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Human settlement in Scotland
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Knoydart is a peninsula in Ross and Cromarty in the western Highlands of Scotland, bounded to the south by Loch Nevis and to the north by Loch Hourn. It's remote, rugged and sparsely populated, and best known for having the only villages in mainland Britain with no road connection to the rest of the network - nor even with each other. That remoteness and tranquillity are its main attraction, plus climbing the nearby mountains. In 2011 Knoydart had a population of 151.
Mainland Britain's most remote pub, with an excellent menu of local food. The prices reflect the ferry supply route: when they run out, they're out until the boat comes in. In 2022 the community bought the pub from the previous owner, a Belgian hotelier.
Pleasant little café on the main village street overlooking the loch, serving teas, coffees and light meals. Friday evenings they do fish & chips.
Half a mile southeast of the ferry pier, this is simple but comfy accommodation open all year. They also have a campsite and "the wee hooses" cabins.
You need to book two years in advance to get into this luxurious Scandi-style self-catering accommodation for couples.
Charming welcoming B&B with great dining and hot tub. They also have self-catering cottages.
Remote guesthouse open Apr-Sep; their own boat picks you up from Mallaig Tu or Sa. Excellent dining, dog-friendly.
There is no road to the Knoydart Peninsula, nor plans to build one, so it's a short ferry ride or a two day hike.
Read in the guideHiking is what you're destined to do here. There is no community bus or taxi along these lanes.
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