Knoydart Bunkhouse Break
Overview
Knoydart is renowned for its peace and tranquility but there are still lots of things you can do once you arrive. There are no roads in!
Knoydart, traditionally known as The Rough Bounds and Scotland’s Last Great Wilderness because of its remoteness in the West Highlands. It is renowned for its stunning beauty, rugged grandeur and blissful tranquility. It is a haven for hill walkers, mountaineers, wildlife enthusiasts and those who just want to get away from the hurly-burly of urban life and enjoy Knoydart’s small working community.
Inverie is the main settlement, being home to half the area’s population of 111 residents. It lies within the 17,200 acre Knoydart Estate, which is at the heart of the 55,000 acre peninsula, between the sea Lochs Nevis and Hourn (the lochs of Heaven and Hell).
The Knoydart Estate is owned by the Knoydart Foundation. The rest of the peninsula comprises estates and private properties ranging in size from 14,000 acres to .25 of an acre. The map below shows the main Estate boundaries.
Within Knoydart’s 85 square miles rise four Munros (mountains over 3,000ft) and several lesser peaks. The mountains are separated by broad glens, rivers and high lochs.
The island nature of Knoydart and its Munros are its most important features. It is designated as a National Scenic Area.
Knoydart is mainly open deer forest. A strange term for what many people would describe as gorse, peat, heather moorland.
It is blessed with an abundance of magnificent wildlife.
On any one day you could be presented with Sea Eagles, Golden Eagles, Otters, Red Deer, Dolphins, Porpoises, Minky Whale, rare fungi or a whole raft of small animals.
Coupled with the temperate rainforest around Inverie Woods, just a few minutes here and you realise it’s somewhere special.
Please note: the balance due date on this event differs to our standard Overnight Events cancellation policy. The balance is due on 1st march 2026 after which we are only able to make refunds in accordance with our cancellation policy if we manage to sell all contracted places on and replace your booking.
Includes
- 2 Nights Bunk Accommodation (we are unbale to guarantee lower or upper bunks, these will be decided on arrival by the members in each room.
- 2 Breakfasts
- Walks on Saturday and Sunday
- Spice Host
Extras
- Travel to Inverie (Train, Boat and anything else!)
- Lunches, drinks and snacks
- Dinner at The Old Forge on Friday and Saturday night (tables booked for 6pm)
- Teas/Coffees etc
Location & Itinerary
This is remote. We'll walk, we'll be on the search for wildlife but other than that this is all about the escape!
Dinner each evening will be taken in the Old Forge Inn - Britain's most remote pub and restaurant. We have a table booked for dinner and pre orders will be required beforehand and costs will be added to your booking to be paid in advance of our visit. This will be very special.
Breakfasts will be in the accommodation and will be simple ie. porridge, eggs, toast.
This travel for this weekend requires planning and pre booking!
You can either walk for 18 miles over the hills or get the train!
Considered by many to not only be the most scenic rail journey in Scotland, but in the world, the West Highland Line is known for its breath taking landscapes, diverse scenery, and historical significance. Leaving from Glasgow take the West Highland Line to Mallaig to travel the Glenfinnan Viaduct – used in the Harry Potter films for the Hogwarts Express.
Once in Mallaig you'll need to get the Knoydart Ferry - 45 minutes (£8 each way 2024 costs).
We then a 1/2 mile walk to the accommodation.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Female Bunk | £99.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Male Bunk | £99.00 | Sold Out |
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