Another grand video on a perfect winter's day. My brother and I did Sgurr na Stri a few years ago. We did a linear route. We took the boat to Loch Scavaig, climbed Sgurr Na Stri, and then walked back to Sligahan. It was a great day out.
It's such a magnificent viewpoint. I did it last year in full snow conditions too. We were lucky enough to get a big snow storm, followed by a lovely blue sky day. It never seems to last long in the glen with the salty air. I've never used the boat yet, but looks like a great way to approach the hill.
Just watching the end of the video. I don’t think I’ve seen better images of Scavaig , Coruisk and view of the whole ridge. Hope you can keep these videos coming as they are a lifeline for an 80 year old no longer fit enough to be out there. I have a million memories but your videos give my memories life and colour. Thank you.
Yeah, I'll keep the videos coming. My primary motivation for hiking are the views, so most of the time it'll be good weather. I'm hoping to go down the same route, but turn off towards Druim nan Ramh at that big cairn, as soon as Skye is clear again. Hopefully after a good dump of snow on the peaks.
Hi Michelle. It's a lovely scenic route coming down from Sligachan. With some of the best views of the Cuillin Ridge from Sgurr na Stri, especially in the morning with the sun lighting up the east face. Cheers, Andy.
Was also rambling this hike from Sligachan lonesome in about 1991, but (unfortunately) without going up to Sgùrr na Stri! Were also great whether conditions at the end of july - really moving memories! So thx a lot from Berlin, Germany! [... ah, if you still don´t know - check out the two vids of extreme biker MacAskill from that area and enjoy! ('The Ridge' plus 'The Slabs')]
Thanks. One of my favourite hikes. The views of the Cuillins are hard to beat from this hill, and it's only 500m tall. I'm hoping to get down to the neighbouring hill this week if all goes to plan.
Did this walkabout 15 years ago , in the same kind of conditions ,and it was wonderful . the walk in from Sligachan was magical , sandwiched between Marsco and Sgurr nan Gillian . thanks for a fine video
Beautiful, loved the sound of the river and the most outstanding views. Especially at the end. I think it’s one of the most spectacular ones, especially this route.
Lovely video. I did this back in 2002 before digital took off so carried a camcorder. i subsequently lost all recordings. Now that I am past such strenuous outings its great that through videos like yours i can relive those journeys in glorious colour. I can still remember the superb views afforded by the climb and the colour of the sea as it hit the little islets in the bay. Simply stunning.
Hi Colin. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching. The colour of the sea is fantastic down there. It really pops out on a morning like this too. Cheers, Andy.
I also used to carry a very heavy camcorder whilst doing the Munro’s in the 90’s .Although quality nowhere near today’s standards, at leastI was able to transfer the footage onto a larger cassette and I can still watch them today as I have still got a VCR machine.
Hi Denise. It's a great viewpoint. The hills in the distance near the end are south-east over towards Knoidart and Morar areas. And east towards Beinn Sgritheall. ATB, Andy.
@@andy-astro - I love the White Sands of Morar & the Hike to Tarbet along Loch Nevis where I remember taking a ride on the boat back to Mallaig some years ago!
Hi Tam. It certainly is. It's just a small hill, but uniquely situated so you are surrounded by the Cuillins. One of my favourite hills for the views. Cheers, Andy.
Yeah, there is a boat trip from Elgol to Loch Coruisk, then it's a short hike up the hill. Shouldn't take too long from that side, I would guess an hour or two.
Another fabulous video of a route I’ve often wanted to do but never got round to it. Footage of Blaven and the Gillean group is stunning. You seem to be out very often in the north west, Andy. Hope you don’t mind me asking if you are based up there ?
Hi Michal. Yeah, i'm based in Lochalsh, so Skye is my usual go to for hiking. Sgurr na Stri is magnificent for such a small hill, perfectly located so it feels like the Cuillins are surrounding and looming over you.
Hi Tom. I'm not sure about the compass on this route as I've never used it here, but it is unreliable on the ridge. I wouldn't rely on it here either. The path is pretty good most of the way to Sgurr na Stri, with just a few boggy bits before the final ascent. The river coming down from Marsco could be quite high in spate, but there are plenty rocks to hop over. Though given how epic the views are, I would only want to come down here in good weather so as not to miss them. Cheeers, andy.
