Glenelg is situated off the A87.

From Glasgow take the A82 by way of the west bank of Loch Lomond to Crianlarich. From Crianlarich the A82 goes via Tyndrum, Bridge of Orchy, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe - and over the bridge that replaced the ferry at Ballachulish in 1975 - to Fort William.

Through and beyond Fort William the A82 passes through Spean Bridge and alongside Loch Lochy to Invergarry.

At Invergarry turn left onto the A87 towards Skye. 50 metres further on the Invergarry Hotel should be on your right. If it isn’t... stop! You are heading towards Inverness instead of Skye!

Without breaks the journey from this hotel to your next marker - Shiel Bridge - should take no longer than
50 minutes.

From Inverness take the A82 to Invermoriston and turn right onto the A887. Near Cluanie Dam, this road meets up with and becomes the A87 and leads directly to Shiel Bridge.

After passing Shiel Bridge Shop & Gleaner Fuel Service Station, road signs will indicate a left turn for Glenelg and the ferry.

Now the adventure really begins!

An alpine-style mountain pass, constructed in 1815, leads the traveller from Shiel Bridge to Glenelg. From sea level it twists and turns towards the summit of Mam Ratagan before making a more gradual descent. 30 minutes for the journey from Shiel Bridge to the ferry should be sufficient.

You can find out more about Glenelg and the area that surrounds it here