Fodor's Expert Review Knoydart

Often called mainland Britain's last wilderness, Knoydart is a peninsula off the west coast of Scotland that's only accessible by ferry from Mallaig—or by two-day trek from the already-remote village of Kinloch Hourn. Knoydart's main settlement of Inverie only has a population of 70, yet it boasts a post office, a tea room, and a small shop, as well as Britain's remotest pub, The Old Forge. Visitors come for many reasons: to hike the peninsula's four impressive munros (mountains over 3,000 feet), to stroll its sandy beaches, to spot wildlife from red deer to golden eagles, or to simply get away from it all. You can reach Inverie from Mallaig on the daily, year-round Western Isles Cruises ferry; check the seasonal timetables (www.westernislescruises.co.uk).