Kilchoan is a small remote community on the western tip of the Ardnamurchan peninsula. It’s one for those who are not in a hurry as it adds a day or so to most routes but it offers a chance to start from the Scottish mainlands most westerly ground – Ardnamurchan Point. You can follow the peninsula’s fabulous north coast including Sanna Bay or access Morvern via the east the ferries to Tobermory and from Fishnish to Lochaline.
Register: Kilchoan Hotel, 01972 510200, info@kilchoanhotel.co.uk
Getting there: One bus a day from Fort William Monday to Saturday operated by Shiel Buses. It might not look far on the map but it takes 3 hours! Alternatively from Oban take the ferry to Mull then bus to Tobermory and ferry to Kilchoan.