Loch Coruisk, which means 'cauldron of water' is a freshwater loch, surrounded by the Black Cuillin mountains. It is accessible by boat or hiking from Elgol. The hike is between 3-5 hours along the coast, each way. En route is the Elgol Bad Step, a treacherous overhang. A circuit of the loch would require an overnight stay and crossing the river is difficult after heavy rains. The trail is rough and rocky in places and boggy in others. Wet feet are an inevitability. Small colonies of seals inhabit the rocky outcrops in the loch and it is possible to see otters.

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