Hugh Jones says the view from Sgùrr na Strì, above Loch Coruisk on Skye, may be the finest in Scotland, or even Europe. His account begins at Camasunary Bay, where he watched an otter, before climbing toward the summit. The superlative is Jones’s personal judgment, not the result of a comparison or formal ranking.
The Guardian published Jones’s account on 13 November 2026 as part of a feature collecting readers’ recommendations for wild escapes across Scotland. It also included suggestions from places such as Knoydart, the Highlands and the Cairngorms. The feature presents individual experiences rather than a reported survey of destinations.
A landscape of ridges and sea lochs
Camasunary Bay lies on Skye’s Strathaird peninsula. Nearby, Sgùrr na Strì rises above Loch Coruisk, with views toward the loch and the Cuillin. An independent route guide gives the mountain’s height as 494 metres.
The setting has a broader landscape significance beyond Jones’s account. A Scottish Natural Heritage assessment of the Cuillin Hills National Scenic Area describes dramatic ridges and rocky corries, and identifies Loch Coruisk and the Cuillin ridge among the area’s defining features. That context helps explain the appeal of the view without establishing any objective claim that it is Europe’s best.
Jones’s otter sighting and the details of his journey are reported in the Guardian feature. The supplied research does not independently verify those parts of the account, so they remain a reader’s recollection rather than independently confirmed observations.
An escape that requires a walk
Camasunary is reached on foot. A walking guide describes an approach from Kilmarie and a route continuing toward Loch Coruisk, making the area a destination for walkers rather than a roadside viewpoint.
The same guide warns that the crossing between Coruisk and Camasunary includes the “Bad Step,” and describes the surrounding terrain as remote and rough. It cautions that heavy rain or poor visibility can make conditions dangerous. Those warnings are practical context, not a current conditions report; the guide advises checking conditions before setting out.
The route’s demands are part of what distinguishes this kind of escape from a simple scenic stop. The available information points to a landscape reached by walking, where terrain and weather matter. It does not provide current forecasts, access updates or a full assessment of the route’s suitability for individual walkers.
A personal recommendation, not a contest
The Guardian’s feature gathers reader tips, including Jones’s enthusiasm for the view from Sgùrr na Strì. Its framing is important: the headline’s claim about the “best” mountain view in Europe reflects one person’s reaction, while the landscape assessment supports the area’s scenic character rather than ranking it against other places.
For readers considering the walk, the sources offer a basic picture of both the reward and the demands: views over Loch Coruisk and the Cuillin, access on foot, remote ground and a route feature known as the Bad Step. The supplied material does not establish current route conditions, so it cannot serve as up-to-date walking advice.