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Current road, ferry, parking, facility and local travel updates across Lochaber and the West Highlands.

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11 active travel updatesLatest information checked 27 Aug 2026, 07:41

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Low tides change Mallaig–Lochboisdale ferry times from Friday

Mallaig–Lochboisdale ferry route, including South Uist and A830 Road to the Isles travellers

What has changed

CalMac confirms low-tide timetable amendments on the Mallaig–Lochboisdale route from 28–31 August 2026. On Friday 28 August, Lochboisdale departs at 08:40 for Mallaig, and Mallaig departs at 12:50 for Lochboisdale. Timings vary by date.

What you should do

Use CalMac’s dated tidal timetable rather than the normal summer timetable, and check live service status before travelling to Mallaig.

Officially confirmed

Source: CalMac — Mallaig–Lochboisdale Summer 2026 Tidal Amendments
Last checked: 27 Aug 2026, 07:41
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Overnight parking prohibited at Camusdarach car park

Camusdarach car park between Arisaig and Mallaig

What has changed

A Highland Council order in force from 10 July 2026 prohibits parking by any vehicle at Camusdarach car park between 22:00 and 06:00.

What you should do

Do not leave a vehicle at Camusdarach car park between 22:00 and 06:00. Use an established, permitted overnight stay.

Officially confirmed

Source: Highland Council
Last checked: 31 Jul 2026, 15:44
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North Face car park to close temporarily during forest-road works

Leanachan Forest and North Face car park near Nevis Range, Fort William

What has changed

Forestry and Land Scotland advises that forest-road grading works during the week beginning 27 July 2026 will require a temporary closure of the North Face car park for part of the programme. Vehicle access on the forest road between the North Face and Nevis Range barriers may also be disrupted. Works are expected to take around one week.

What you should do

Check the latest Forestry and Land Scotland notice before travelling and be prepared to use alternative parking if the North Face car park is closed.

Officially confirmed

Source: Forestry and Land Scotland
Last checked: 25 Jul 2026, 10:19
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Overnight A82 closures through Glencoe start Tuesday

A82 at Allt na Reigh, north of Altnafeadh, between the crash-barrier section and the Clachaig road

What has changed

Resurfacing starts at 19:00 Tuesday 25 August. The A82 at Allt na Reigh will be fully closed during working periods with no diversion. Escorted 10mph passage is scheduled at 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00, 02:00 and 04:00 on affected nights.

What you should do

Avoid late-evening travel through Glencoe on affected nights where possible, or plan specifically around an escorted passage time.

Officially confirmed

Expected until: 1 Sept 2026, 05:00
Source: Traffic Scotland
Last checked: 24 Aug 2026, 10:05
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A82 temporary lights at North Ballachulish from Monday evening

A82 between South Ballachulish roundabout and the B863 Kinlochleven junction

What has changed

Lining works are scheduled to begin at 19:00 on Monday 24 August, with portable temporary traffic lights affecting both directions of the A82 through North Ballachulish.

What you should do

Allow additional time through North Ballachulish on Monday evening and check Traffic Scotland before travelling.

Officially confirmed

Source: Traffic Scotland
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026, 08:36
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Allow extra time around Fort William and the Road to the Isles in late August

A82 through Fort William and approaches; A830 Road to the Isles near the A82/A830 junction and Lochaber High School

What has changed

Highland schools return on Wednesday 19 August while the summer visitor season remains busy. This can add peak-time pressure around Fort William and the A830 Road to the Isles approach, including the busy junction near Lochaber High School.

What you should do

Avoid peak travel times through Fort William and on the A830 approach where possible, and allow extra journey time until the end of August.

Trusted local report

Expected until: 31 Aug 2026, 23:00
Source: Highland Council
Last checked: 18 Aug 2026, 10:51
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Overnight A86 closures east of Moy begin tonight

A86 between Rubha Na Magach, Luiblea and Moy Lodge

What has changed

Traffic Scotland lists overnight resurfacing closures on the A86 between Rubha Na Magach, Luiblea and Moy Lodge from 2 August 2026. There is no signed diversion, but traffic is released through the works at scheduled access times during the night. Further traffic management and closures are planned across several nights in August.

What you should do

Avoid relying on the A86 overnight unless you can use an official access window. Check Traffic Scotland immediately before departure, as planned works may change.

Officially confirmed

First reported: 2 Aug 2026, 07:25
Source: Traffic Scotland
Last checked: 2 Aug 2026, 07:30
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A82 travel disruption monitoring

A82 / Glencoe / Fort William corridor

What has changed

Local road-watch reports may identify incidents, congestion and temporary disruption on the A82 before they appear on official services. Check Traffic Scotland for official confirmation and follow emergency-service instructions.

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Source: A82 Roadwatch
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Fort William parking changes

Fort William

What has changed

Recent Highland Council parking changes may affect where motorhomes and campervans can park and whether overnight stays are permitted. Individual car parks may have different restrictions and operating hours.

Officially confirmed

Source: Highland Council
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