A walk to a beautiful beach on the Ardnamurchan peninsula with fabulous views of Skye, the Small Isles and Ardnamurchan Point.  The beach is fabulous with white sands and clear turquoise seas, with an abundance of shells on the strand line.   Look out for raptors, including golden eagle, in the...

A fantastic walk to the beautiful white sandy beaches of Sanna bay on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, with the option of extending the walk to the hills beyond the dunes.  The walk affords amazing views of Ardnamurchan Point and the Small Isles, as well as providing the opportunity to explore...

A little gem of a walk through hazel woodland to open heathland offering a real taste of wild Ardnamurchan.   A great short and highly rewarding walk, providing an opportunity to explore some fine wood and open habitats and, if lucky, encountered some iconic species. There are spectacular views...

A stunning walk affording panoramic views of a volcanic ring dyke and caldera, the remains of an ancient volcano on the Ardnamurchan peninsula.  The walk also offers an opportunity to explore the deserted village of Glendrian (option 1) and as well as a more challenging route (option 2) to the...

A short walk to admire the remains of the chambered cairn, Greadal Fhinn, on the summit of a knoll at Ormsaigmore on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. The Neolithic cairn contains two chambers, a larger passage grave on south-eastern edge of the mound and a smaller central cist. Most of the cairn...

A walk to a beautiful beach on the Ardnamurchan peninsula with fabulous views of Skye, the Small Isles and Ardnamurchan Point.  The beach is fabulous with white sands and clear turquoise seas, with an abundance of shells on the strand line.   Look out for raptors, including golden eagle, in the...

A lovely walk along a glen from Fascadale Bay to the shingle inlet of Port Eigin-aig on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, with good chances of seeing raptors and red deer.

There are some lovely views of the surrounding low hills of the Glen, dominated by Meall an Fhir-eoin and the surrounding...

Please note as of 2013 access to Mingarry Castle is not possible due to restoration work.

A short walk to Mingary Castle and to a lovely rocky shoreline and shingle beach.  The route heads through rough grassland/pasture, and affords good views of Ben Hiant and Beinn na-h...

A short walk to Kilmory Beach on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, a lovely sheltered sandy beach on the north coast of the Ardnamurchan peninsula.  The beach is punctuated by numerous rocky outcrops of heavily jointed igneous rocks, and fringed with green and purple hued boulders and shingle.  The...

The austere rugged profile of Ben Hiant (528m) dominates the northern shore of Loch Sunart of the Ardnamurchan peninsula with its bare rock exposures and jutting outcrops.

Ben Hiant epitomises the complex geology of the Ardnamurchan region being a conglomeration of quartz-dolerite,...

This is a stunning walk across a wild rugged terrain to a beautiful beach.   The walk passes through heathland with some stunning coastal and hill views, with particularly fine views to the Small Isles, Mull and Skye.  Gortenfern beach is lovely sandy beach and a great...

A lovely walk to the small remote chapel of St Columba on the Morvern peninsula. The impressive cream rendered chapel with its attractive stonework and distinctive battlemented tower is perched on raised ground overlooking the Sound of Mull.

There are some lovely coastal views at the...

An interesting walk along the rocky shore line from the inlet at Camus nan Geall on the Ardnamurchan peninsula.  The fertile ground on Camus nan Geall  has a long history of settlement as evidenced by an ancient chambered cairn and standing stone.   The site has also served as a burial ground...

Glenborrodale on the Ardnamurchan peninsula is the RSPB’s most westerly reserve and managed for its oak woodlands.  This is a pleasant walk through deciduous woodland onto heath/moorland on the north shore of Loch Sunart, with excellent views over Loch Sunart.

A good spot for raptors on...

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...

A pleasant walk along a rough/coastal path to the ancient crofting village of Smirisary in Moidart and onto the silvery sands. Good views over the Bay of Arisaig and to the Small Isles. The species-rich coastal grassland, the sandy shell beach and clear blue seas make it an ideal spot for...

An enjoyable walk to the beautiful Singing Sands at Gortenfern in the Ardnamurchan, skirting around the southern edge of Kentra Bay and then through coniferous plantation.  Kentra Bay contains a large expanse of mudflat at low tide and small fragments of salt marsh, sand dune and machair. The...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

An easy and enjoyable walk from Castle Tioram at Dorlin along the banks of the River Shiel with good opportunities for spotting wildlife. 

The walk gives an opportunity to enjoy heathland, woodland and coastal habitat. At low tide the large sandy beach by Castle Tioram is a good place for...

A very pleasant and interesting walk through woodland, heathland, moorland and along coastal tracks with stunning views over Loch Moidart with its many pine clad islands and Castle Tioram.

The route follows small water courses lined with mainly alder, birch, ash, willow and ash; the...