Hi Kevin. The scenes where I zoom in are filmed on the Pocket 2, the gimbal stabilization is great. The rest is filmed on the GoPro with the digital stabilization. ATB, Andy.
go from sligachan to sgurr na stri then go down to loch corruisk, do the bad step and make your way round to camasunary bothy. lovely place to spend the night
Andy your videos take an awful lot of beating.did this route to 6.48 then droped down to Loch Coruisk. Just waiting for your vid of the tourist route to Sgurr nan Gillean.
Another grand video on a perfect winter's day. My brother and I did Sgurr na Stri a few years ago. We did a linear route. We took the boat to Loch Scavaig, climbed Sgurr Na Stri, and then walked back to Sligahan. It was a great day out.
It's such a magnificent viewpoint. I did it last year in full snow conditions too. We were lucky enough to get a big snow storm, followed by a lovely blue sky day. It never seems to last long in the glen with the salty air. I've never used the boat yet, but looks like a great way to approach the hill.
Fantastic, the best view in Skye, great memories from camping beside the loch.
Aye, it's a great spot, epic views all around.
Just watching the end of the video. I don’t think I’ve seen better images of Scavaig , Coruisk and view of the whole ridge. Hope you can keep these videos coming as they are a lifeline for an 80 year old no longer fit enough to be out there. I have a million memories but your videos give my memories life and colour. Thank you.
Yeah, I'll keep the videos coming. My primary motivation for hiking are the views, so most of the time it'll be good weather. I'm hoping to go down the same route, but turn off towards Druim nan Ramh at that big cairn, as soon as Skye is clear again. Hopefully after a good dump of snow on the peaks.
Me too!
Fantastic views! Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Magnificent video Andy, stunning captures 🩵🙌
Thanks. The view from here is so good for such a small hill. Very well situated.
Stunning video and views Andy!
Thanks Tom. It's a great spot, one of the best on Skye, outstanding views for a 500m hill. Cheers.
Wow. This was already a bucket list hike for me, but this video clinches it.
Hi Michelle. It's a lovely scenic route coming down from Sligachan. With some of the best views of the Cuillin Ridge from Sgurr na Stri, especially in the morning with the sun lighting up the east face. Cheers, Andy.
Was also rambling this hike from Sligachan lonesome in about 1991, but (unfortunately) without going up to Sgùrr na Stri! Were also great whether conditions at the end of july - really moving memories! So thx a lot from Berlin, Germany!
[... ah, if you still don´t know - check out the two vids of extreme biker MacAskill from that area and enjoy! ('The Ridge' plus 'The Slabs')]
Hi. Glad the video stirred up some nice memories. Thanks for watching.
Yeah, I've seen Danny's videos. He's got great skills. Cheers.
Another great video ...thanks for upload.
Cheers Tom.
Simply beautiful! What a footage and pictures! Thanks for that.
Thanks for watching. ATB, Andy.
Yet again terrific vlogging
Thanks. One of my favourite hikes. The views of the Cuillins are hard to beat from this hill, and it's only 500m tall. I'm hoping to get down to the neighbouring hill this week if all goes to plan.
Fantastic
Thanks for watching. ATB, Andy.
Amazing
Thanks for watching. 👍
Some amazing views there Andy! The aqua marine colour of the water was quite stunning! What a walk! Paul
Aye it's a fantastic spot for such a small hill, one of my favourite places. Surrounded by the Cuillin, the sea views and Loch Coruisk. Cheers, Andy.
Did this walkabout 15 years ago , in the same kind of conditions ,and it was wonderful . the walk in from Sligachan was magical , sandwiched between Marsco and Sgurr nan Gillian . thanks for a fine video
Aye it's a fantastic walk down the glen. Great views all the time. Cheers.
Beautiful, loved the sound of the river and the most outstanding views. Especially at the end. I think it’s one of the most spectacular ones, especially this route.
Thanks Dawn. It's one of my favourite small hills. A long route but not too hard. ATB, Andy.
