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Salen is a picturesque village on the Ardnamurchan
Peninsula. The bay lies on the north shore of Loch Sunart
which, at 19 miles long, is the longest sea loch in the
Highland region. The scenery varies from the volcanic
Ardnamurchan to the forested Morvern Peninsula on the
south shore and follows the ancient Sunart Oakwoods.
The pace of life in Salen is very laid back and relaxed -
the perfect place to stay for a night or two. Some
visitors love it so much that they stay for much longer
and come back time after time!
Salen Jetty has been under new ownership since June 2010,
and we aim to provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
The Jetty itself is of architectural and historic
interest. It is believed to have been built under the
supervision of Thomas Telford around 1820. Since the
installation of our new pontoon the Jetty is largely
redundant and we’re sure that many of our visitors
will be relieved that the Jetty no longer needs to be used
for getting ashore!
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As you venture up the loch, you will pass
Glenborrodale Castle and Mingary Castle ruins. Ben
Hiant, Ben Laga and Ben Resipole can be clearly
seen.
There is an abundance of wildlife on the loch and
sightings of Buzzards, Sea Eagles and many more
have been reported.
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Things to do
Restaurant & Bar
The focal point of the village is the Salen Hotel. Why not
visit and enjoy their excellent meals or just call in to
relax with a drink in the friendly and welcoming bar.
(It is recommended that meals are booked in the high
season on 01967 431661).
Shop & Tearoom
The Jetty Shop’s new small tearoom is very popular
so why not pay a visit and sample some of their delicious
ice-cream, cakes, drinks or snacks. Across the road from
the Jetty is Loch
Sunart Yarns & Buttons, which has a range of
gifts/crafts and Emma also specialises in spinning exotic
yarns and has a good range of buttons.
Walks
If you like to do something a little more energetic or
just get the kids ashore, why not go for a walk in the
ancient Sunart Oakwoods. There are many walks in the
village varying in length from gentle shorter ones to
those which are uphill and more strenuous. On a clear day
the views from the top can be spectacular and you can see
as far as the West Coast Islands.
Please ask for our sheet of walks in and around the
village.
Cycling
Alternatively, why not bring your cycles and ride along
the quiet single track roads. Places to visit include
Acharacle (3 miles) where there are shops and a post
office and then why not continue to Castle Tioram on Loch
Moidart.
Cycle hire is also available from Sunart Cycles www.sunartcycles.co.uk
and a collection/delivery service is available to the
Jetty.
Car Hire
Car Hire is now available through Loch Shiel Garage in
Acharacle www.lochshielgarage.co.uk.
Various vehicles are available and a collection/delivery
service can be arranged (just mention that you are at
Salen Jetty). As well as needing your driving license,
your National Insurance Number and Proof of Address (such
as utility bill) are required.
There are lots of places to explore
including:-
Ardnamurchan Distillery
www.adelphidistillery.com
The distillery opened in 2014 and does tours daily except
Saturday.
Ardnamurchan Lighthouse
www.ardnamurchanlighthouse.com
Why not explore the lighthouse from the land rather than
the sea and this is also the most westerly point on the
British Mainland.
Castle Tioram on Loch Moidart
www.moidart.org.uk/datasets/tioram.htm
Meander over to the castle and take in the stunning
scenery
Resipole Studios
www.resipolestudios.co.uk
Art exhibitions, many of which are by local artists and
are available to purchase
Further afield are Ben Nevis
just north of Fort William, Nevis Range Mountain Resort
(Gondola available to the top of the ski runs and walks),
Glenfinnan Viaduct (where Harry Potter had a scene filmed)
and of course Fort William itself
Alternatively just meander around, taking
in the many areas of stunning beauty
Buses
The local Shiel Bus passes the Jetty at approx 8.45am
Monday to Saturday (silver 30 seater). The service runs to
Acharacle and then on to Fort William via the Corran Ferry
over Loch Linnhe. There’s no bus stops so just stand
on the opposite side of the road and put your hand out to
stop the bus. The bus arrives back at the Jetty at approx
3.30pm and gives 3.5 hours in Fort William, where there
are supermarkets and you can obtain most other supplies
that you may need.
Travelling Home
At most times, it is possible to leave your boat here for
short periods if you need to return home, subject to
availability. There are transport links from Fort William
via train and bus to Oban and Glasgow, with Shiel Buses
getting you from the Jetty to Fort William on the 8.45 am
service. Glasgow Airport can easily be accessed from Fort
William using the Citylink coach service - Citylink
Coaches
To book a
mooring or for any other enquiries please ring
Mark or Jan on
01967 431510 or 07909 944494
Salen Jetty, Salen, Acharacle,
Argyll, PH36 4JN
Email:
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Aerial Photos
courtesy of
Iain Thornber of Morvern
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