Camasunary Bay

Set at the foot of the Elgol Peninsula Camasunary Bay is a scoop of flat land which rises steeply in all directions. This is a beautifully unspoilt part of Skye which rarely attracts more than a handful of visitors.

Of course there is a reason for this is largely due to the fairly strenuous hike needed to get here. There is a “Camasunary car park”, but it is actually a little over 3 miles of hard walking away in Kilmarie. That said the walk here is part of the experience, and the views of the Cuillin Mountains as you approach Camasunary are stunning. The bay’s name is a Scottish translation from the Gaelic , which means “Bay of the White Shieling” - a sheiling is a type of hut. There is actually a white hut behind the beach, whether this is the one referenced I couldn’t say.

The bay’s name is a Scottish translation from the Gaelic Camas Fhionnairigh, which means “Bay of the White Shieling” - a sheiling is a type of hut. There is actually a white hut behind the beach, whether this is the one referenced I couldn’t say.

The bothy (a small, shepherds hut) located in Camasunary Bay, can be used for free shelter or overnight stays. The bothy is maintained by the Mountain Bothy Association, and is a great place to relax by the fire and enjoy the stunning scenery.