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Map showing the start point of wildlife focused walks in and around Lochaber. Each walk has a description describing the route and key points of interest together with a set of photographs capturing the essence of the walk. Routes are shown on Google and OS maps as a general guide.

1

North Side Trail - Rum

 (Isle of Rum)
terrain: path and track
grade: easy
length: 2.8km (1.7 miles)
grid ref: NM402997
type: circular

Fine ridge views including Hallival on North Side Trail

A lovely walk (The North Side Trail) along the north side of Kinloch Glen with some stunning mountain views and traversing a mosaic of habitats including woodland, heath, wet meadow and bog. 

The walk skirts around fields with some lovely wooded sections.  The fields (mainly wet meadow/...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/the-small-isles/walking/north-side-trail-rum

2

Bay MacNeil Beach

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: grassy path and beach
grade: easy
length: 2.6km (1.6 miles) or less
grid ref: NM429671
type: there and back

Bay MacNeil with The Small Isles in the background

A walk to a beautiful beach on the Ardnamurchan peninsula with fabulous views of 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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/bay-macneil-beach

3

Portuairk and Bay MacNeil

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: moorland path, track and road
grade: easy
length: 5.5km (3.4 miles)
grid ref: NM437682
type: circular

Portuairk and Bay MacNeil Walk

A circular walk starting in the village of Portuairk, up through the hills and along to beautiful beach at Bay MacNeil and back along single track road and woodland.

This is a lovely coastal walk through some fine stretches of heathland and upland grassland, with some stunning coastal...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/portuairk-and-bay-macneil

4

Portuairk to Sanna

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: gentle hills and beach
grade: moderate
length: 6.6km (4 miles)
grid ref: NM439681
type: lollipop

Sanna Bay

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/portuairk-sanna

5

Sonachan Wood and Heathland

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: woodland and moorland path - boggy
grade: moderate
length: 2.4km (1.5 miles)
grid ref: NM450666
type: circular

Wild Ardnamurchan in May

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/sonachan-wood-and-heathland

6

Glendrian and Port Eigin-aig

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: track and boggy path
grade: challenging
length: 9km (5.6 miles)
grid ref: NM470678
type: there and back

Looking north over the rim of the caldera to Muck and Skye

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/glendrian-and-port-eigin-aig

7

Greadal Fhinn Chambered Cairn

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: track and field
grade: easy
length: 1.2km (0.75 miles)
grid ref: NM479636
type: there and back

Greadal Fhinn Chambered Cairn

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/greadal-fhinn-chambered-cairn

8

Fascadale and Port Eigin-aig

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: boggy path
grade: moderate
length: 7km (4.4 miles)
grid ref: NM502707
type: there and back

White-tailed eagle

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/fascadale-and-port-eigin-aig

9

Mingary Castle

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: grassy path
grade: easy
length: 1.4km (0.9 miles)
grid ref: NM500636
type: there and back

Mingary Castle on rocky promontory

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/mingary-castle

10

Kilmory Beach

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: grassy path and track
grade: easy
length: 1.6km (1 mile)
grid ref: NM529701
type: there and back

Kilmory Beach on the Ardnamurchan peninsula

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/kilmory-beach

11

Ben Hiant

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: grassy path
grade: moderate
length: 4.4km (2.75 miles
grid ref: NM551641
type: there and back

Ben Hiant from the viewpoint above Camus Nan Geall

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,...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/ben-hiant

12

Ockle to The Singing Sands

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: track and path
grade: moderate
length: 15.8 km (9.9 miles)
grid ref: NM555704
type: there and back

Lovely coastal views with fine views to Small Isles

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/ockle-singing-sands

13

Bourblaige Cleared Settlement

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: path and field
grade: moderate
length: 2.6km (1.6 miles)
grid ref: NM555629
type: there and back

Bourblaige Cleared Settlement

An interesting walk to the small halmet/clachan of Bourbliage located on the southern shore of the Ardnamurchan peninusula on the south-east flank of Ben Hiant, between Camus nan geall and Macleans' Nose. The settlement occupies a 14 acre site, between 100 and 150 metres above sea level and lies...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/history/bourblaige

14

St Columba's Chapel, Drimnin

 (Morvern)
terrain: path and track
grade: easy
length: 3.2km (2 miles)
grid ref: NM557540
type: there and back

St Columba's Chapel Walk, Drimnin

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/st-columbas-chapel-drimnin

15

Camas nan Geall

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: path, track and shingle beach
grade: moderate
length: 5.4km (3.4 miles)
grid ref: NM563616
type: there and back

Camas nan Geall

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/camas-nan-geall

16

Glenborrodale Nature Trail

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: path with steep ascent/descent
grade: moderate
length: 2.6km (1.6 miles)
grid ref: NM601608
type: circular

Westwards over Loch Sunart from Glenborrodale RSPB

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/glenborrodale-nature-trail

17

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...

