Coire Lagan in the Cuillins

A superb walk in the Cuillins, with breathtaking views of the sea and a charming little Loch at the end.
The only challenging part is the end of the climb, where you need to climb up some scree for the last 300 metres.

Technical sheet

610195
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.53 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 554 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 554 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 562 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 8 m

Photos

Description of the walk

Set out from the path behind the campsite toilets.

(S/E) From here, take the small paved path that climbs up in steps.

(1) Cross the dirt track and keep climbing up toward the mountains.

(2) From here, the climb becomes steeper and takes you over some scree. You can go around it a little to the right of the stream to stay on the rock more.

(3) You have reached the summit! You can admire Lochan Coire Lagan and the beautiful views of the sea. If you are feeling brave, you can even take a dip.

The return journey is back along the same path as on the way out. Be careful over the first 100m of descent (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 8 m - Path behind the campsite
  2. 1 : km 0.1 - alt. 24 m - Crossing a dirt road
  3. 2 : km 2.89 - alt. 443 m - Climbing a scree slope
  4. 3 : km 3.26 - alt. 562 m - Lochan Coire Lagan
  5. S/E : km 6.53 - alt. 8 m - Path behind the campsite

Practical information

Make sure you are wearing good shoes and have windproof clothing.
The last section can be slippery, especially in rainy weather.

In the nearby area

If the weather is good, the banks of the Lochan are an ideal place for a picnic with beautiful views of the sea.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Clarity of route map
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Coviaux
Coviaux

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A magnificent little hike between the sea and the mountains. It's a good walk, including the passage through the rocky bar before the small lake (Lochan) where you arrive.

Automatically translated

Sarita J
Sarita J

Tony Burnham
Tony Burnham

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

really good walk

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of the author. Do not copy them without permission.