Glasnacardoch - Loch Eireagoraidh

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
10 kms	03:00 (hrs:mins)	200 metres	Explorer 398: Loch Morar & Mallaig

Description

This circular route has spectacular views both to the west towards the islands of Muck, Eigg and Rhum and also south towards Loch Morar. It is quite an easy walk without gaining great height, but as with most walks in this region make sure you are prepared for bad weather - and you will need your boots - it's quite boggy in parts, but well worth the trip. Our route begins at a hotel and follows an easy track to the beautiful Loch Nostarie which is quite sheltered and excellent for a picnic. Continuing, the route climbs gently at first and then more steeply, towards a spot with the great views. Make sure you have your camera! Now more gently we climb through a high-sided valley towards Loch Eireagoraidh - a sometimes eerie, but impressive feature of the walk. The very low weir at the neck of the loch makes an astonishing sight when you suddenly find yourself looking along the surface of the water, then with another step the whole expanse of the loch becomes visible. The return follows a slightly higher track above Loch Nostarie with more good views over to Morar and out across Glasnacardoch Bay. The whole walk is not recommended for young children, but the first part - to Loch Nostarie and return will be OK if they have good footwear.

Access Info

The A830(T) is 'The road to the Isles' from Fort William to Mallaig. After Arisaig, it becomes single-track in parts but with tremendous views. Just over a mile south of Mallaig, the B8008 to Glasnacardoch is signposted to the right. This used to be the old road and about 50m along on the right is the driveway to the hotel and the starting point for our walk. There is a small lay-by on the right about 200m further along the road as it climbs towards Mallaig.