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

18

Smirisary Walk

 (Moidart)
terrain: rough track, boggy
grade: moderate
length: 6.5km (4 miles)
grid ref: NM654773
type: there and back

A first view of the beach with Eilean Shona behind.

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/smirisary-walk

19

Kentra Bay and The Singing Sands

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: mainly forest track
grade: moderate
length: 9.8km (6.2miles)
grid ref: NM650677
type: there and back

The Singing Sands at Gortenfern

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/kentra-bay-and-singing-sands

20

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...

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

21

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: circular

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...

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

22

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 rhododendronspecies.    The gardens contain...

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

23

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...

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

24

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...

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

25

Dorlin Low Road

 (Moidart)
terrain: track
grade: easy
length: 4.6km (2.9 miles)
grid ref: NM664720
type: there and back

The River Shiel

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/dorlin-low-road

26

Castle Tioram Circular

 (Moidart)
terrain: rough track - vertiginous in places
grade: moderate
length: 6.1 km (3.8 miles)
grid ref: NM664714
type: circular

Castle Tioram on the tidal island of Eilean Tioram

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/castle-tioram-circular

27

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...

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

28

Shielfoot Torr

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: woodland path
grade: moderate
length: 1 km (0.8 miles)
grid ref: NM665670
type: there and back

The Torr at Shielfoot near Acharacle

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 Torr passes through some lovely deciduous ancient...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/shielfoot-torr

29

Loch Teacuis Northside

 (Morvern)
terrain: Road and path
grade: easy
length: 8km (5 miles)
grid ref: NM656541
type: there and back

Loch Teacuis

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/loch-teacuis-northside

30

Castle Tioram Viewpoint

 (Moidart)
terrain: open hillside
grade: moderate
length: 2.6km (1.6 miles)
grid ref: NM675713
type: there and back

Castle Tioram Viewpoint

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...

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Source: https://www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/castle-tioram-viewpoint

31

Kentra Moss Circular

 (Ardnamurchan)
terrain: track and road
grade: moderate
length: 6.9km (4.3 miles) with optional shortcuts
grid ref: NM674680
type: circular

Kentra Moss - an oceanic blanket bog

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/kentra-moss-circular

32

Blain Burn Circular

 (Moidart)
terrain: track and path
grade: moderate
length: 6.4 km (4 miles)
grid ref: NM677694
type: circular

Woodland at the start of the Blain Burn walk

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/blain-burn-circular

33

Prince Charlie's Cave and Borrodale Beach

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: Track and boggy path
grade: easy
length: 4km (2.5 miles)
grid ref: NM686844
type: there and back

Borrodale Burn leading to Borrodale Beach

A lovely walk to Prince Charlie's Cave and Borrodale Beach with some fine coastal and mountain views on route. Take time to explore the beauty of the coastline and explore the bays and headlands keeping your eyes open for a range of coastal and grassland wildlife. You pass by some lovely oak...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/prince-charlies-cave-and-borrodale-beach

34

Aoineadh Mor

 (Morvern)
terrain: forest and grassy paths
grade: moderate
length: 3.4km (2.1 miles)
grid ref: NM668517
type: circular

The deserted village of Aoineadh Mor

An interesting circular walk to explore the deserted township of Aoineadh Mor (pronounced Inniemore).  There are three walks (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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/aoineadh-mor

35

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...

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

36

Claish Plantation

 (Sunart)
terrain: Forest track
grade: easy
length: 12 km (7.5 miles)
grid ref: NM690659
type: there and back

Chequered skipper

A lovely walk through mainly coniferous woodland on a forest track with some fine glimpses of Ben Resipol 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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/claish-plantation

37

Kinlochmoidart Old Road

 (Moidart)
terrain: path, vertginous in places
grade: moderate
length: 3.6km (2.2 miles)
grid ref: NM694728
type: circular

Loch Moidart from the old road

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/kinlochmoidart-old-road

38

Kinlochaline Low Road

 (Morvern)
terrain: track
grade: easy
length: 7.4km (4.6 miles)
grid ref: NM680446
type: there and back

Ardtornish House

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 stunning composed of hazel, ash, sycamore, alder, beech, rowan, elm, oak and...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/kinlochaline-low-road

39

Salen Oakwoods

 (Sunart)
terrain: woodland track
grade: easy
length: 1.7 km (1.1 miles)
grid ref: NM691645
type: circular

A walk into the temperate rainforest...

