Hut Information and Location
Our iconic hut is the most remote in the UK and the situation unrivalled. At the foot of the Cuillin Mountains, fabulous climbing, scrambling and walking opportunities are on your doorstep!
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 landing stage served by boat from Elgol. (OS Sheet 32, Grid Ref: NG 487197). The Hut is self contained and sleeps 9 in bunks within the main room. The bunks have a mattress and pillow. Sleeping bags are required and you may wish to bring a pillow cover, or your own pillow. Power is supplied by bottled gas that serves the cookers and stove. Water is supplied by a pipe running from the “Mad burn”. All kitchenware is provided. Just bring food, drinks and your climbing gear!
The hut is ideally situated for walks including to Sgurr na Stri which gives great views of Loch Coruisk and The Cuillins, Druim nan Ramh, or low level walks around Loch na Cuilce and Loch Coruisk. How about Climbing on the iconic Dubhs ridge or a traverse of The Cuillin ridge? There are climbs of all grades in the area and recent development of local crags.
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The wild environment also gives you a good chance of seeing Eagles, Sea Eagles, seals, dolphins and whales.
Getting There
You have two options, both with their pros and cons. These days most visitors use the excellent services of Boat Trip providers from Elgol. This is is an extremely attractive journey across the sea to Loch Scavaig, with the Cuillins providing a jaw dropping backdrop.
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The second option is a 10Km walk with two river crossings and some scrambling.
Booking the Hut
The hut is owned by the Glasgow JMCS and is available for hire by Mountaineering Scotland and BMC affiliated Clubs.
The hut fees are £15.00 per person per night with a minimum booking of 2 places and a stay of 2 nights. If there are more than 9 people in the party and you fully book the hut then a day charge of £10.00 is made for those camping but using the hut facilities. A maximum of 6 additional camping spaces is recommended. To make a booking, please use our Hut Availability and Booking Page. Full payment is required to secure your booking.
Our Cancellation Policy is as follows:-
- Up to 3 Months notice – Full refund
- 3 months to 1 months notice – 50% refund
- Less than 1 months notice – No refund
Please note that no keys for general bookings are held locally on Skye. If you are interested in staying at the hut, please contact us well in advance to make a booking. The hut bookings are managed on a voluntary basis, response times can vary depending on other commitments. The key will be sent out in the post prior to your trip. Note that it may take up to five working days for you to receive the keys in the post.
Full details and information on facilities will be obtained from the Hut Custodian after booking.
For general enquiries (not a new booking) :-
Email:
coruisk@glasgowjmcs.org.uk
