A beautiful stretch of rugged coastline is home to an unmissable seaside walk, and the most westerly point in the UK.
The Ardnamurchan peninsula is a wild and remote place full of wonderful scenery situated on the west coast of Scotland.
The area is noted for being very unspoilt and undisturbed. Its remoteness is accentuated by the fact that the main access route from Salen on Loch Sunart is a single-track winding road for much of its length.
There are moorland, forests, lochs and beaches to explore including the magnificent Sanna Bay and wildlife is all around, from golden eagles and red deer to whales and dolphins.
Sat on the cliffside is the 118-foot Ardnamurchan Lighthouse. The structure built in 1849 is a good place to see the exposed battered coastline.
Visitors can also enjoy a number of walks in the area. One is the four-mile stretch between Portuairk and Sanna – a coastal walk starting in a village before heading over a gentle hill to the beach.
This idyllic ramble explores some of the fabulous beaches on the northern coast of the peninsula. In good weather, there are great views out to the Small Isles of Muck, Eigg and Rum.
This is a great day out which can include a ferry trip and driving or cycling through many small communities like Ardgour, Strontian, Acharacle, Kilchoan and Glenuig.
The most westerly point on the British mainland, Corrachadh Mòr, is close by. The headland is 23 miles further west than Land’s End in Cornwall, sat between the Isles of Mull and Skye.
Something else it has in its favour too is one of Scotland’s highest-rated restaurants. Mingary Castle is famed for its breathtaking location, perched on top of a high cliff, giving it some spectacular views towards the Isle of Mull.
Last year, it was named on Conde Nast’s list of best Scottish restaurants as the travel experts detailed just what makes it so special.
They said of Mingary Castle: “Inside the 13th-century fortified castle, there’s a dining room clad in traditional wooden panelling, with atmospheric lighting and crisp, white-clothed tables taking centre stage. The food is tasting menu only territory.
“While plates change seasonally, you might expect hand-dived scallops with roe parfait followed by the rump of hogget with wild garlic and anchovy.”