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Arisaig Walk

2.4 miles (3.8 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk explores the lovely coastal village of Arisaig in Lochaber, Scottish Highlands.
You can enjoy a circular walk around the Strath of Arisaig using country lanes and other footpaths. On the walk you can enjoy views of the local canal and across the bay to the Isle of Skye, the small isles and the surrounding mountains.
You can continue your walking in the area by heading north to the beautiful Silver Sands Of Morar, Loch Morar and Mallaig.

Arisaig OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Arisaig Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

From nearby Mallaig you can catch the Knoydart ferry to Inverie where you can visit Britain's remotest Pub. The Knoydart and Inverie Walk will then take you through the mountains along the Old Road to Kingloch Hourn.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Beach, Arisaig - geograph.org.uk - 4975358

Beach, Arisaig. Etymologically, Arisaig means "safe bay".

Foreshore, Arisaig - geograph.org.uk - 5462162

Foreshore, Arisaig

Arisaig - geograph.org.uk - 4773539

Arisaig. The village is located in Lochaber, Inverness-shire. It lies 7 miles (11 kilometres) south of Mallaig on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, within the Rough Bounds. Arisaig is also the traditional name for part of the surrounding peninsula south of Loch Morar, extending east to Moidart.

The Canal, Arisaig - geograph.org.uk - 5439299

The Canal

Jetty at Arisaig - geograph.org.uk - 4541939

Jetty at Arisaig

Arisaig, view over Seideal na Ceapaich - geograph.org.uk - 918001

View over Seideal na Ceapaich

GPS Files

GPX File

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