The semi-annual Skye meet returns for 2024. Join the intrepid LMCers heading to the Misty Isle for a hopefully midge-free week of sun, sea and maybe even a stab at traversing the formidable Cuillin range - the UK's premier mountaineering challenge.
The reserved accommodation is now fully booked, but you are welcome to find your own accommodation and join the meet. If you want to sign up please see the 2nd Skye meet entry below.
Accommodation:
9 beds booked at the SJMC's Coruisk Hut for 5 nights from Sun 26 - Fri 31 May, and one night in the YHA in Broadford on Friday 31st.
NB The night of Saturday 25th is not included in this and you'll need to arrange your own accommodation that night.
Coruisk hut is £15 per night, dorm bed in the YHA is £25. £50 deposit needed to take part.
Logistics:
I will be driving from London to Glasgow on Saturday 25th, and Glasgow to Elgol for a 12:00 arrival on Sunday 26th. I'll have space for 1 passenger from London.
Aiming to get the ferry at 2pm from Elgol to Coruisk pier on the afternoon Sunday 26th.
There's a 3.30 sailing for anyone who misses the first one, but later than that and you'll have to wait until the morning.
I've contacted one of Elgol's ferry services to arrange our tickets: if you want to book your Sunday ferry, you can do so at Bella Jane for £18 (https://www.bellajane.co.uk/boattrips.asp#).
For the more intrepid/self-punishing, there's an option to hike approx 10km from Camasunary if you drive there.
Activities:
More a question of what there isn't to do.
With the mighty Cuillin ridge looming over us, the opportunities for scrambling and climbing are simply out of this world. Gars Bheinn and Sgurr na Stri are two of the nearest mountains, with Bidean Druim nan Ramh and Bla Bheinn further from the hut. The hut is also an excellent staging post for an attempt at traversing the ridge - but make sure to get your climbing and topo knowledge up to scratch before attempting.
For people who prefer horizontal movement, there are hikes both up to the Cuillin and around Loch Coruisk next door; and the nautically inclined even have wild swimming in the sea or Loch Coruisk to hand. Even wildlife photography of the seals and sea eagles which live in the area is an option for anyone bold enough to bring a big camera...
NB: There are no power sockets at the Coruisk hut, so don't bring lots of appliances and remember battery packs.
We'll also have to bring all of our food with us and take any rubbish away at the end.
Looking forward to seeing some of you for a mythical week on the Misty Isle...
Payment Required!
One of the following payments is required for this meet at the time of booking.
Accommodation deposit. £50.00