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/salen-oakwoods

40

Alphabet Trail

 (Sunart)
terrain: track and path
grade: easy
length: 1.5-3km (1-2 miles)
grid ref: NM693644
type: lollipop

Fluttering fritillaries on The Alphabet Trail in June

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/alphabet-trail

41

Bay of Flies

 (Sunart)
terrain: woodland path
grade: easy
length: 0.7km (0.5 miles)
grid ref: NM702644
type: circular

Loch Sunart at low tide at The Bay of Flies

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/bay-of-flies

42

Tennyson's Waterfall

 (Morvern)
terrain: track and undefined path
grade: moderate
length: 5.8km (3.6 miles)
grid ref: NM705473
type: there and back

Tennyson's Waterfall Walk, Ardtornish, Morvern

An interesting walk to a an impressive waterfall, named in honour of Alfred, Lord Tennyson who was a regular visitor to Old Ardtornish House in the 19th century. The route follows a track along the shores of Loch Aline, passing by an old lime kiln, before ascending the lower flanks of Goirtein...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/tennysons-waterfall

43

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...

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

44

Prince's Walk

 (Moidart)
terrain: path, track and road
grade: moderate
length: 3km (1.9 miles) and 2.6km (1.6miles)
grid ref: NM710727
type: circular

Mackenzie's walk

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/princes-walk

45

Rahoy Hills - Loch Arienas

 (Morvern)
terrain: rough path - boggy in places
grade: moderate
length: 4.5km (2.8 miles)
grid ref: NM703504
type: there and back

Looking over the woodland canopy to Loch Arienas

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/rahoy-hills-loch-arienas

46

Loch Morar

 (Morar and Arisaig)
terrain: mixed
grade: moderate
length: 2-17km
grid ref: NM7257927
type: there and back

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...

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

47

Rahoy Hills - Black Water

 (Morvern)
terrain: track
grade: easy
length: 8km (5 miles)
grid ref: NM703504
type: there and back

The Black Water River

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/rahoy-hills-black-water

48

Ardtornish Castle

 (Morvern)
terrain: road and track
grade: easy
length: 13.4km (8.4 miles)
grid ref: NM702474
type: there and back

Ardtornish Castle

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/ardtornish-castle

49

Silver Walk

 (Moidart)
terrain: mixed
grade: moderate
length: 12.6km (7.9 miles)
grid ref: NM716714
type: there and back

The Silver Walk path gets quite close to Loch Moidart

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/silver-walk

50

Ardmolich Woodland Walk

 (Moidart)
terrain: forest and moorland track
grade: moderate
length: 3.3km (2 miles)
grid ref: NM716714
type: lollipop

Loch Moidart from the Ardmolich walk

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/ardmolich-woodland-walk

51

Loch Mama

 (Road to The Isles)
terrain: path and ttrack
grade: moderate
length: 5.8km (3.6 miles)
grid ref: NM729841
type: lollipop

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...

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

52

Ben Resipole

 (Sunart)
terrain: mountain track
grade: challenging
length: 16km

Ben Resipole in winter from Mingarry

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/ben-resipole

53

Dalilea Walks

 (Moidart)
terrain: track
grade: moderate
length: 4.4km & 8.3km (1.4 & 5.1 miles) there and back
grid ref: NM734691
type: there and back

St Finan's or The Green Isle on Loch Shiel

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/dalilea-walks

54

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-...

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

55

Glen Moidart

 (Moidart)
terrain: track
grade: moderate
length: 5.2km (3.2 miles)
grid ref: NM740722
type: there and back

The start of the walk at Glen Moidart

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/glen-moidart

56

Garbh Eilean Wildlife Walk

 (Sunart)
terrain: track - steep in places
grade: easy
length: 1.5km (1 mile)
grid ref: NM746619
type: there and back

Loch Sunart from the Garbh Eilean wildlife hide

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 ...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/garbh-eilean-wildlife-walk

57

Polloch and Loch Shiel

 (Sunart)
terrain: Forest track and path
grade: easy
length: 4.75km (3 miles)
grid ref: NM792688
type: lollipop

The River Polloch from the first viewpoint

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/polloch-and-loch-shiel

58

Corrantee Lead Mines from Polloch

 (Sunart)
terrain: track and path
grade: easy
length: 7.6km (4.7 miles)
grid ref: NM795680
type: there and back

