Wild West Coast Adventure (Part 2)

7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Bealach na Ba — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Red Deer at Applecross — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Driving north out of Inverness, we cross the Kessock Bridge before heading west through Achnasheen to Lochcarron. Here we can spend some time at Lochcarron Weavers Heritage Shop before our route takes us to Kishorn and the Bealach na Ba. This dramatic mountain pass, famous for being one of the most scenic drives in the world, takes us from sea level to over 2,000 feet before descending back to the shore at Applecross. The delightful Applecross Inn provides an opportunity for a delicious local seafood lunch. The epic scenery seems to continue endlessly as we follow the coast road round to Shieldaig. The views to Skye, the Isles of Rona & Raasay and a glimpse of Harris in the far distance are simply breathtaking! We can stop for a bite of lunch in Shieldaig if we've missed Applecross, and then continue through the majestic Torridon mountains to Kinlochewe. The route back to Inverness takes us through Glen Docherty and provides an opportunity to enjoy our favourite view of Loch Maree.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Grant Driving Tours; Scotland

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: There are no additional entry fees to any destinations / attractions listed
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

The Kessock Bridge

Passing by

Dramatic views of The Moray Firth to our right and The Beauly Firth to our left
Stop 2

Passing by

The scenery starts to become more rugged as we head west
The Lochcarron Weavers Shop

one hour

Enjoy browsing this wonderful range of tartans, knitwear, kilts and giftware. Design your own tartan!
Bealach na Ba Road

one hour

The road is perhaps the closest to an Alpine pass in UK. It features very sharp hairpin turns, switching back and forth up the mountain, with gradients approaching to 17% and is one of the highest roads of the country rising up to 626m (2,054ft) above the sea level.

The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic, Bealach nam Bò, meaning ‘pass of the cattle’.

The road was built in 1822. The original road was rough gravel and very difficult to clear in winter, meaning it could be blocked for weeks on end. In 1950 it was totally paved.
Applecross

one hour

A fabulous seafood lunch or just a brief stroll through the village.
Stop 6

20 min

Pretty wee village with a lovely round tree-clad island off the shore
Glen Torridon

Passing by

A dramatic drive through the imposing Torridon Mountains
Stop 8

15 min

Dramatic views of the Loch Maree and beautiful Glen Docherty

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Ramnee Hotel
The Inch Hotel
Beinn Mhor Lodge
The Lovat
The King’s Highway
Cluny Bank
Rosslyn Villa
Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel
Glenmoriston Arms Hotel
Culdearn House
Grant Arms Hotel
The Ben Mhor

and 109 more pickup points

Our guide will display a board with lead-traveler's name

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel and transportation through our beautiful scenery is included in the total time duration of this tour
This tour is not available for cruise ship passengers at Invergordon Cruise Port