Getting to Lochaline

We do not recommend that you attempt to travel to Lochaline via Oban (a common myth). Instead, follow the A82 Glasgow to Fort William road as far as the turnoff marked 'Corran Ferry', 8 miles south west of Fort William.

The Corran ferry runs every half hour. If you miss the last ferry, you can drive via Fort William and Loch Eil. This adds 1 hour 30 minutes to the travel time. Ferry times are available by phone (01855 24300) or online at the following link:

Corran Ferry timetable

As you leave the ferry, turn left onto the A861 following the signs for Strontian. Turn left off the A861 just before Strontian for the A884, signposted to Lochaline. As you descend into the village of Lochaline, look out for signposts marked Dive Centre Lodge 150 yds. The Centre is located just beyond the shop, up a steep drive.

Typical journey times for a normal family car:

• Glasgow to Lochaline (3 hours)
• Edinburgh to Lochaline (4 hours)
• Aberdeen to Lochaline (4 hours 30 minutes)
• Inverness to Lochaline (2 hours 30 minutes)

A map of the area (Streetmap)

The village of Lochaline

Lochaline is a small village overlooking the Sound of Mull. Although you will not find supermarkets and nightclubs here, the village can supply most of your needs.

The local shop sells unleaded petrol/diesel and a wide range of food and goods. Lochaline has two licensed premises, a hotel serving bar meals, and an excellent restaurant The White House described as "outstandingly good" by the Good Food Guide (see our links page for further information).

The renowned Jean's Snack Bar on the old pier remains a favourite haunt for hungry divers and fishermen.

Activities for the non-diver

This is a get-away-from-it-all location, set in stunning scenery overlooking the Sound of Mull. Hill walkers are within easy distance of the mountains of Glencoe and the Nevis Range, including Ben Nevis, in addition to some challenging hill walks on Mull.

There are some lovely coastal and woodland walks close to the Dive Centre, and a number of sites of historical interest can be reached with little extra effort (clearance villages, black houses, stone age settlements and brochs are all there to be found!). A short walk up to the head of Loch Aline itself takes you to the gardens of the Ardtornish Estate (2.5 miles from the Dive Centre), which are also of considerable interest.

Day trips to Ardnamurchan peninsula, Fort William and the Isle of Mull can easily be staged from Lochaline - see ferry details link below:

Lochaline Ferry

Sea angling, river and loch fishing can be arranged locally. The Sound of Mull is famous in the sea-angling world and has become a renowned area for deep sea skate fishing, thanks in part to the excellent skate tagging and return programme operated by Glasgow Museums. (See Lochaline Boat Charters on our links page if you wish to charter a hard boat for fishing). More information about fishing in the local area is available through the following link:

Fish Morvern

For more information on all activities in the area, please see the following link:

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