The views from Corrantee lead mine

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

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/corrantee-lead-mines

59

Ardnastaing and Scotstown

 (Sunart)
terrain: path, track and road
grade: easy
length: 7.7km (4.8 miles)
grid ref: NM805621
type: circular

Take the High Road

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/ardnastaing-and-scotstown

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Corrantee Lead Mines from Ardnastaing

 (Sunart)
terrain: track and path (boggy in places)
grade: moderate
length: 11.4km (7.1 miles)
grid ref: NM805621
type: there and back

Great views over the hills of Sunart on The Corrantee lead mine walk

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/corrantee-lead-mines-ardnastaing

61

Fairy Walk

 (Sunart)
terrain: path, track and road
grade: easy
length: 6.9km (4.3 miles)
grid ref: NM815616
type: circular

The Strontian River

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/fairy-walk

62

Strontian Community Woodland

 (Sunart)
terrain: woodland path
grade: easy
length: 1.5km (1 mile)
grid ref: NM817616
type: circular

Specimen Monkey Puzzle tree

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/strontian-community-woodland

63

Ariundle Oakwoods

 (Sunart)
terrain: Forest and moorland track
grade: moderate
length: 10-11 km (6.5 miles)
grid ref: NM826634
type: lollipop

Ariundle Oakwoods

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/ariundle-oakwoods

64

Ghardail Loop

 (Morvern)
terrain: track and path
grade: moderate
length: 4km or 5.75 km (2.5 or 3.6miles)
grid ref: NM837535
type: circular

Abhainn Ghardail just above the hydro intake

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/ghardail-loop

65

Sgurr Dhomhnuill via Bellsgrove Mines

 (Sunart)
terrain: path, then open terrain
grade: challenging
length: 17.6km (11 mles)
grid ref: NM826634
type: there and back

Looking towards Sgurr Dhomhnuill for the Bellsgrove lead mines

Sgurr Dhomhnuill at 888m is a Corbett and the highest peak in Ardgour.  It can be reached by a continuation of the walk from The Ariundle Oakwoods via The Bellsgroves mines.  The start point of the walk is the carpark at Ariundle.

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Source: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/sgurr-dhomhnuill.shtml

66

Galmadale Dam

 (Morvern)
terrain: track
grade: easy
length: 3.2 km (2 miles)
grid ref: NM867531
type: there and back

Galmadale Dam

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...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/walking/galmadale-dam

67

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...

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

68

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...

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

69

Port Appin and Clach Thoull

 (North Argyll)
terrain: track, path & road
grade: easy
length: 2.2 km (1.4 miles)
grid ref: NM903453
type: circular

The natural rock arch, Clach Thoull (‘Hole in the Rock’), Port Appin

A lovely short coastal walk along a promontory at Port Appin.   Good views are afforded of Loch Linnhe, the Lynn of Lorne, the  Isle of Lismore and the distant hills of Morvern and Mull. 

The walk initially follows a gravelled track along the coastline, with cliffs to the left.  The track...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/north-argyll/walking/port-appin-and-clach-thoull

70

Shian Wood SWT Reserve Walk

 (North Argyll)
terrain: woodland path
grade: easy
length: 2 km (1.25 miles)
grid ref: NM902417
type: circular

Boardwalk through Shian Wood SWT Nature Reserve

Shian Wood is a Scottish Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve on the southern shores of Loch Creran. There is a lovely short walk through a variety of habitats, including rush pasture, wet heath and oak-hazel woodland. The path is well marked with some boardwalk sections over the wetter sections, but...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/north-argyll/walking/shian-wood-swt-reserve-walk

71

Jubilee Bridge

 (North Argyll)
terrain: path and road
grade: easy
length: 3 km (1.9 miles)
grid ref: NM924465
type: circular

 Jubilee Bridge constructed 1898

The Jubilee Bridge was built in 1898 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and was designed to provide easy access to the Free Church from Portnacroish and, later, to the Railway Line (Ballahulish to Oban).  The bridge spans the saltmarsh, known locally as The Marach, and has been...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/north-argyll/walking/jubilee-bridge

72

Cuil Bay to Rubha Mor

 (Duror)
terrain: path and track
grade: easy
length: 3.6km (2.2 miles)
grid ref: NM979553
type: there and back

Cuil Bay

A lovely walk around the shingle beaches of Cuil Bay on the Ardsheal peninsula. Good views are afforded of Loch Linnhe and the islands of Balnagowan, Shuna and Lismore, as well as some fine views of Ardsheal hill and beyond.

