SCOTLAND's most remote pub is offering a free beer to anyone who completes the 15-mile hike to reach it.
From July 1, hikers that reach The Old Forge simply need to say “Wiggle” at the bar to get their hands on a free bottle of Trale, a new, limited-edition beer.
Wiggle, a sports retailer, has teamed up with Knoydart Brewery to launch the beer which will only be available at The Old Forge - officially the most remote pub in Scotland, and the UK.
The hike is traditionally done over two days but can be achieved in around eight hours for the more experienced.
It’s the hike itself that has contributed to The Old Forge’s now legendary status, with many keen to tick it off the bucket list.
The pub is on the northern shore of Loch Nevis on the Knoydart Peninsula.
Free Trales will be limited to two per person, while stocks last. A limited number of non-alcoholic alternatives will also be available over the summer.
Stephanie Harris, of The Old Forge, said: “"We are very excited to be partnering with Wiggle to showcase the beauty and adventure our little part of the world has to offer – and the great Knoydart beer!
"Having recently carried out an extensive refurb on our community-owned pub, we are looking forward to reopening the doors and welcoming folk in at the end of their epic trail over the hills of the Rough Bounds to get here. Slainte."
The beer is a 5.1% golden ale with hints of citrus, brewed with single malt and single hop.
It has been created at Knoydart Brewery, an independent microbrewery and the UK’s most remote brewery. The bottle has been designed by Wiggle to represent the mountainous landscape of Knoydart and the surrounding areas, with the label including information on a local landmark, The Loch of Heaven.
Wiggle encourages “everyone, everywhere to embrace the outdoors and all it has to offer”.
Huw Crwys-Williams, CEO at Wiggle said “At Wiggle, we’re always up for it, whatever the activity, and aim to encourage the same spirit among our customers. We’re delighted to have partnered with The Old Forge and Knoydart Brewery to create this unique new beer, while celebrating the very best of what the beautiful British outdoors has to offer.
"Visiting this remote peninsula is a special experience and we hope that gifting hikers and punters with a Trale will make it even more special… just remember to quote “Wiggle” when at the bar!”
