Things to do in Mallaig, Scotland: The Best Outdoor Activities

August 28, 2021 Kandra Bartel

Mallaig /ˈmælɪɡ/ ( listen); (Scottish Gaelic: Malaig [ˈmal̪ˠɛkʲ]) is a port in Lochaber, on the west coast of the Highlands of Scotland. The local railway station, Mallaig, is the terminus of the West Highland railway line (Fort William & Mallaig branch), completed in 1901, and the town is linked to Fort William by the A830 road – the "Road to the Isles".
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1. Western Isles Cruises

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Western Isles Cruises

Western Isles Cruises LTD offer unforgettable experiences that will live with you forever. We operate the Knoydart Ferry Service, 1 Hour Wildlife Cruises & Private charter for Weddings and special occasions, plus fast remote drop off and pickups in our Red Bay RIB. We run 3 MCA approved passenger vessels: The jewel in our crown is the MV Western Isles, an 81 passenger traditional wooden ferry, with a licensed bar and toilets. This has operated as the ferry service up Loch Nevis for the past 60 years. Next up, the new purpose built in 2018, 42 passenger Catamaran the MV Larven named after the Munro on the Knoydart peninsula. And finally a 10 passenger RedBay RIB, Big Dipper. This bad boy can do 40 knots and can drop you off or pick you up from anywhere, or alternately just take you on a wildlife rib adventure you will never forget. So for your next adventure or special occasion let Western Isles make it unforgettable. We pride ourselves on our service and the quality of our staff.

2. Minch Adventures

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Minch Adventures

Minch Adventures is about exploring and engaging with wild, open and natural places, with a journey through breath-taking landscapes at a slower, immersive pace. Creating memories through meaningful experiences, such as hauling lobster pots and investigating the sea life, learning to line fish, sampling the catch, a chance visit to a charming remote café and listening to my sea fairing stories.

3. Adventure Nevis

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Adventure Nevis

Adventure Nevis is a Scottish-based guiding service offering mountain days. Choose to climb Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, standing at 1,345 metres. The Ben Nevis mountain footpath ascent is ideal for public, private and charity groups. For the more experienced walker, Ben Nevis via the CMD arete is a fantastic mountaineering experience. We also offer guiding on other Scottish mountains.

4. Mallaig E-Bike Hire

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Mallaig E-Bike Hire

Mallaig E-Bike Hire offer the latest in Cube E-Bike technology for an easier way to explore the great outdoors in Mallaig, Morar, Arisaig and Armadale (on Skye).

5. Big Dipper Rib Adventures

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Big Dipper Rib Adventures

The Big Dipper provides comfortable and safe transport to and from Knoydart, and the surrounding area. Charter our boat for a 1 hour wildlife adventure, a half day or even a whole day charter. Perfect for fast transfers and drop off in remote locations. This is one of the best thing you will do on holiday this year. Big Dipper is a Red Bay 10 passenger partially enclosed Code 3 Rib. Cruising at 26 knots with a max speed of 40 Knots you can see a lot in a short space of time. Our boats are all RYA and Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) inspected, carrying all appropriate safety gear (including life-rafts) and qualified staff.

6. Morar Beach

Morar, Mallaig Scotland
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4.5 based on 338 reviews

Morar Beach

Reviewed By evanmI6751MY - Clydebank, United Kingdom

One of the best beach's in Scotland, clean, big, great for wild camping, toilets and car parking, can get busy in summer

7. Circular Walk

East Bay, Mallaig Scotland http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/mallaig.shtml
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Circular Walk

Reviewed By moogle1 - Durham, United Kingdom

Enjoyed this walk good with kids Walked up the top of the hill / mountain too Added bonus there was a park for kids near the route Great views!

8. Billy Simmonds

Billy Simmonds

Billy your guide & skipper doesn’t focus on one activity but amalgamates a variety of experiences and Making things personal, he leads the way! Billy has have spent most of his life at sea as a fisherman and has a passion for the simple things in life... Sport fishing, canoeing, walking and good food. he enjoys sharing his sense of place with visitors by sharing traditional skills, local knowledge, wildlife watching, story telling and basically being close to nature....

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