Ferry
Muck welcomes visitors all year round, and you can travel from Arisaig & Mallaig.
(Please note these are passenger boats. Visitors do not bring their cars onto the island. The Highland Council (The Small Isles & Knoydart Prohibition of Vehicles) Order 2003 applies restrictions which only allow residents and genuine contractor’s permission to take vehicles over to Muck. If you are staying on the island, we will arrange to meet you from the ferry and transport your luggage to your accommodation).

From Arisaig (summer months only), Arisaig Marine operates highly successful wildlife cruises to the Small Isles. The MV Sheerwater offer return trips to the island with time ashore to explore as well as enjoy a freshly made lunch at the Muck Tearoom. A wonderful day out for all the family. To book the Sheerwater: www.arisaig.co.uk or t: 01687 450224). Booking in advance is essential in peak season to avoid disappointment.

From Mallaig, the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry, the Loch Nevis, operated summer (Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun) and winter timetables (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat). Contact: www.calmac.co.uk or t: 01687 310240, option 2. Booking in advance is essential.

• Gallanach to the north 56° 50.5’ North 06° 15.5’ West To enter the bay line up the green Dutch barn adjacent to the white farm buildings with the dry stone wall leading up to the cliffs on the other side of the island. The holding is good with a sand bottom.

• Port Mor to the south 56° 49.6’ North 06° 13.0’ West

Port Mor is much easier to navigate with a clearly buoyed channel perches at the entrance and a Sectored Light. The holding in Port is also good with a sandy bottom.

Port Mor is an enjoyable 20 min walk from Gallanach. At Port Mor there is The Tearoom providing refreshments during the season.

Shower and wash facilities are available in Port Mor at the Community Hall (small charge). Public toilets are also available at the Community Hall.

Please see the accommodation page if you would like to stay on the island.

By Road (to Arisaig & Mallaig)
If travelling from the south head for Fort William taking either the A82 via Glencoe or the A9 and A86 via Dalwinnie and Spean bridge. From the north take the A82 to Fort William. At Fort William follow the signs for Arisaig and Mallaig. After unloading your luggage near the pier, visitors can leave their vehicles in the car parks provided in both villages.

Trains (to Arisaig & Mallaig)
Mallaig and Arisaig are at the northern end of one of the worlds most spectacular rail journeys in the world. First ScotRail run several trains a day between Glasgow and Mallaig and many of the services are integrated with the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry service. There is also an overnight sleeper service from London to Fort William. Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for information about train times, and Caledonian MacBrayne (www.calmac.co.uk or t: 01687 310240, option 2) to confirm ferry times.

Airports
The nearest international airports are Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness. You would then need to travel to Arisaig or Mallaig by car or train.