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A steam train over the curving viaduct seen in the Harry Potter films.
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Loch Coruisk
A remote lake deep in the Black Cuillin, reached only by boat from Elgol or a long hike.
- Open
- Spring to autumn, weather permitting
- Price
- Paid for the boat
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Elgol harbour, Isle of SkyeDirections
- Getting There
- About 30 minutes by car from Broadford to Elgol; book the boat ahead.
Why Go
Boats cross Loch Scavaig from the fishing village of Elgol, often passing seals, and land you for a walk to the shore of Coruisk, ringed by bare, jagged peaks. Legend says a water horse lives in its depths.
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