Skip to main content

Discover Moidart

...The Heart of The West Highlands

menu

  • Home
  • Places to Stay
    • Self Catering
    • Hotels and B&B
    • Late Availability
    • Special Offers
  • Eating Out
  • Walking
    • Ardnamurchan, Moidart & Strontian
    • Arisaig Mallaig & Glenfinnan
    • Morvern
    • Fort William Area
    • Walking Resources
  • Beaches
  • Things To Do
    • Castles and Gardens
    • Destinations
    • Historic Attractions
    • Museums & Interpretation
    • Railways
    • Whisky Distilleries
    • Wildlife Experiences
    • Wildlife Hotspots
  • Food & Crafts
    • Local Produce
    • Arts & Crafts
  • What's On
    • All Events
    • Calendar
  • Explore
    • Ferries
    • Local Services
    • Ardnamurchan
    • Mallaig & Arisaig
    • Moidart
    • Morvern
    • Strontian & Ardgour
    • Photo Gallery

Walks around Arisaig, Mallaig and Glenfinnan on The Road to The Isles

Walks around Arisaig, Mallaig and Glenfinnan on The Road to the Isles. See individual walking pages for OS maps.

1

Rhu Point Beach

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: track, path and beach
grade: easy
length: 4.4km (2.75 miles)
grid ref: NM627851
type: there and back

The silvery sands of Port nam Murrach

A rewarding walk to the magnificant beach at Port nam Murrach at the end of the Rhu peninsula near Arisaig, Morar with fabulous views on route of clear blue seas, dotted with small islands.  A great place for a seashore safari, bird watching, botanising or just relaxing in this stunning location...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/rhu-point-beach

2

Strath of Arisaig & Camas Ghaoideil

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: track and road
grade: easy
length: 3.8 or 8 km (2.4 or 5 miles)
grid ref: NM661863
type: circular

The Isle of Skye and The Small Isles

A lovely gentle stroll along farm tracks around the Strath of Arisaig with good views of the surrounding hills, canal and Loch nan Eala. There are also some fine views of the shoreline of a sea loch, Arisaig and the Small Isles. 

Look out for a range of woodland and farmland birds on...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/strath-arisaig-camas-ghaoideil

3

Camusdarach Beach and Beyond

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: path, beach and optional road
grade: easy
length: 3.8km (2.4 miles)
grid ref: NM664917
type: there and back

Looking through the dunes to Camas an Daraich

A lovely walk to explore the silvery beach at Camusdarach and the sandy bays beyond (at low tide).  Take time to explore the coast, dunes and wildlife amidst stunning scenery.

The walk heads across beaches and through marram stabilised dunes, glowing golden with gorse and broom in Spring...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/camusdarach-beach-and-beyond

4

Larachmhor Garden Walk

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: woodland track and path
grade: easy
length: 1.5km (1 mile)
grid ref: NM669865
type: there and back

Scented roses make for a sensory walk

A lovely walk through the gardens of Làrach Mòr on the Arisaig Estate in the former kitchen gardens and nursery of Glen House.  The gardens were developed as a woodland garden by John Augustus Holms in the 1920s to support an extensive collection of Rhodendron species.    The gardens contain...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/larachmhor-garden-walk

5

Loch an Nostarie and Mallaig

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: boggy path, track and road
grade: moderate
length: 5.8km (3.6 miles)
grid ref: NM675956
type: circular

Loch an Nostarie

A lovely circular walk on a fine day around Loch an Nostarie across the hills to Mallaig.  There are spectacular views of Loch an Nostarie with its pine studded islands, as well as the surroundings hills and crags.  There is also an opportunity to explore the picturesque fishing port of Mallaig...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/loch-nostarie-and-mallaig

6

Bourblach Beach at Morar

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: grassland path and beach
grade: easy
length: 2.2km (1.4 miles)
grid ref: NM675935
type: there and back

Bourblach beach - The Silvery Sands of Morar

A short walk to the fantastic silver sands on Bourblach beach in Morar Bay between Arisaig and Mallaig.  The beach is the real star of this walk. The beach is particularly lovely at low tide, with its rocky outcrops, surrounded by low, undulating heather-clad hills.

