The Old Forge pub is only accessible by hike or a ferry (Image: Getty)
The need to take a ferry or go on a hike to your local pub isn’t ideal, but for those who love a good pub and adventure, there is one in that is worth visiting.
Hidden away on the northern shore of on the Knoydart Penisula in Scotland, the Old Forge is considered to be the UK’s most remote mainland pub.
To get to the boozer, visitors would have to take an 18-mile hike through the or a seven-mile sea crossing trip to the coast.
There are many ways to get to Knoydart, where the is located. The most popular starting points are Kinlochhourm, Glenfinnan, and Glen Dessary.
However, the journey for a pint at the community pub can take up to days.
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From Kinlochhourn, it usually takes two days to get there, with people to breaking up their journey at a campsite or a small bunkhouse at Barisdale, which takes weekly, says.
Starting from Glenfinnan is easier because there is a train station, however, the pub crawl from the area is much more challenging, taking most people three days to complete the pub crawl.
The cosy community-owned pub also hosts multiple events, including music sessions where musicians will squeeze across a few tables jamming together for a few hours.
Although it may sound worth the trip for pub enthusiasts, it is important to prepare yourself before heading on a hike through the Highlands.
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The journey to the pub can take days (Image: Getty)
In September, a former paratrooper had to survive seven days in the Highlands after going missing during his quest for the pub. According to the Independent, Paul Conway travelled alone to search for a free pint at The Old Forge, but when his family hadn’t heard from him, they contacted authorities.
Last year, the pub was offering a free try of their new beer, Trale, to hikers who said the word “Wiggle” on arrival. However, the deal had already since expired.
Rescue teams found the unharmed 67-year-old halfway through the journey to the south of Loch Morar where the proceeded to take to hospital as a precaution.
William O’Neill, part of The Old Forge Community Benefit Society Ltd told The Independent: “We will welcome him with open arms and a free pint if he comes in safely next time. We like to think our pub is worth the trip.”