OS Explorer 390 - Ardnamurchan

It always worth stopping off at the viewpoint by Camas nan Geall (Bay of the Strangers) off B8007. The view point affords stunning views of Ben Hiant, the sandy bay and the coast beyond. There is an interesting interpretation board identifying the key geological and landmark features of the Ben Hiant Intrusion. There are also some scheduled monuments nearby which can be accessed by heading down the farm track towards the bay.

Take a lovely walk to the ruined church of St Comghan and beyond. St Comghan and the adjacent burial ground overlook the village of Kilchoan and Kilchoan Bay. The church dates from 18th century but it contains some of the original features of an earlier medieval church ( 12th or 13th century) which are most evident in the west gable-wall. The Church is dedicated to the Irish monk St Comghan (Comgan, Chomhghain); one of several churches he established on his travels in the Highlands and Islands. It was eventually replaced by a new building in 1831 in a location nearby.

Samalaman Beach is located just past Glenuig on the small road to Smirisary.  A lovely sandy beach with fine views to The Small Isles.  Samalaman Island is accessible at very low tides, though care should be taken to avoid being stranded by the incoming tide. 

This is a great beach for the family being a great spot for swimming, boating and beach safaris and is very popular with locals on sunny days.

There are no roads to Smirisary, so you will have to park at the end of the minor yellow road from Glenuig and walk.  It is, however, a lovely short walk to the isolated village of Smirisary which was deserted until recent times. The author, Margaret Leigh lived in one of the white-painted croft houses in Smirisary and in her book, The Spade Among the Rushes, recalls the trials and tribulations, as well as the enchantment, of a crofting lifestyle during the Second World War.

Glenuig is a small coastal crofting community on the Sound of Arisaig in Moidart. Facilities include a small community shop, a community centre, a smoke house, interpretation centre and jetty.    The Glenuig Community Centre also has a small bar (Hub Club) and hosts a range of musical events throughout the year. 

Ardtoe Beach is a lovely sandy beach on the north-east edge of the Ardnamurchan peninsula on the northern side of Kentra Bay. There are four bays in the area, two which are readily accessible from the road. The best area is adjacent to the Marine Research Station which is particularly lovely at low tide. This golden sandy beach also affords some fine views of The Small Isles.