Look out for ravens on...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/bourblach-beach-morar

7

Mallaig Circular

 (Mallaig)
terrain: path and raod
grade: easy
length: 2.8km (1.75miles)
grid ref: NM679968
type: circular

The small picturesque fishing port of Mallaig

A short circular walk around the hills and village of the small picturesque fishing port of Mallaig with great views to the Skye and The Small Isles.

A very pleasant walk, ideal if you wish to explore more of the area or whilst awaiting your ferry trip.  The fishing and ferry port of...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/mallaig-circular

8

Loch a Bhada Dharaich

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: track and boogy path
grade: easy
length: 3.2km (2miles)
grid ref: NM698932
type: there and back

Scots pine by the outlet of Loch a Bhada Dharaich

A lovely short walk from the banks of Loch Morar to the  nearby low lying hill loch, Loch a’ Bhada Dharaich.  The walk passes through a range of habitat types including heath, scattered with patches of Scots pine, and oak-birch woodland and then onto the Loch.  Good views of hills and crags are...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/loch-bhada-dharaich

9

Glen Beasdale

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: track and boggy path
grade: moderate
length: 5.2km (3.25 miles)
grid ref: NM716852
type: there and back

Views from the head of Glen Beasdale

A lovely walk through oak wood and onto open heath, following the Beasdale Burn towards Bealach a Mhama.  Stunning views of the surrounding hills of Aodam an t Sidhein Mhoir and  Sidean Mor to the north, Drium Fiaclach and Glac Ruadh to the south and Beinn na Caorachand Beinn nan Cabar to the...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/glen-beasdale

10

Loch Morar

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: mixed
grade: moderate
length: 2-17km

Loch Morar

A pleasant, scenic walk along the north shore of Loch Morar to Tarbet.  You can either return by the same route or, by pre-arrangement, catch the ferry (Bruce Watt) back to Mallaig via Loch Nevis. The walk to Tarbet is 12 km, but you can retrace your steps at any stage, making for a pleasant...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/loch-morar

11

Loch Mama

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: path and track
grade: moderate
length: 5.8km (3.6 miles)
grid ref: NM729841
type: lollipop

watching the Jacobite at the start of the Loch Mama Walk

A lovely scenic walk through Glen Màma ascending through Atlantic oak woodland and onto wet meadow and heath to access a small freshwater loch, Loch Màma. The walk follows the course of the burn, Allt a' Mhama, and combines sections of gentle ascents, steep ascents and level sections, as you...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/loch-mama

12

Ardnish and Peanmeanach

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: hill path, boggy in places
grade: challenging
length: 11km (6.75 miles)
grid ref: NM742835
type: there and back

Peanmeanach beach

A fabulous walk on a fine day with stunning views of the hill loch, Loch Doir a Gherrrain and the coastal loch, Loch nan Uamh.  The walk passes through a range of habitat types, including heath, woodland, upland marsh grassland and reed beds.  Look out for skylark and pipits on the heath, red-...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/ardnish-and-peanmeanach

13

Glenfinnan Viaduct and Station

 (Glenfinnan)
terrain: boggy hill path, track and road
grade: moderate
length: 3.3km (2 miles)
grid ref: NM906808
type: circular

Looking back down over Glenfinnan viaduct

An interesting walk affording some great views of the Glenfinnan monument, Loch Shiel and the surrounding hills and crags.  The walk passes through a range of habitat types, including woodland, heath and bog.

Look out for otter and dippers in the rivers, black throated diver on Loch Shiel...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/glenfinnan-viaduct-and-station

14

Glenfinnan Viaduct and Station

 (Glenfinnan)
terrain: boggy hill path, track and road
grade: moderate
length: 3.3km (2 miles)
grid ref: NM906808
type: circular

Looking back down over Glenfinnan viaduct

An interesting walk affording some great views of the Glenfinnan monument, Loch Shiel and the surrounding hills and crags.  The walk passes through a range of habitat types, including woodland, heath and bog.

