Scotland · United Kingdom
Ardnamurchan Peninsula Road
B8007Salen to Ardnamurchan Point
Long single-track road to mainland Britain’s westernmost point.
The B8007 runs single-track from Salen west across the Ardnamurchan peninsula to Kilchoan and the lighthouse at Ardnamurchan Point, the most westerly point on the British mainland accessible by road. The road crosses the remains of an ancient volcanic crater. Mind the rough surface near the Point, wandering livestock and long distances between services.
Where it runs22.6 mi · point to point
SalenStart · Scotland
Ardnamurchan PointEnd · Scotland
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Character
Corners80bends
Tightness7of 10
Max gradient12%≈ 1-in-8
Climb500 mtotal ascent
Summit176 mhighest point of the line · 577 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 22Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%7.5 – 176 mPoints of interest3 stops
- Kilchoan War MemorialLandmark19 mi in
- Ardnamurchan Distillery Visitor CentreLandmark8.7 mi in
- Camas nan Geall Chambered CairnLandmark11 mi in
Hazards
- Rough road surface
- Wandering livestock
- Few services
- Single-track with passing places
Sources
“the scenery along the B8007 changes from the slightly claustrophobic mossy, verdant oakwoods clinging to the shore of Loch Sunart via windswept open moorland around Ben Hiant to panoramic, yacht-studded seascapes towards Mull or Eigg and Rum.”
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Driving the Ardnamurchan Peninsula Road: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Ardnamurchan Peninsula Road?
Ardnamurchan Peninsula Road runs 22.6 miles (36 km) and takes about 50 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Ardnamurchan Peninsula Road to drive?
We rate it demanding: 80 corners, a maximum gradient of 12%, and a tightness of 7 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Ardnamurchan Peninsula Road?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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