Most of the walk is through damp grassland/heathland, although...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/glencoe/walking/cuil-bay-rubha-mor

73

Glasdrum Oakwoods

 (North Argyll)
terrain: woodand path - steep in places
grade: easy
length: 1km (0.6 miles)
grid ref: NN001454
type: circular

Pearl bordered fritillary at Glasdrum National Nature Reserve

A lovely walk through Glasdrum National Nature Reserve, a woodland reserve renowned for it’s exceptional bryophyte and lichen flora, as well as one of the top sites for chequered skipper and pearl border fritillary butterflies.  The walk affords some stunning views of Glen Creran and the fjordic...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/north-argyll/walking/glasdrum-oakwoods

74

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...

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

75

Glen Righ and Inchree Falls

 (Onich)
terrain: good path and forest track
grade: easy
length: 5km (3.1 miles)
grid ref: NN030634
type: circular

View of the Inchree water falls

A lovely walk to an impressive series of waterfalls, with fine views of Loch Linnhe and the hills of Ardgour.

The route passes mainly through coniferous woodland and heath with a lovely section of deciduous woodland at the start of the walk.  The deciduous woodland includes hazel, holly,...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/glencoe/walking/glen-righ-and-inchree-falls

76

Glen Creran Pine Marten Trail

 (North Argyll)
terrain: grassy path and track
grade: easy
length: 2.2 km (1.4 miles)
grid ref: NN036488
type: circular

The signposts on route for the Pine Marten Trail

A very pleasant walk from plantation with some fine views, historical connections and good wildlife spotting opportunities.  The walk is signposted and on a good gravel path.

The walk mainly passes through coniferous plantation of Sitka spruce and birch/willow scrub. However, there are...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/north-argyll/walking/glen-creran-pine-marten-trail

77

Brecklet Trail

 (Ballachulish)
terrain: path and road
grade: easy
length: 2.9km (1.8 miles)
grid ref: NN084584
type: circular

Great views of Loch Leven

A lovely walk, mainly through plantation, on a well defined path, with some stunning views of the surrounding hills and of Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe.  The route starts at the former Ballachulish Slate Quarry and returns through the lovely village of Ballachulish.

The walk passes...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/glencoe/walking/brecklet-trail

78

Crofters Woods

 (Fort William)
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 Ardgour, 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...

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

79

Neptune's Staircase and Corpach

 (Fort William)
terrain: canalside path
grade: easy
length: 4.7km (2.9 miles)
grid ref: NN097767
type: circular

Corpach Sea Loch on the Caledonian Canal

The walk starts at the lower loch at Corpach (Corpach Sea Loch), at the foot of the Caledonian Canal and heads along the towpath to Neptune’s Staircase.  The route returns on the towpath on the opposite side of the canal

The Caledonian Canal is a 62 mile long waterway between Corpach in...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/neptunes-staircase-and-corpach

80

Fort William and Old Inverlochy Castle

 (Fort William)
terrain: path and road
grade: easy
length: 4.5km (2.75 miles)
grid ref: NN105743
type: circular

Old Inverlochy Castle

A pleasant walk between the Old Fort in Fort William and Old Inverlochy Castle along the banks of the River Lochy.  The return route is through the village of Inverlochy, with its tribute to Aluminium Industry, the main employer of the region.  The walk includes a section along Wade’s Road (...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/old-inverlochy-castle

81

Cow Hill

 (Fort William)
terrain: track and path
grade: moderate
length: 8.9 km (5.6 miles)
grid ref: NN111742
type: circular

The various trails on the Cow Hill circuit

This is a fabulous walk, affording some stunning views of the Ben Nevis Range , Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil and the township of Fort William and its environs. 

The walk passes through some lovely sections of deciduous woodland, forestry plantation and heathland.  The deciduous woodland...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/cow-hill

82

Glencoe Woodland Walk

 (Glencoe)
terrain: track and raod
grade: easy
length: 3.1km (1.9 miles)
grid ref: NN112575
type: circular

Glencoe Woodland Walk

A lovely circular woodland walk through mixed deciduous woodland and plantation with some fine mountain views.

The path initially takes you through coniferous plantation woodland with a bryophyte understorey. There are also some lovely sections of mixed deciduous woodland on route...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/glencoe/walking/glencoe_woodland_walk

83

Glencoe Lochans

 (Glencoe)
terrain: path
grade: easy
length: 1.3 - 5 km (1 - 3 miles)
grid ref: NN105594
type: circular

Glencoe Lochan and The Pap of Glencoe

An interesting walk around a lochan and through planted coniferous and native deciduous woodland.  There are lovely views of Bidean Nam Bian and The Pap of Glencoe, which dominate the landscape. 