Look out for otter and dippers in the rivers, black throated diver on Loch Shiel...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/glenfinnan-viaduct-and-station

15

Glenfinnan Viewpoints

 (Glenfinnan)
terrain: path and track
grade: easy
length: 4 & 0.5 km (2.5 & 0.3 miles)
grid ref: NM907807
type: there and back

A view of the Glenfinnan Monument from the National Trust viewpoint

National Trust for Scotland (NTS) Viewpoint

Park at the National Trust for Scotland car park (pay and display).  Take the path by the interpretation board to the viewpoint.  The short route ascends steeply on a stepped gravel path by the back of the...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/glenfinnan-viewpoints

16

Fassfern

 (Glenfinnan)
terrain: waymarked track
grade: moderate
length: 2.4 - 7km (1.5 - 4.4 miles)
grid ref: NN696728
type: circular

Scotch Argus at Fassfern

There are three walk short way marked routes through the Fassfern Estate.  This walk combines sections of all three to produce an interesting and scenic walk through deciduous woodland, coniferous forest and moorland.  The route is mostly along well-defined tracks with some small ascents and...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/fassfern

17

Crofters Woods

 (Ardgour)
terrain: woodland path and road
grade: easy
length: 2.2km (1.4 miles)
grid ref: NN095750
type: circular

There is a lovely viewpoint on the top of the hill

This is a lovely woodland walk in Argour, near Fort William, through ancient semi-natural woodland and then out onto heath. There are some lovely coastal views over Loch Linnhe towards Fort William, Corpach, Inverlochy and the Ben Nevis Range on route, as well as at the...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/crofters-woods

18

Glen Beasdale

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: track and boggy path
grade: moderate
length: 5.2km (3.25 miles)
grid ref: NM716852
type: there and back

Views from the head of Glen Beasdale

A lovely walk through oak wood and onto open heath, following the Beasdale Burn towards Bealach a Mhama.  Stunning views of the surrounding hills of Aodam an t Sidhein Mhoir and  Sidean Mor to the north, Drium Fiaclach and Glac Ruadh to the south and Beinn na Caorachand Beinn nan Cabar to the...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/glen-beasdale

19

Glenfinnan Viewpoints

 (Glenfinnan)
terrain: path and track
grade: easy
length: 4 & 0.5 km (2.5 & 0.3 miles)
grid ref: NM907807
type: there and back

A view of the Glenfinnan Monument from the National Trust viewpoint

National Trust for Scotland (NTS) Viewpoint

Park at the National Trust for Scotland car park (pay and display).  Take the path by the interpretation board to the viewpoint.  The short route ascends steeply on a stepped gravel path by the back of the...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/glenfinnan-viewpoints

20

Rhu Point Beach

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: track, path and beach
grade: easy
length: 4.4km (2.75 miles)
grid ref: NM627851
type: there and back

The silvery sands of Port nam Murrach

A rewarding walk to the magnificant beach at Port nam Murrach at the end of the Rhu peninsula near Arisaig, Morar with fabulous views on route of clear blue seas, dotted with small islands.  A great place for a seashore safari, bird watching, botanising or just relaxing in this stunning location...

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/rhu-point-beach

Walking

  • Map Showing Start Points of Walks
  • Ardnamurchan, Moidart & Strontian
  • Arisaig Mallaig & Glenfinnan
  • Morvern Walks
  • Fort William Area
  • Walking Resources

Places To Stay

  • Self Catering
  • Hotel and Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
  • Caravan & Campsites
  • Late Availability
  • Special Offers

Tides - Mallaig


Weather - Mallaig

This Mallaig weather forecast is generated by the Met Office Weather Widget

Booking.com
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertising
  • Disclaimer

Photos and Content Copyright ©2011-2025 moidart.com - All Rights Reserved

  • Discover Moidart on Instagram
  • Discover Moidart on Facebook
  • Discover Moidart on Twitter