‘UK’s most distant pub’ cannot be accessed by automobile – solely two methods to get there

The “most remote pub in the UK” has gone viral after one man shared his journey to the hard-to-reach boozer.

The Old Forge in Inverie, in the Scottish Highlands, isn’t accessible by road or rail, meaning those looking for a pint have just two options. Punters can either brave an 18-mile hike each way or reach the boozer via boat.

Surrounded by mountains and water, the establishment is only for “hardcore pub-goers,” says TikTok‘s PhilC84. Fortunately he is one of them, as he revealed in a video detailing his journey to the watering hole.

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Phil started the journey in London, joking he simply “pointed his car towards the Arctic and drove for 600 miles” to get to the town where the pub is located. He then stopped off in nearby Mallaig, which boasts “a pub, a Co-op, a s*** load of boats.” It was from there Phil set sail in search of a cold beer.

Once he had arrived he explained: “Inverie is basically just a pub, a little shop and a post office. There’s a community hall, a restaurant for tourists and a brewery, which annoyingly was shut.”

Due to the pub’s fame and scenic location, there are several holiday rental properties in the village – which he said is “a major source of income for the community.” Bar staff told Phil “people just spawn into the pub in the evening” as visitors “arrive down from the mountains” by Loch Nevis.

Meanwhile sailing boats full of customers in search of a cold pint moor up regularly. Not only can visitors enjoy a pint – which will set you back around £5 apiece – but they can also bag a meal, too.

Fans were quick to comment on Phil’s video, with one writing: “That looks like Paradise compared to anywhere in England!” Another added: “I did the 18 mile trek to get there and I loved it!”

A third recalled: “I’ve been here. There were so many instruments on the walls of the pub and all the locals had a sing. It was magical.” And a fourth person hailed: “What a gorgeous place! Thanks for letting us live vicariously through your visit!”

According to The Old Forge’s website, it began as an 18th-century cottage and morphed from a blacksmith’s forge into a bustling social spot for workers, eventually becoming the beloved pub it is today.

The site reads: “The pub went up for sale in 2021, and after some discussion amongst the locals we decided to go for community-ownership bid. The Old Forge Community Benefit Society Ltd was formed and a group of 9 dedicated local volunteers took the project forward. After 14 months of hard graft our dream became a reality.”

“On 28th March 2022 the keys for the Forge were handed to the community – and then the hard work really began! We took a couple of weeks to get the place cleaned up, and reopened for our first trading season on 15th April 2022 which was a massive success. Community is at the heart of everything we do here, and you don’t have to live on Knoydart to be a part of that. Come along, get the craic, and join the pub family – we’d love to see you.”

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