Ardnamurchan peninsula
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The tortuous single-track B8007 road winds west along the northern shore of Loch Sunart to the wild Ardnamurchan peninsula, the most westerly point on the British mainland. The peninsula, which lost most of its inhabitants during the infamous Clearances, has only a handful of tiny crofting settlements clinging to its jagged coastline and is sparsely populated. Ardnamurchan, however, can be an inspiring place for its pristine, empty beaches, wonderful vistas of sea and island, and the sense of nature all around. With its variety of undisturbed habitats the peninsula harbours a huge variety of birds, animals and wildflowers such as thrift and wild iris, making walking an obvious attraction. A variety of routes, from hill-climbs to coastal scrambles, are detailed in a comprehensive guide to the peninsula produced annually by the local community (available from tourist offices and most shops on the peninsula, priced around £4), while guided walks are also available at most of the nature reserves dotted along the Loch Sunart shoreline; these are run under the auspices of the Highland Council Ranger Service (tel 01967/402232).
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