Access to Knoydart is via a passenger ferry the "Western Isles" between Mallaig and Inverie. There are two ferries a day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday ,and every working day in summer.

Private boats run by special arrangement on other days.
Mallaig is reached by road or rail, via FortWilliam.

  • Rail:
The most restful way to travel up from the south of England is to travel over-night on the sleeper from Euston, London. The train leaves at about 9.30 pm and arrives in FortWilliam the following morning about 10am; there is then a connection to Mallaig at about midday, arriving at Mallaig around 1.30 p.m. The views from the train, from Glasgow onwards, are spectacular, and the sleepers are very comfortable and are normally punctual. For the keen readers the best views on the Mallaig train are on the Morrisons side (left going out). If you buy a Family Railcard the costs are reduced if you book early.


  • Road:
The journey by car to Mallaig is equally picturesque. One route is by motorway virtually all the way to Stirling, and then via Callander, Tyndrum, Bridge of Orchy, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, Ballachulish, and FortWilliam; all with their attractions. It is about 11 hours from London and an overnight stop en route is best, if you have the time. The final Mallaig leg is just as beautifull if slightly more "wiggly" as the only road is still largly single carriageway. Stunning sights of Arisaig and the White sands of Moror as well as many others can be seen on route.You can leave your car in Mallaig, without parking fees. Although the journey is long, we have found that it is an enjoyable part of the holiday.

On reaching Mallaig, you only have to carry your luggage about 150 metres from the station (some trollys) to get to the ferry or alternativelly drive onto the pier.

The journey over by boat is yet one of the best parts of the holiday as you get you're first glimpse of true wild Scotland. As mallaig disapears islands such as Rum, Eigg and Muck come into view behind you beyond Skye. A keen eye will be able to spot Sandaig Bay come into view and disapear on you're left as Inverie becomes more visable and ever closer.

The new Inverie pier was completed in 2006 and so is a fine front for the village on arrival. This pier replaced the redundant pre-deceasor due to its deteroration. Our Landrover will be ready for you to collect in Inverie, near to the pier; there is then a 4 mile drive to the house along the coastal road untill surning off down the Bay's private track.

The return trip gets you into Euston at around 8 a.m., at which point we usually find we were still on Knoydart upon entering the Metropolis.

If you would like to get away from it all and have an adventure in the Highlands, this is for you. If you want discos and ice creams, you will have to make your own. Either way this is one holiday you will never forget.