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🍺 Britain's most remote mainland pub
Accessible only by sea ferry or mountain trek


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 10:40
📋 Fast Facts
  • Located in Inverie, Knoydart Peninsula, Scottish Highlands
  • Accessible only by sea ferry (5 hours from Mallaig) or 18-mile hiking trail
  • The Old Forge Pub is the only commercial establishment in the remote settlement
  • No road access to the peninsula; population approximately 100 residents

The Old Forge Pub stands in Inverie, a small settlement on the Knoydart Peninsula in the Scottish Highlands, holding the distinction of being Britain's most remote mainland pub. Reachable only by a five-hour sea ferry from Mallaig or by a strenuous two-day, 18-mile hiking expedition across mountainous terrain, the pub represents a genuine test of determination for visitors. It serves as the sole commercial venue and social hub for the approximately 100 permanent residents of this isolated ...

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