The Old Forge

One of Britain's Most Remote Pubs Is Only Accessible by Ferry — Or an 18-mile Hike

"Getting to this pub is an adventure: I reached Inverie only by a two-day, 18-mile hike (there's a tougher three-day alternative) or by ferry or helicopter; the Knoydart village has no streetlights, phone service, or paved roads and the trails cross mountainous terrain, bogs and the ominously named Lake Hell. Despite the remoteness, the welcome and views are outstanding—TripAdvisor reviewers called it "absolutely worth the trip" and "the warmest welcome and the best view by a country mile"—and it is now community-owned after residents bought stakes to save it from closure earlier this year; it reopened in April following the March buyout and the kitchen is scheduled to reopen next year. The pub is open daily "midday to late," offers locally brewed beers, a range of spirits, live music and boat mooring, and I was directed to their social channel @theoldforgeknoydart for up-to-date information." - Jamie Aranoff Jamie Aranoff Jamie Aranoff is an assistant editor for Travel + Leisure, specializing in all things travel news. Prior to joining T+L, she worked for ABC News on the network assignment desk. Jamie is a chronic over-packer and a firm advocate for the window seat. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines