Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lochcarron of Scotland - Lochcarron Weavers, Lochcarron, Midstrome IV54 8YH, UK
We spend a short while in Lochcarron to soak up the atmospheric scenery
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bealach na Ba Road, Loch Kishorn, Applecross Scotland
We then continue our journey, climbing upwards through dramatic landscape over the Bealach na Ba (Gaelic for Pass of the Cattle) which is also known as the Applecross Pass. The road is the third highest in Britain at over 2000 feet; we’ll pause for photos at the summit, so have your camera ready for those jaw-dropping views across Raasay and the Isle of Skye!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Applecross Photographic Gallery, Camusterrach, Applecross IV54 8LU Scotland
We then begin our descent to Applecross. Located on a beautiful bay, Applecross is full of natural wildlife, perfect for nature lovers! You may see otters, red kites, deer and perhaps pine martens! We’ll stop here for plenty of time to explore Applecross Village.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Shieldaig.org, Main Street, Shieldaig, Strathcarron IV54 8XN, UK
We pause for refreshments at Shieldaig
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, A832 Open from April to October, Kinlochewe Scotland
We then leave Applecross and begin our return journey to Inverness, with a relaxing drive along the banks of Loch Torridon, and through the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. This nature reserve is one of the oldest in Britain and is home to plenty of wildlife; you may even spot a golden eagle! Travelling on, our Applecross tour will make brief stops at the villages of Shieldaig and Kinlochewe on our way back to Inverness. Shieldaig is a small fishing village founded in 1800 and takes its name from the Viking word síld-vík which means “Herring Bay” we pause here to admire the scenery and get some refreshments before moving along Loch Torridon on to Kinlochewe and then homeward bound to Inverness where our Applecross tour ends.
Duration: 15 minutes
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