Explorer 399 - Loch Arkaig

A pleasant short circular walk along the towpath of the Caledonian Canal to Moy Bridge, returning along a minor road (B8004).

A short walk along forest tracks in Glen Loy forest to a viewpoint with good views of the north face of Ben Nevis and Anoach Mor

A walk along forest track to Glen Loy native oakwoods

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.

Three short waymarked tracks through decidoudus woodland, coniferous forest and moorland. A good site for for butterflies including the globally threatened chequered skipper butterfly.

A stunning walk along the shores of Loch Arkaig leading to a delightful bothy by a river at Invermallie.

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.