sunnyside croft

2 Bunacaimbe Arisaig PH39 4NT Tel: 01687 450643

Proprietor: Mr Ian Bryce

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Location and Things to do

 

Location

Travelling by Road


Journey to Fort William then go west taking the A830 'Road to the Isles' to Arisaig/Mallaig.  Shortly after passing signs for Arisaig Village, turn left onto the B8008, signposted Bunacaimbe / Back of Keppoch.  Follow coast road for about 1 mile. 

Turn left onto road signposted Portnadoran. 

OS Grid Reference - NM 649 889

By Rail
Trains run direct to Arisaig from Glasgow.  The London Sleeper service runs to Fort William with a connecting
Scotrail service to Arisaig.

Distance from Arisaig Station to Sunnyside is 2 miles.

By Sea
Caledonian MacBrayne run a ferry service from Armadale on the Isle of Skye and also from the Isles of Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna to Mallaig Harbour.  There are also local ferry services running to and from Knoydart peninsula.

 

Distance from Mallaig Harbour to Sunnyside is 7 miles.

West Highland Line - The Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig                                                                                          Mallaig Harbour     

   Distances to amenities and some places of interest

Arisaig Village and Train Station - 2 miles

Mallaig Village and Harbour with ferries to/from the Isles of Skye, Muck, Eigg, Rum, Canna and Knoydart - 7 miles

Traigh '9' Hole golf course - less than 1 mile

  Bunacaimbe Beach - on your doorstep

Other beaches, including Camusdarach and The White Sands of Morar - less than a mile to 4 miles.

Cnoc-na-Faire Inn - with Bar serving meals and a cosy restaurant - less than a mile

Loch Morar, the deepest fresh water loch in Europe - 5 miles

Glenfinnan Station, Monument and Visitor Centre - 22 miles

Fort William - 38 miles

Kayaking at Morar

Walk over Rhu Peninsula - great scenery and opportunities to see wildlife including Eagles and Red Deer

Things to do

 

Sunnyside Croft is located in Lochaber 'The Outdoor Capital of the UK'

An area with a spectacular natural environment offering an abundance of activities.

Here is a taste of what the area has to offer..........

Boat Trips / Watching Wildlife
Island and Wildlife Cruises from Arisaig Marine aboard MV Shearwater •

Mallaig Harbour - Ferry Services to/from the Isles of Skye, Muck, Eigg, Rum, Canna and Knoydart Peninsula • Boat Charters from Mallaig • Wildlife Cruises on Loch Shiel

Golf / Fishing and Guided Walks
Traigh 9-Hole Golf Course located just north of Sunnyside "probably the most beautiful Golf Course in the World" Scotsman Newspaper • Sea, River and Loch fishing in the area • Local Guided Ranger Walks from Easter to September

History / Museums and Monuments
Glenfinnan Monument and Visitor Centre • The Jacobite Steam Train, which runs from May to October, on the West Highland Line, Fort William - Mallaig and voted 'Top Railway Journey 2010' in Wanderlust Travel Magazine • Lochaber Geopark - this area has outstanding Geological Heritage • Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, the most westerly point in Great Britain • Clan Donald Museum of the Isles on The Isle of Skye

Hiking / Cycling / Skiing and Kayaking
There is so much to offer in this area including Kayaking/Canoeing  Kite Surfing and Paddle Boarding from Bunacaimbe beach at the bottom of our Croft and other beaches along the coastline•

Mountain Biking and Snow Skiing at Nevis Range • Hiking for all levels of experience.

Caves / Castles / Lochs  and Sandy Beaches
Camusdarach Beach made famous by the film 'Local Hero' • The White Sands of Morar • Eilean Donan Castle • Bunacaimbe Beach next to Sunnyside • Castle Tioram •  Loch Morar - the deepest freshwater Loch in Europe