Glencoe Estate was acquired in the 1895 by the Scottish born Donald Alexander Smith (later...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/glencoe/walking/glencoe-lochans

84

Allt Mhuic Butterfly Reserve

 (Loch Arkaig)
terrain: grassy path
grade: easy
length: 1.6 km (1 mile)
grid ref: NN120911
type: circular

Allt Mhuic Butterfly Reserve - Loch Arkaig

Alt Mhuic Butterfly Reserve is on the north shores of Loch Arkaig in Lochaber.  The reserve is managed jointly for the conservation of butterflies by the Forestry Commission and Butterfly Conservation.

This pleasant scenic short walk passes through grassland, heath and open deciduous...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/allt-mhuic-butterfly-reserve

85

The Pap of Glencoe

 (Glencoe)
terrain: Mountain path
grade: challenging
length: 7km (4.2 miles)
grid ref: NN107587
type: there and back

The Pap of Glencoe seen from the Glencoe Lochans

A short, but steep hillwalk up this distinctively shaped landmark.

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Source: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/papofglencoe.shtml

86

Dun Deardail

 (Fort William)
terrain: track and path
grade: moderate
length: 10.5km (6.5 miles)
grid ref: NM122736
type: there and back

Views from the vifrified fort at Dun Deardail

Dun Deardail is a vitrified iron age Highland hill fort on a prominent knoll on the north facing spur of Sghorr Chalum in Glen Nevis. It is thought to have been built at sometime between first millenium BC and the first millenium AD. The fort occupies 1250 square metres and dominates the south...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/dun-deardail

87

Ben Nevis Walk - Glen to Summit

 (Fort William)
terrain: Steep path and scree
grade: challenging
length: 17km (10.5 miles)
grid ref: NN123731
type: there and back

Ben Nevis Range
The most popular route up Ben Nevis starting from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre.

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Source: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/bennevis.shtml

88

An Torr and Signal Rock

 (Glencoe)
terrain: woodland path
grade: moderate
length: 3km (1.9 miles)
grid ref: NN128564
type: circular

The steps to the top of Signal Rock

A lovely short walk through coniferous plantation to Signal Rock; reputed to be a gathering place for the MacDonalds of Glencoe at times of trouble and the place where, according to legend, the signal was given by the Campbells for the Glencoe Massacre; although no evidence exists for the latter...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/glencoe/walking/an-torr-and-signal-rock

89

Glenloy Forest and Strone Viewpoint

 (Fort William)
terrain: forest track
grade: easy
length: 3km (1.9 miles)
grid ref: NN144811
type: there and back

Glen Loy Forestry Commission car park

The track ascends through coniferous plantation (mainly firs and spruces) with some sections of mixed woodland consisting of willow, hazel, birch, cherry, beech, sycamore, whitebeam and rowan.  The grassy verges support creeping and field buttercup (Ranunculus acris and R. repens...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/glenloy-forest-strone-viewpoint

90

Caledonian Canal Aqueducts

 (Fort William)
terrain: towpath and road
grade: easy
length: 6.6 km (4.1 miles)
grid ref: NN144811
type: circular

Sign to The Shengain Aqueduct

The walk includes a lovely section along the Caledonian Canal passing between two aqueducts (Shengain Aqueduct and Glen Loy Aqueduct), and incorporates part of the Great Glen Way. The road section provides good views of Caledonian Canal and the River Lochy, as well as some lovely hill views,...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/caledonian-canal-aqueducts

91

Erracht Oakwood Walk

 (Fort William)
terrain: track and path
grade: easy
length: 4.3 km (2.7 miles)
grid ref: NN149821
type: there and back

The track through the ancient oak woodland in Glen Loy

A walk through spruce plantation to a lovely remnant of oak woodland.

Most of the walk is on a forest tracks through a plantation of mainly Sitka spruce with scattered rowan, bird cherry, willow and hazel. The verges support bluebell, creeping and meadow buttercups, tormentil, greater...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/erracht-oakwood-walk

92

The River Lundy Trail

 (Fort William)
terrain: track and path
grade: easy
length: 3.4km (2.1 miles)
grid ref: NN170773
type: circular

The River Lundy Trail

A lovely short walk along the banks of the River Lundy and through the plantation woodland of Leanachan Forest with some botanical interest.

