The UK’s ‘most remote train station’ that doesn’t even have a public road

One railway station in Scotland is so isolated it doesn’t even have a public road access, and the nearest one is a ten-mile walk away.

Not only is it remote, it’s also the highest railway station in the UK at an altitude of 1,340 feet, higher than Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. 

Situated on the West Highland Line, it’s a challenging ten-mile walk by hill track to the nearest road, the B846 from Loch Rannoch to Rannoch station, adding to the mystery of why trains actually stop here. 

Originally built in 1894, Corrour Railway Station was meant to be a passing place between Rannoch and Tulloch to break up the long journey.

Despite technically being open to the public from the beginning, it interestingly didn’t appear in timetables until 1934.

One of its main users was Corrour Lodge, an estate five miles away, which used the line for transporting goods, especially during grouse hunting season, and it built a track to connect the old road to the station.

Nowadays, owing to its stunning position near the Glen Nevis range with access to Scotland’s highest mountain Ben Nevis, it’s a popular spot for hikers.

A small handful of nature lovers still visit the station to take in the breathtaking lochs, towering peaks, and for the chance to spot red deer or golden eagles. 

Fort William town is about 30 miles away, serving as the gateway to Ben Nevis, and Rannoch station is just over 7 miles away by rail.

Trains from Glasgow run four times a day, taking about three hours, while a one hour train also runs four times a day from the nearest town, Fort William. 

The station itself doesn’t have a ticket office, and features a small platform and shelter.