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...

A stunning walk to the vitrified iron-aged fort at Shielfoot Torr. A secret journey through ancient oak woodlands to the knife edge ridge with stunning views over The River Shiel and beyond.

The route to the fortifactions on Shielfoot Toor passes through some lovely deciduous ancient...

An easy walk along a private road on the North side of Loch Teacuis with an optional foray further along the side of the loch.  The private road meanders through farmland, along the northern shore of Loch Teacuis and through Atlantic oak woodland to Rahoy House.  Good opportunities to look out...

This amazing viewpoint overlooking Castle Tioram and Loch Moidart is just a short diversion from the Blain Burn or Castle Tioram Circular walks and well worth the effort for some amazing views and photographic opportunites.  There are several routes up to the viewpoint, though we find this one...

A circular walk on track and road across Kentra Moss with good opportunities for botanising and bird watching.  Kentra Moss, together with nearby Claish Moss, is one of the few examples of eccentric mires in Britain being a fine example of oceanic blanket bog. 

The walk provides good...

A lovely walk through woodland and then out onto open heath , skirting around the edge of Blain lochan with good views of the surrounding hills of Beinn  Gheur and Beinn Bhreac and stunning views over Loch Moidart to the Small Isles.  There is an opportunity to take a...

An interesting circular walk to explore the deserted township of Aoineadh Mor (pronounced Inniemore).  There are three walk (Mary’s Path, James’s path and the Township Path) that can be combined into a circular trail.   James and Mary’s path pass mainly through mixed pine plantations of spruce,...

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...

A lovely walk through mainly coniferous woodland on a forest track with some fine glimpses of Ben Repisole on route, and of Loch Shiel towards the end of the track.  There is an optional detour to the edges of Claish Moss approximately 2 miles from the start of the walk.

The forest track...

A pleasant, scenic walk and interesting walk along the old track on the north side of Loch Moidart that formerly connected Glenuig and Kinlochmoidart.  There are excellent views of Loch Moidart on route.  

The area has a long history and turbulent history of occupation, including an Iron...

This is a lovely walk along a tarmac track by the shores of Loch Aline through coastal deciduous woodland, affording some lovely views of the loch, surrounding hills and Ardtornish House. 

The coastal woodland is composed of hazel, ash, sycamore, alder, beech, rowan, elm, oak and holly...

This is a lovely walk along a tarmac track by the shores of Loch Aline through coastal deciduous woodland, affording some lovely views of the loch, surrounding hills and Ardtornish House. 

The coastal woodland is composed of hazel, ash, sycamore, alder, beech, rowan, elm, oak and holly...

An interesting and enjoyable way-marked circular woodland walk through a lovely section of Atlantic oak woodland on the northern shore of Loch Sunart, with good coastal views of Salen Bay and Loch Sunart. 

The path is way marked and well defined, with a few small ascents and descents on...

The Salen Alphabet Trail provides an interesting introduction to the importance of nature and plants to the Gaelic culture.  The information boards in the car park introduce the Gaelic alphabet which has eighteen letters, each of which is associated with a species of tree.    The walk also...

The Bay of Flies, near Salen in the Ardnamurchan is a natural harbour formerly used to export goods, such as charcoal, oak bark and brushwood.  The Viking's were also reputed to have stored their boats over winter in the harbour. The short, circular walk descends along a well-defined path...

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...

The Prince's Walk is an interesting circular walk through the grounds of Kinlochmoidart estate and woodlands (marked red on the map).   The walk is named after the association of the original house with the 1745 uprising in support of Princes Charles.

The route passes...

A walk through oak woodland and heathland along the shores of Loch Arienas to the deserted village of Arienas in the Scottish Wildlife Trust Rahoy Hills Reserve.  The Rahoy Hill Reserve is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. 

Look out for golden eagle, buzzard, golden...

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...

An easy walk along a good track into the hills and wilderness behind the Scottish Wildlife Trust Rahoy Hills Reserve along the banks of the Black Water River.

There are excellent views on route of the surrounding hills of Braigh Uladail to the east and Meall Achadh a’ Chuirn and Monadh...

An easy walk along road and track to the ruins of Ardtornish Castle on The Morvern Peninsula.

The walk provides a wonderful opportunity to explore a ruined castle and affords fabulous views over Loch Aline and the Sound of Mull. There are also some lovely mixed deciduous woodland on route...

A lovely, but fairly strenuous, and long coastal walk along the shores of Loch Moidart, with the possibility of seeing otters and a range of coastal birds.   The walk is a ‘there and back’, although parts of the Silver Walk are incorporated into other routes, namely Blain Burn and Castle Tioram...