The route passes through sections of spruce plantation. The plantation is skirted on route by fringes of mixed woodland of alder, goat willow and...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/the-river-lundy-trail

93

Nevis Gorge and An Steall

 (Fort William)
terrain: uneven path
grade: moderate
length: 5.2km (3.2 miles)
grid ref: NN168691
type: there and back

The path towards the waterfall

A lovely walk through the steep-sided Nevis Gorge to an impressive waterfall, An Steall, cascading from a hanging valley (Coire A’ Mhail). This is a very impressive short walk with much geological and botanical interest, as well as stunning mountain views of the slopes of Ben Nevis, and some of...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/nevis-gorge-and-steall-waterfall

94

Loch Arkaig to Invermallie Bothy

 (Loch Arkaig)
terrain: road, track and path
grade: easy
length: 9.2km (5.75 miles)
grid ref: NN177888
type: there and back

Loch Arkaig to Invermallie Bothy

A lovely walk along the southern shores of Loch Arkaig to the mountain bothy on the banks of the River Mallie. The walk takes in Chia-aig waterfalls with a deep plunge pool which has been liken to a Witch's cauldron. The Chia-aig falls featured in the Hollywood film, Rob Roy. The walk affords...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/loch-arkaig-to-invermallie-bothy

95

Gairlochy Caledonian Canal

 (Spean Bridge)
terrain: canal path and road
grade: easy
length: 6.2km (3.9 miles)
grid ref: NN175842
type: circular

Small Lighthouse at Gairlochy

A pleasant short circular walk along the towpath of the Caledonian Canal to Moy Bridge, returning along a minor road (B8004).  The route along the canal follows the Great Gen Way.

The Caledonian Canal is a 62 mile long waterway between...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/gairlochy-caledonian-canal

96

High Bridge and The Commando Memorial

 (Spean Bridge)
terrain: good path and road
grade: easy
length: 4.7 km (3 miles)
grid ref: NN208824
type: circular

The Commando Memorial

An interesting walk in heathland and woodland through Glen Spean, with good views of the Nevis Range.  The route includes a section of Wade’s military road with its historic High Bridge (built in 1736 over the River Spean), as well as part of the disused railway line between Invergarry and Fort...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/high-bridge-and-commando-memorial

97

Killiechonate Woodland Walk

 (Spean Bridge)
terrain: woodland path
grade: easy
length: 4.4km (2.7 miles)
grid ref: NN227815
type: circular

Killiechonate Woodland Walk

A lovely walk through a deciduous and plantation woodland with some fine of Glen Spean, Aonach Mor and the Grey Corries.

The walk heads through some lovely sections of mixed deciduous woodland, variously composed of birch, willow (Salix aurita) and rowan, with some particular fine...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/killiechonate-woodland-walk

98

The Wee Minister

 (Spean Bridge)
terrain: road and track
grade: easy
length: 6.75 km (4.25 miles)
grid ref: NN253799
type: there and back

The Wee Minister

A lovely walk to the wooden statue of the Wee Minister, a cedar wooden replica by Peter Bowsher of a former stone statue that stood on a nearby site.

The route initially follows the River Spean for a short distance on a minor road which is fringed with birch, hazel, oak, hazel, alder, ash...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/the-wee-minister

99

Roy Bridge and The River Spean

 (Spean Bridge)
terrain: woodland path and road
grade: moderate
length: 4.5km (2.8 miles)
grid ref: NN270813
type: lollipop

The River Spean

A very pleasant walk through a lovely section of mixed woodland along the banks of the River Spean in Glen Spean. The walk affords some fine views of the Spean Gorge, an impressive channel cut by turbulent glacial waters.

Most of the route is through mixed deciduous riperian woodland...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/roybridge-and-river-spean

100

Glengarry Native Pinewoods

 (Glengarry)
terrain: track and path
grade: easy
length: 2 km & 5.4 km (1.2 & 3.4 miles)
grid ref: NH283014
type: circular

Glen Garry Pinewoods

There are two lovely short walks in the Forestry Commission Glen Garry Native Pinewoods (Ciste Dubh Trail and Alt na Cailliche).  Both routes pass through deciduous and pine woodland in The Glen Garry Forest Area, following the River Garry for part of the way, and affording some lovely views....

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/glengarry-native-pinewoods

101

Coire Ardair

 (Loch Laggan)
terrain: good path
grade: moderate
length: 12km (7.5 miles)
grid ref: NN483873
type: there and back

Coire Ardair- lochan a Choire

A stunning walk with fabulous hill views to lochan a Choire in Coire Ardair, following the watercourse, Allt Coire Ardair, in the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve.

