Mingarry Lodges
. . . time for nature in the heart of the Northwest Highlands of Scotland
Walking
There are many scenic walks in the area to suit all tastes and fitness levels. Many of the walks can be started from Mingarry Lodges; others are within a short drive of Mingarry.
- Moidart and Ardnamurchan Walks
- Ardnamurchan Walks (Walk Highlands)
- John Dye Expeditions
- Highland Council Ranger Guided Walks
- Core Path Network around Acharacle
- Core Path Network around Lochaber
- Walk/Cycle routes (see Sports for more details)
The Highland Council also organise a number of guided ranger walks through the year
Some of our favourite local easy walks include:
The High Mingarry Walk: follow a track behind the cabins through the enchanted forest to the hills above. Spectacular scenery with great views over Ben Resipole, one of the most westerly Highland Corbetts (845m). Explore the old settlements and look out for Red Deer and Ravens.
Blain Burn Walk: Stroll down the road for 500m and take the track at Blain Bridge through the woods into the Hills. Take time to explore the lochans at the top and follow the track down into Dorlin and Castle Tioram. You are rewarded with amazing views over Eilean Shona. Walk back through Dorlin along the banks of the River Shiel. Take time to enjoy the sounds of Curlew and Oyster Catchers.
The Singing Sands: A vey pleasant walk to a beautiful isolated beach fringed by dunes and pine woods. Red deer and Red Throated Divers can sometimes be seen from the beach. The starting point, Arivegaig carpark, is 2km from Mingarry Lodges and is a very pleasant cycle ride over Kentra Moss.
The Gaelic Alphabet Trail: This walk near Salen, highlights the importance of plants and the natural environment to Gaelic culture. The Gaelic alphabet has eighteen letters, each of which is associated with a species of tree, commemorated along this short, but interesting, walk.
St Finans Isle: Walk from the Jetty at Dalilea through pine woodland and pasture bordering Loch Shiel. Follow the banks of the Loch for 1km to the old stone jetty to the isles. Try to hitch a ride from a passing boat to get a closer look at the historic church and gravestones.
Ariundle Oak Woods and Lead Mines: Starting from Strontian, walk through ancient oak woodland and up onto the hills above to explore some of the historic old lead mines. The lichen strewn oak woodlands truely merit their status as a National Nature Reserve. Magnificant at any time of the year.
Information on these and other local walks (incuding more strenuous ones) can be found in the lodges on your arrival. Happy walking.