Welcome toMuck
Walk freely over Muck, from the beach that's popular with grey seals, to local shops selling clothes made of Muck wool.
More about Muck
Ideal for:
Nature & wildlife
Outdoor adventure
Arts & crafts
Walking
The smallest small isle
Muck might be little, but you can roam freely over it. And at only two miles long by one mile wide, that shouldn't take very long. The community is enterprising - making rugs and hand knitted garments from Isle of Muck wool and baskets from Muck willow. Gallanach beach is spectacular and you can climb up Beinn Airein for great views of the other islands.
Take care on our coast: slips and falls can happen in all locations, not just high cliffs. Check out these RNLI Safety Tips #RespectTheWater
For more information on Muck visit the Small Isles and Isle of Muck website.
How to get here
The Muck ferry leaves from Mallaig, and stops off at the other Small Isles.
Get the ferry to Muck from Mallaig on the mainland. You must make an online booking for passengers and also if you're bringing your bike, please add your bike(s) to your booking, and then contact the Mallaig port office directly to check that space is available. This ticket will remain free of charge. If you are taking a vehicle you must have a permit to travel ( see timetable for more information) and contact the Mallaig Office directly.
If you are planning to travel on a day trip to Muck or one of the Small Isles - our timetable will guide you on what is possible. Due to the nature of the service, the timetable changes every day, and you'll need to factor this into your choice and plans as it may not always be possible to travel to and from your chosen island in one day. Non landing cruise tickets are not available. Customers will need to disembark and cannot stay on board.
Looking for the best form of travel to and from our ports? Our Journey Planner can help you find the way that best suits you for making your journey using the most up to date information from around the UK for all transport companies.
We have listed some travel information below that you may find useful:
Getting to Mallaig
Mallaig is a port on the North West coast, and makes a great base for your adventures on the Isles.
By car
Mallaig is roughly 3 hours 30 minutes from Glasgow, or 4 hours from Edinburgh by car. There are no electric vehicle charging points on the Small Isles however three rapid charging points are available in Mallaig at the West Bay Car Park, approximately 300m from the Terminal Building.
Postcode for sat nav
Mallaig Port: PH41 4QD
Travelling without a car
By Bus
Mallaig is easily reached by bus from Glasgow with a change in Fort William. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.
By train
From Glasgow it is possible to catch the train direct to Mallaig, on one of the World's most beautiful train journeys. The fastest train takes 5 hours 14 minutes and includes a crossing on the famous Glenfinnan viaduct which featured in the Harry Potter films. Check Journey Planner for train times.
By Foot
The Isle of Muck is the smallest of the Small Isles archipelago among the Scottish Inner Hebrides. It's just less than 2.5 miles east to west, but there is several scheduled ancient monuments, such as A'chille 'the old village' dotted around the island and you need to get out and walking to find them.
By Bike
Mountain biking is the perfect way to explore the Small Isles. Muck has only got 2 miles of roads which are generally on flat ground and is an easy cycle for all ages. There is amazing views of both Rum and Eigg, where it is possible to witness the entire length of the Sgurr ridge.
If you're bringing your bike, please add your bike(s) to your booking, - this means that you have more certainty about space. This ticket will remain free of charge.
Plan your cycle journey with CycleStreets .