Road to the Isles
A830 · Fort William → Mallaig · Scotland
- Length
- 46 miles
- Drive time
- 1 h 10 min
- Type
- Coastal road
- Region
- Scotland
Fort William to Mallaig past the Glenfinnan viaduct, the silver sands of Morar and a chain of sea lochs — history and Harry Potter scenery on a fast modern road with the old single-track sections still there for the adventurous.
Highlights of the Road to the Isles
- Glenfinnan viaduct & monument
- Silver Sands of Morar
- Mallaig harbour (Skye ferry)
Drive the Road to the Isles
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