ARDNAMURCHAN, SUNART, MOIDART AND MALLAIG

The Road to the Isles stretches from Fort William to Mallaig, passing famous landmarks such as the Glenfinnan Monument and the Silver Sands beaches around Morar. This is a region of rugged grandeur. Surprisingly there are only three Munros, which has kept the area from receiving too much attention from walkers; this part of Scotland is for connoisseurs.

To the south and west of the road are the regions of Ardgour, Morven and Moidart, each with its own hidden delightful walks, whilst Loch Sunart is encircled by magnificent oakwoods. Beyond is Ardnamurchan, the most westerly part of the British mainland and noted for its dramatic seascapes and fine sandy beaches.

Sailean nan Cuileag, Sunart Oakwoods 0.75km 30 mins Salen Oakwoods 1.5km 45 mins – 1 hour Ard Airigh and the wildlife hide, Sunart Oakwoods 1.5km 1 hour Mallaig circuit 3km 1 – 1.5 hours Silver Sands of Morar 3.5km 1 – 1.5 hours Fassfern Forest walks 4km 1 – 2 hours Singing Sands, near Kentra 9.5km 2.5 – 3.5 hours Princes Walk, Kinlochmoidart 3km 1 hour Glenfinnan Viaduct circuit 4km 1 – 2 hours Smirisary village and beach from Glen Uig 4.5km 2.5 – 3.5 hours Camas nan Geall 5.5km 2 hours Ardnamurchan Point circuit from Portuairk 6km 2 hours Loch an Nostarie circuit, Mallaig 6km 2 – 3 hours Sanna beaches and Point circuit from Portuairk 7km 2.5 – 3.5 hours Loch Eireagoraidh, near Mallaig 9km 2.5 – 4 hours Ariundle Oakwoods and the old Lead Mines 10.5km 3 – 4 hours Peanmeanach village and beach 11km 3 – 4 hours Castle Tioram and the Silver Walk circuit 5.5km 2 – 2.5 hours Ben Resipol 12km 5 – 7 hours Gulvain, near Kinlocheil 21km 7 – 10 hours Sgurr Thuilm & Sgurr nan Coireachan 23km 9 – 12 hours Accommodation links for this area: Ardnamurchan and the Road to the Isles Hotels and Inns Ardnamurchan and the Road to the Isles B&B (Bed and Breakfasts) Self catering cottages in Ardnamurchan and the Road to the Isles Fort William, Lochaber and Glencoe hostels