Ardnamurchan - Walking Holidays

Portuairk to Sanna Bay

Five miles north west of Kilchoan:
Start from the car park in Portuairk village, following the coastline to Sanna Bay with the wonderful white sandy beaches. Spectacular views of the Island of Rhum, Eigg & Muck and Skye.
This should take approx. 2 hours return trip unless you want to continue along the coast to Glendrian Caves - this would take another 2 hours.

Sanna Bay to Portuairk

A lovely track climbs over a low rocky bluff to the neighbouring township of Portuairk (Port of the Wild Boar), affording on a clear day the most magnificent views of both the inner and outer Hebrides. It then turns inland to cross a tiny footbridge over the Allt na Luachair (the Streamlet of the Rushes), before emerging finally at the beautiful little bay of Portuairk.

Glendrian Caves from Sanna Bay

Start from the car park crossing rough ground to the ruined township of Plocaig with its beautiful sandy beach below the Iron Age fortress of Rubha an Duin Bhain.
The track continues along the shore with breathtaking seascapes towards the cliffs close to the great bluff of Rubha Carrach, beneath which lie the Glendrian Caves, a series of huge fissures in the face of the headland.

Hill Walk through Glen Drian from either Achnaha or Fascadale

On the road to Sanna, just short of Achnaha, pick up the hill track at the Muice Burn (The Burn of the Pigs Cave), on past Loch Dubh (Black Loch) and then on to Fascadale. This is a 2 hour walk or 4 hours return.

Achateny Beach

Turn left, just before Achateny, heading for Fascadale. Park off road and climb over the stile onto the shore. Easy track to beach. Great Beach for Bird Watching and wonderful views of thre Islands of Rhum, Muck, Eigg and Skye

Ockle to Gortenfern or Acharacle

Park in small car pack at Ockle. 4Hours return trip to Gortenfern or 5.5 if going on to Kentra (with lift back!) Or catch the local bus back from Acharacle at 2pm.
Spectacular views to the islands of Rhum, Eigg, Muck, and Skye and the Arisaig coastline. Lovely beach at Gorten.

Kilmory Beach

Park off the road 200m past Kilmory Post Office. Easy track to beach with spectacular views to Islands of Rhum, Eigg, Muck and Skye.

Mingary Castle - Half mile East of Kilchoan

Turn off for the castle and park in the car park. Follow the footpath signs around the fields to the castle. (External view of Castle only - structure unsafe).

Glasbhein Hills - Above and North of Kilchoan

Park off the Achnaha Road, 100m beyond the first bend, at the track into the hills.
Approx. 1 hour return trip, with option to go further.

Mingary Pier

Park in Ferry car park. Access through small gate at pier on right.
1 hour leisurely stroll along rocky shore line to main village and back via the road.

Ormsaigbeg Road Walk

Park off road near Kilchoan Shop. Easy going along the road, grass slope down to shingle beach. 1 hour gentle stroll.

Ormsaigbeg Hills and Beinn-na-Seilg (Hunters Ben)

Park off the main road just after leaving Kilchoan. Walk West, dropping down across the burn and up the open hillside. Lookout for the two lochans behind the ridge. Great views down Sound of Mull and out to Coll & Tiree. 2 hours return.

Ben Hiant (1729ft)- From Loch Mudle to the peak

Park off road at the old sand pit south of Loch Mudle. Rough going with some boggy patches and steep slopes. Spectacular views from the higher slopes towards Mull, Coll, Tiree and the Outer Isles to the West. To the East a fine vista right up Loch Sunart with Ben Resipole (2775ft) and Roshven in the distance.
2.5 hours return trip to summit.

Camas nan Geall and Bourblaige deserted village

Park in car park for Camas nan Geall Bay - Wonderful views down Loch Sunart and across the Sound of Mull.
Ruined villages at Bourblaige and Camas nan Geall - (3,000 year old standing stone). 2.5 hours circular trip.

RSPB Reserve - Glenborrodale

About 1 Mile east of Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre, and 1 mile west of Glenborrodale Castle. Car park off road beside RSPB Sign.
Wide variety of bird and plant life, including merlins, buzzards and golden eagles. Sessile oak woods host tree creepers and other woodland birds among the mosses, lichens and some internationally rare plants, including the maroon-red liverwort Frullania. 1 hour walk.

Glenborrodale via Loch Laga to Kentra in Acharacle

One of the finest and most spectacular hill walks in this area and surprisingly easier than most. The route commences at the eastern entrance to Glenborrodale Castle, carry on up this track - cars can be parked at the end of this track. An estate track leads off to the right in the direction of Lochan nam Fhinn. Just before reaching this, a secondary track branches off to the right and leads on below the northern slopes of Ben Laga to Loch Laga. It then continues on across the high moorlands, affording the most exhilarating views across to the distant hills of Moidart, before dropping gently down to the footbridge across the little rocky ravine of the Allt Beithe, the Stream of the Birches, from where it runs on to join the old peat road leading across the wide levels of Kentra Moss to Acharacle. Distance about 8 miles

Walking Guidelines

The above routes suggested are guidelines for cross country walking. In giving access, landowners and users do not accept responsibility for your safety. These are walks in truly natural surroundings, some including the occasional steep bank. rocky scree or boggy section.
Please take care. Walk in pairs and tell someone where you have gone and when you expect to return.

Stalking Season

Walkers are welcome:
The members of the local Deer Management Groups recognise the tradition of free access to the hills. The Deer Management Groups are responsible for the management and conservation of the land, in particular the management of red deer.

Main deer management aims:
To maintain a healthy Red Deer herd in balance with the natural habitat
To maintain local employment and, through this, to support the rural community
To conserve the natural qualities of the land, including its wildlife.

Please help the stalking estates achieve these aims, particularly during the main stalking season from mid August to mid October by:
Avoiding area where stalking is taking place
Following any local guidance of the day
Ardnamurchan Estates will be pleased to recommend walking routes which will enable you to enjoy the area.

 

Dogs & Sheep

The friendliest of dogs running after a ball is just as terrifying to sheep as one chasing them. Running sheep can easily abort, causing them great suffering and possible death, creating a damaging loss for owners in this area of minimal margins for crofting.
Please keep dogs under strict control and well away from livestock, especially in the lambing season from March to May.

Gates and Fences

Fences and walls are inconvenient to walkers but they are also a vital part of farming today.
Please do not damage them.
Also Please leave all gates as you find them - Farmers sometimes leave gates open for a reason!

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