Travelling to the Knoydart Peninsula

Despite our remoteness, Knoydart can be reached by public transport, with the "Knoydart Steps" on Mallaig Pier only being a two-minute walk from the bus stop or train station.

Transport Direct have a useful facility for those planning on visiting us: enter your postcode below and they'll work out milage, fuel costs and your carbon footprint - as well as giving you directions to Mallaig! Only car journeys come up automatically: you may need to enter a date / time to get bus / train times.

Once in Mallaig, see below for information on accessing the peninsula by boat.

Ferry Service

Bruce Watt's boat, the 'Western Isles', is our passenger ferry service, with 2 sailings a day leaving at 10.15 in the morning and 2.15 in the afternoon. During winter, the ferry runs 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) - 5 days a week during summer (Monday through to Friday). Please contact Bruce Watt direct on 01687 462320 to confirm times, costs and summer timetable. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes although check return times as the ferry often returns via Tarbet, which means a longer journey.

Private Boat Hire

Alternatively, if you cannot work in with ferry times, boat hire may be an option. The following boat operators, listed in alphabetical order, offer boat hire. Generally, a trip from Mallaig to Inverie will cost in the order of £60 although price can depend on numbers and luggage. Many of the boats will also offer charters further afield. You may wish to check that operators and their vessels are licensed and coded (we believe they are at present (June '09)).

Jon Sellars, "Meri 3". Tel 01687 462916, mob 07766 379264 jon(at)sandaig.com

Iain Wilson, "Calanna". Tel 01687 462844 calannaboat(at)knoydart.org

Mark Woombs, "Lophelia". Tel 01687 460046 mark(at)seaknoydart.co.uk

Bob Wright, "Knoydart". Tel 01687 460129 moraganderson(at)hotmail.co.uk

Bringing your boat to Knoydart

Each year we get many people visiting by boat. We have had some problems with incorrect information being put in the pilot guide for the area so we hope this information helps people to plan their journey. There are no public moorings in Inverie Bay but the local pub does have a number of moorings for use. Contact the Old Forge for more information. No overnight berthing is allowed on the pier. When using the pier, please leave the steps as soon as possible. The pier is in regular usage and keeping the steps free makes it work much more effectively so thanks for your co-operation on this. There is no public water, diesel or gas supply. We would appreciate it if rubbish is taken to Mallaig as disposal facilities are strictly limited here. Harbour dues have been introduced in line with other Highland Council piers.

We have a shop in Inverie which sells a range of tinned goods, sweets and souvenirs. For fresh food you will need to pick up supplies from Mallaig. The Old Forge does lunches and evening meals - booking advisable. The Knoydart Pottery and Tearoom does breakfasts and lunches - no booking necessary.

Walking In

Some people choose the difficult option! If you are interested in walking in to Inverie from Kinlochhourn, Glenfinnan, or anywhere else, we recommend you contact our Ranger Service, who are able to provide help and advice on what can be an arduous trek.