A magical woodland walk through coniferous plantations to the hills beside Loch Moidart.  This is a fairly strenuous, circular walk through mainly coniferous woodland into the hills, with some steep ascents on well defined paths.   Excellent views afforded over Loch Moidart to the Small Isles...

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...

Ben Resipole, a Corbett, is the highest peak on the Ardnamurchan, and affords spectacular views of Loch Shiel, Loch Sunart, the Small Isles and Skye on a clear day.  The route is strenuous and the path is muddy and indistinct in places.  However, the walk is enriched by the changing vegetation...

A starting point for two very pleasant walks-Dalilea to the Green Isle walk, and the Dalilea to Kinlochmoidart walk. 

The Green Isle Walk

The Green Isle Walk is a short pleasant walk along a track along the shores of Loch Shiel through rough grassland and pockets...

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-...

An enjoyable walk following a gravelled track with good views of the hill lochan, Loch nan Lochan,  and ascending to the reservoir at Glen Forslan. Fine hill scenery and the picturesque falls of Glenforslan make this a very pleasant walk.  In addition, devil's bit scabious (Succisa patensis...

An occasionally steep, but well surfaced, gravel path meandering through native woodland from Ardery to the Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide. The walk takes you through oak and birch woodland with an understory of mainly heather and bilberry (Calluna vulgaris, Vaccinium spp and ...

A pleasant walk in the Glenhurich Forest mainly along a forest track from Polloch, near Strontian, to the shores of Loch Shiel. The route passes through coniferous plantation, heath, and woodland. There are two viewpoints on route providing fine views across Loch Shiel whose restless waters...

A lovely walk through plantation and heath to the remains of the Corrantee Lead mines and beyond.  The route follows a wartercourse for some of its way and affords some spectacular views of the surrounding hills of Ardamurchan, Sunart, Moidart and Morvern.  A great walk for views and wildlife...

A lovely circular walk over moorland, woodland and along the banks of the Strontian River to Scotstown and Ardnastaing.  The walk provides a good opportunity to enjoy the fauna and flora associated with deciduous and coniferous woodland, heath land and riparian habitats.  The ground flora is...

The Corrantee Lead Mine is the most westerly of the mines around Strontian and can be reached from either Polloch or Strontian on the old coffin route.  The path over the hills is well defined and affords some excellent views over the craggy hills of Sunart and Ardgour.  The walk from Strontian...

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...

A short walk to Kilmory Beach on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, a lovely sheltered sandy beach on the north coast of the Ardnamurchan peninsula.  The beach is punctuated by numerous rocky outcrops of heavily jointed igneous rocks, and fringed with green and purple hued boulders and shingle.  The...

A varied walk with some lovely sections along the banks of the Strontian River, the surrounding hills and through the Community Woodland at Strontian.  The Community Woodland is a policy woodland, planted by the Riddle family in the 1800s as a symbol of wealth and importance.  It contains over...

This is a lovely magical short walk through a former policy woodland.  The woodland was planted by the Riddle family in the 1800s and boasts over 60 exotic and native species of tree, including firs, spruces and pines, as well as a range of fine specimen deciduous trees. There is a particular...

An easy and enjoyable walk from Castle Tioram at Dorlin along the banks of the River Shiel with good opportunities for spotting wildlife. 

The walk gives an opportunity to enjoy heathland, woodland and coastal habitat. At low tide the large sandy beach by Castle Tioram is a good place for...

The Ariundle National Nature Reserve is a lovely place to visit at any time of the year, and there are two lovely walks through the woods and hills.  The Reserve is a fine example of ancient coastal Atlantic oakwood and is recognised for its old oaks supporting a huge diversity and abundance of...

A pleasant walk through coniferous plantation and into the hills around Kingairloch.  The walk passes by some unroofed sheiling huts and an abandoned settlement.

Larch, pine and spruce plantation support an understory of bryophytes, including Common Tamarisk-moss(Thuidium tamariscinum...

A walk along a track following the banks of meandering Glengalmadale River to Glen Galmadale Dam with its fish ladder.  There are lovely views of the surrounding high ridges, with the peaks of Beinn na Cille, Fuar Bheinn, Creach Bheinn, Maol Odbar,  Meall nan Each dominating the landscape; part...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A pleasant walk through coniferous plantation and into the hills around Kingairloch.  The walk passes by some unroofed sheiling huts and an abandoned settlement.

Larch, pine and spruce plantation support an understory of bryophytes, including Common Tamarisk-moss(Thuidium tamariscinum...

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...

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...

A lovely walk along a glen from Fascadale Bay to the shingle inlet of Port Eigin-aig on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, with good chances of seeing raptors and red deer.

There are some lovely views of the surrounding low hills of the Glen, dominated by Meall an Fhir-eoin and the surrounding...

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...