The route has some steep sections but for much of the way rises fairly gently to the lochan along a very good gravel...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/coire-ardair

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Creag Meagaidh Short Walks

 (Loch Laggan)
terrain: good path
grade: easy
length: 1 & 2km (.6 & 1.2 miles)
grid ref: NN483873
type: circular

The start of the walks at Creag Meagaidh carpark

Three lovely short walks from the car park in Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve providing an opportunity to experience various habitats, including meadow,  ancient alder woodland and heath land.  The walks offer some stunning of views of Creag Meagaidh massif and Loch Laggan.

...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/creag-meagaidh-short-walks

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Ben Nevis Hotel and Leisure Club

The Ben Nevis Hotel and Leisure Club is conviently situated just off the A82 a mile north of Fort William town Centre.   The Hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as a fitness centre, sauna, steam room, gym and 20m heated indoor swimming-pool.  A great base for relaxing whilst exploring Fort William, Glen Nevis and Lochaber.

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Ardnamurchan Walking Pages

  • Alphabet Trail
  • Aoineadh Mor
  • Ardmolich Woodland Walk
  • Ardnastaing and Scotstown
  • Ardtornish Castle
  • Ariundle Oakwoods
  • Bay MacNeil Beach
  • Bay of Flies
  • Ben Hiant
  • Ben Resipole
  • Blain Burn Circular
  • Bourblaige Cleared Settlement
  • Camas nan Geall
  • Castle Tioram Circular
  • Castle Tioram Viewpoint
  • Claish Plantation
  • Corrantee Lead Mines from Ardnastaing
  • Corrantee Lead Mines from Polloch
  • Dalilea Walks
  • Dorlin Low Road
  • Fairy Walk
  • Fascadale and Port Eigin-aig
  • Galmadale Dam
  • Garbh Eilean Wildlife Walk
  • Ghardail Loop
  • Glen Moidart
  • Glenborrodale Nature Trail
  • Glendrian and Port Eigin-aig
  • Greadal Fhinn Chambered Cairn
  • Kentra Bay and The Singing Sands
  • Kentra Moss Circular
  • Kilmory Beach
  • Kinlochaline Low Road
  • Kinlochmoidart Old Road
  • Loch Teacuis Northside
  • Mingary Castle
  • Ockle to The Singing Sands
  • Polloch and Loch Shiel
  • Portuairk and Bay MacNeil
  • Portuairk to Sanna
  • Prince's Walk
  • Rahoy Hills - Black Water
  • Rahoy Hills - Loch Arienas
  • Salen Oakwoods
  • Shielfoot Torr
  • Silver Walk
  • Smirisary Walk
  • Sonachan Wood and Heathland
  • St Columba's Chapel, Drimnin
  • Strontian Community Woodland
  • Tennyson's Waterfall

Arisaig Mallaig Glenfinnan Walking Pages

  • Ardnish and Peanmeanach
  • Bourblach Beach at Morar
  • Camusdarach Beach and Beyond
  • Fassfern
  • Glen Beasdale
  • Glenfinnan Viaduct and Station
  • Glenfinnan Viewpoints
  • Larachmhor Garden Walk
  • Loch a Bhada Dharaich
  • Loch an Nostarie and Mallaig
  • Loch Morar
  • Mallaig Circular
  • Prince Charlie's Cave and Borrodale Beach
  • Strath of Arisaig & Camas Ghaoideil

Fort William Walking Pages

  • Allt Mhuic Butterfly Reserve
  • Caledonian Canal Aqueducts
  • Cow Hill
  • Crofters Woods
  • Dun Deardail
  • Erracht Oakwood Walk
  • Fort William and Old Inverlochy Castle
  • Gairlochy Caledonian Canal
  • Glengarry Native Pinewoods
  • Glenloy Forest and Strone Viewpoint
  • High Bridge and The Commando Memorial
  • Killiechonate Woodland Walk
  • Loch Arkaig to Invermallie Bothy
  • Neptune's Staircase and Corpach
  • Nevis Gorge and An Steall
  • Roy Bridge and The River Spean
  • The River Lundy Trail
  • The Wee Minister

Glencoe Walking Pages

  • An Torr and Signal Rock
  • Brecklet Trail
  • Glasdrum Oakwoods
  • Glen Creran Pine Marten Trail
  • Glen Righ and Inchree Falls
  • Glencoe Lochans
  • Glencoe Woodland Walk
  • Jubilee Bridge
  • Port Appin and Clach Thoull
  • Shian Wood SWT Reserve Walk

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