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Coruisk Memorial Hut

JMCS Glasgow Section

Location of the hut
Access to the hut
Activities and Excursions available from the Hut
Reference and Guide Books
Booking the Hut
Online Bookings Schedule

Location

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, Ref: NG 487197). (Detailed Map and Area Map). 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.)

Access

Access to the hut is usually by:

Boat from Elgol for current operators see the new website.
Walking from the road at Kilmarie --- involving a hike of some 10km (6 miles) --- firstly by landrover track as far as the Camasunary, and then by 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 upon one's fitness, load, and weather.

Activities from the 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 water depths.

Reference and Guide Books

Reference books which may be of assistance include:

SMC District Guide - “Islands of Scotland including Skye” by D.J. Fabian, G.E. Little and D.N. Williams. (1989; reprinted with amendments 1995). ISBN 0 907521 23 1 £19.95
“Skye Scrambles” by Noel Williams (2000). ISBN 0 907521 55 X £12.95 (Current Scrambling Guide)
“Scramblers Guide to the Black Cuillin” by S. Bull. (Old Scrambling Guide)
“Skye and the Hebrides Vol 1 — Skye” by John R. MacKenzie and Noel Williams (1996). ISBN 0 907521 48 7 £19.95 (2 volume set) (Current guidebook)
“Selected Rock and Ice Climbs: Skye and the Small Isles” by J. MacKenzie. (Old guidebook)
“Climbers Guide to the Cuillins of Skye” (Vols. 1 and 2) by J. Simpson. (Very old guidebook)
“The Cuillin - Great Mountain Ridge of Skye” by G. Stainsforth. (Superb pictures)

Booking the Hut

The hut is owned by the Glasgow Section of the JMCS and is available for hire by MCofS and BMC affiliated Clubs. It may also be available to individuals by special arrangement with the Custodian.

The hut fees are £5.00 per person per night with a minimum booking of 3 places. If there are more than 9 people in the party and you fully book the hut then a day charge of £1.00 is made for those camping but using the hut facilities. When booking, please write, stating all dates and other details clearly, on your club's headed note paper. A deposit of £20.00 or 25% (which ever is greater) is required when booking to confirm the reservation. All cheques should be made payable to “JMCS (Glasgow Section)”

Full details and information on facilities can be found on the new club website.

Last modified Friday, 25-Apr-2008 18:34:30 BST, by Donald Ballance