Often hailed as Scotland’s ‘last wilderness’, Knoydart is a unique mainland peninsula only accessible by sea or on foot (and it’s a long walk). Of course it is nowhere near being the last, or even the 'wildest' bit of the country, but one thing is for sure - Knoydart has some of the best hillwalking anywhere. Much like the hills themselves, routes here tend to be big, rugged and inaccessible. Few fit the mould better than this tough circuit around all of Knoydart's major peaks - the multi-topped 9km-long Corbett Beinn Bhuidhe; the craggy Munros Meall Buidhe and Luinne Bheinn, more rock than grass; and Ladhar Bheinn, westernmost mainland 3000-er and contender for the most perfect. Unless you're a runner this is a two day affair with a night out somewhere along the way.
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Difficulty: SevereDistance: 22 miles (35.31 km)
Total ascent: 2,970m
Steepest Gradient: 56% (1 in 2)
Time: 12 – 17 hours (Walking)
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Start/Finish:Inverie, Knoydart's only village, NG764002
Nearest town:
Mallaig
Terrain:
It's classic knoydart fare: Bogs, tussocks, rocks and knolls with plenty of complex terrain to navigate in poor visibility, some interesting route finding through steep ground, and occasional easy scrambling. Away from the main Munro ridge lines paths are intermittent.
Seasonal variations:
This would be an enormous trip in winter conditions, requiring some basic mountaineering competence.
Weather and Hill Conditions: mwis: Northwest Highlands – Met Office: West Highlands
Public transport:
Inverie is only accessible by boat from Mallaig. Several daily sailings but best to book in advance with either Knoydart Ferry Service (01687 462320) or Knoydart Seabridge (01687 462916). Mallaig can be reached by train from Ft.William.
Guidebooks:
Guidebooks tend only to tackle the Knoydart hills in ones and twos
Maps:
OS Explorer 413 (1:25,000), OS Explorer 398 (1:25,000), OS Landranger 40 (1:50,000), OS Landranger 33 (1:50,000)
Accommodation:
Knoydart Foundation Bunkhouse (01687 462242) Kilchoan Barn group bunkhouse (01687 462133) Community-owned campsite at Long Beach – limited facilities but cheap and informal
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by Dan Bailey UKH