Did you try the Mallaig Backpackers ? 01687462764

There's a good campsite in Arisaig, close to the beach - you could always hop off the train there and then walk, train or bus the four miles over to Mallaig in the morning. I stayed there back in '04 and it was delightful. Plenty of time to catch the ferry!

Have a great Challenge, and hope to see you in Montrose.

Humph, that 4 miles is more like 9 miles.

Lindsay, there is an excellent b&b near Morar , Caorunn house 01687450392. If you ask, George will pick you up from the station at 11.30pm, and will run you to Mallaig in morning. Very friendly and a lovely place to stay.