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Camasunary (from Kilmarie)

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A straightforward walk from the parking spot at the side of the Elgol road at NG545172 (just south of Kilmarie) takes you across the well built track to the beach at Camasunary. There are great views all the way, but especially so as you reach the summit of the track at Am Mam (190m). From there, a panorama of the Cuillin Ridge, Sgurr na Stri, Marsco and Bla Bheinn opens up. Choose a day with good visibility for this one!

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Camasunary from Am Mam

The track was built by the army in 1968 to allow better emergency access to the south-east of the Cuillin. It has not been maintained in great condition, but it makes for a non-boggy walk with no navigational challenges.

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Part of the track - looking north to Glen Sligachan
 

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The Skye Bridge cost £25m to construct. It opened in 1995 and the controversial tolls were abolished in December 2004.

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Skye Sculpture

The Collie and Mackenzie Sculpture Group is seeking to commemorate the amazing achievements of these Cuillin pioneers by erecting a bronze sculpture of the two men at Sligachan. You can help realise this wonderful project by donating some bronze.

Collie and Mackenzie Sculpture Group

Click on the certificate to find out more, make a donation and get one of your own!


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