for breathtaking views of the entire Cuillin ridge. Alternativ statt Kilmarie den Cliff Path von Elgol nach Camasunary. Which suited me (for a while) with my seal-deer-seal-deer-oystercatcher species ping pong revelry. A boat trip from Elgol to the loch really is a must if you have the time to spare while visiting Skye. The main challenge in this hike is the long path in from Sligachan and, of course, the seemingly longer tramp back at the end of the day. Feb 5, 2018 - The view from the summit of Sgurr Na Stri on the Isle of Skye. There were plans for a walk the next day, once we had skimmed our way back to Elgol on the RIB and then driven round to Sligachan. (and inspired by a journal from 1027 – see film for credits), Thanks for this post, I really enjoyed it. Answer 1 of 3: My husband and I will be visiting Scotland for the first time in just a few days from now. Under the snow-plastered vertiginous beauty of the Cuillin ridge. Not much more than my ‘local hill’, Pule Hill, which is 437 metres. Answer 1 of 6: Has anyone climbed Sgurr na Stri after taking a boat from Elgol? Elgol. Staying in Torrin – Blaven obscured at breakfast: A less advertised Skye hill easily visible in the calendar shot from Elgol Sgurr na Stri is a phenomenal viewpoint. Most people will be familiar with Sgurr Na Stri, if they’ve ever been to Elgol or seen a shot from Elgol itself, it’s the steep hill on the right of the Cuillin with a gully that slices up the middle. Camasunary Bay, Elgol Picture: Sgurr na Stri - Check out Tripadvisor members' 1,257 candid photos and videos. And hanging out with mates let alone seals and deers .. excellent. A t less than 500m high Sgurr na Stri may be tiny, but its pivotal position above Loch Coruisk gives it a grandstand outlook on the whole Cuillin ridge. Sgurr na Stri is the small arrow head shaped peak to the right of the main Cuillin ridge when viewed across the bay from Elgol on the Isle of Skye. Sgurr Na Stri is 497 metres high. After a minute of regarding each other I would wander back to the other domain. We had travelled up from a snowy Marsden early on the Friday morning. We only opted for 1.5 hours at the Loch but it goes very quickly and I wish we did longer. We had travelled up from a snowy Marsden early on the Friday morning. The walking route follows the stream that flows from the right hand side of hill as you look at it. Explore. We are hoping to do some hiking while we are there. It is a truly awe-inspiring view. At 494 metres Sgurr na Stri is about half the height of the main Cuillin Hills but standing apart from the main ridge it makes an exceptional viewpoint. The first evening we didn't see any light, though conditions we… At 494 metres Sgurr na Stri is about half the height of the A fab time had by all from the look of it. At 494 metres Sgurr na Stri is about half the height of the It will be my first trip to Skye but I have a week to enjoy it so any advice or recommendations would be appreciated. Instead I headed north along Loch Coruisk for maybe 30 minutes then headed to my right, uphill on clear path up to Loch a Choire Riabhach. Loch Coruisk - Sgurr Na Stri - Sligachan. Loch Coruisk was a stretched gem of blue and green, with its salty sister Loch Scavaig a pewter green. Pule Hill does have great views but Sgurr Na Stri’s are some of the best you can soak up. At one point and whilst waiting for the water for my coffee to boil, I took in three red deer, a pied wagtail, three oystercatchers, a couple of gulls and four of five bobbing seals. Some really nice photography Mark and while I’m sure very cold looks like a cracking time out in the hills. Private Full Day Tour of Skye and Lochalsh... TOUR ALL THE FLAVORS OF SCOTLAND & SKYE! Pick a line up onto the ridge in front of you and then turn left towards the summit from where there are brilliant views of the hills, nearby islands and down into Loch Coruisk. 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