Lovely video. I did this back in 2002 before digital took off so carried a camcorder. i subsequently lost all recordings. Now that I am past such strenuous outings its great that through videos like yours i can relive those journeys in glorious colour. I can still remember the superb views afforded by the climb and the colour of the sea as it hit the little islets in the bay. Simply stunning.
Hi Colin. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching. The colour of the sea is fantastic down there. It really pops out on a morning like this too. Cheers, Andy.
I also used to carry a very heavy camcorder whilst doing the Munro’s in the 90’s .Although quality nowhere near today’s standards, at leastI was able to transfer the footage onto a larger cassette and I can still watch them today as I have still got a VCR machine.
This is Amazing!!
Hi Josh. Thanks for watching. It's a lovely island. ATB, Andy
Brilliant Viewpoint of Coruisk & over the seas to Torridon & Applecross?! - Hugs - Denise
Hi Denise. It's a great viewpoint. The hills in the distance near the end are south-east over towards Knoidart and Morar areas. And east towards Beinn Sgritheall. ATB, Andy.
@@andy-astro - I love the White Sands of Morar & the Hike to Tarbet along Loch Nevis where I remember taking a ride on the boat back to Mallaig some years ago!
Stunning Andy 😍
Hi Tam. It certainly is. It's just a small hill, but uniquely situated so you are surrounded by the Cuillins. One of my favourite hills for the views. Cheers, Andy.
@@andy-astro
Yes it's an amazing place.
Camped 🏕 in the bay a few years ago.
Spectacular! Can you do this hike starting from lake Coruisk and any idea how long it would take?
Yeah, there is a boat trip from Elgol to Loch Coruisk, then it's a short hike up the hill. Shouldn't take too long from that side, I would guess an hour or two.
Another fabulous video of a route I’ve often wanted to do but never got round to it. Footage of Blaven and the Gillean group is stunning. You seem to be out very often in the north west, Andy. Hope you don’t mind me asking if you are based up there ?
Hi Michal. Yeah, i'm based in Lochalsh, so Skye is my usual go to for hiking. Sgurr na Stri is magnificent for such a small hill, perfectly located so it feels like the Cuillins are surrounding and looming over you.
Incredible video! New sub here😀
Hi Alessandro, thanks for watching. 👍
Great upload as usual ...how does the compass work in that area...a few river crossings to be noted for a wet day?
Hi Tom. I'm not sure about the compass on this route as I've never used it here, but it is unreliable on the ridge. I wouldn't rely on it here either. The path is pretty good most of the way to Sgurr na Stri, with just a few boggy bits before the final ascent. The river coming down from Marsco could be quite high in spate, but there are plenty rocks to hop over. Though given how epic the views are, I would only want to come down here in good weather so as not to miss them. Cheeers, andy.
Wow.. Incredible views from up there! How long was the hike? Cheers, Mari
Hi Mari. The hike is about 8 hours total with time for breaks and soaking in the views. A great path in with great views all day. ATB, Andy.
Shoooeperbosh Andy 😎 👌 This is on my radar, along with many other hills. This filmed on your pocket 2? Stabilization is great.
Hi Kevin. The scenes where I zoom in are filmed on the Pocket 2, the gimbal stabilization is great. The rest is filmed on the GoPro with the digital stabilization. ATB, Andy.
Absolutely fantastic photography Andy. Well done. What model Go Pro did you use?
Cheers Madcat. I used a GoPro 9 for most of it, and a Pocket 2 for the scenes where I wanted to zoom in. ATB, Andy.
Planning this one for later in the Month. How far / long does it take from the Sligachan car park? Unreal footage mate!
Hi Ross. Thanks for watching. It's about 23.5km total there and back from Sligachan. I would plan about 8 hours for it. Cheers, Andy.
go from sligachan to sgurr na stri then go down to loch corruisk, do the bad step and make your way round to camasunary bothy. lovely place to spend the night
Andy your videos take an awful lot of beating.did this route to 6.48 then droped down to Loch Coruisk. Just waiting for your vid of the tourist route to Sgurr nan Gillean.
Hi Graham. I'll probably grab a video of Sgurr nan Gillean this year. Cheers, Andy.