Elgolian Seafood Kiosk – Elgol Climb loop from Elgol

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Elgolian Seafood Kiosk – Elgol Climb loop from Elgol

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Elgolian Seafood Kiosk – Elgol Climb loop from Elgol

03:23

11.6km

290m

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: August 27, 2026

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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 4.81 km for 403 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.57 km

Elgolian Seafood Kiosk

Highlight • Restaurant

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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1.70 km

Bella Jane Boat Tour

Highlight • Structure

OK, it feels like an eternity (30 minutes) of gondola ride along a single-lane, mostly well-paved road with passing bays to the small village of Elgol. The boat trips offered …

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1.78 km

View of the Black Cuillin from Elgol

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.83 km

Elgol Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Little stone beach, Harbour, nice cafe and beautiful view

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2.04 km

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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2.10 km

Elgol Hall

Highlight • Rest Area

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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3.72 km

Mountain Pass

5.00 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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