cyclops2
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Whats the road like to Applecross? Apparently it is the highest road pass in Britain. I believe there might even be a coast road although I cant see it on my map
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Rubbertramp
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Follow this link to you tube and this should give you a good idea of the road. It's pretty thrilling! even better if you do it by pushbike.
Don't take any notice of the hysterical commentary by my (ex) other half...it's not as scary as she makes it sound. There is a coastal route but nowhere near as dramatic, lovely views though.
YouTube - Round Britain Sorebumathon Part 4 - Sue and Mark at Applecross
Don't take any notice of the hysterical commentary by my (ex) other half...it's not as scary as she makes it sound. There is a coastal route but nowhere near as dramatic, lovely views though.
YouTube - Round Britain Sorebumathon Part 4 - Sue and Mark at Applecross
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I dont know what all the fuss is about applecross, theres much more nicer places i think its over rated,
Rubbertramp
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This is a universal truth kimbowbill...but it's the getting there that is such a thrill!
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Getting there is the best thing, arriving at Applecross is a bit of an anti-climax, but the journey over the pass is breath-taking...DO IT!!
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The short answer is: superb! And yes, there is a coast road - north out of the village to Shieldaig where there is a wonderful camping area owned by the local crofters (put some cash in the honesty box). Unlike some others, I like the village of Applecross - and you can wildcamp by the old church just to the north of the village. I would recommend going in one way and coming out the other. Happy travels.
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Applecross high road in
Hi I went in on the high pass in June 2009 in a 22 foot 664 escape, road is quite narrow with passing places.you need to look up to judge large lorry,s for the best place to pass them but the locals know the roads and will flash you up the pass or visa versa a great place and the pub does great sea food.
good luck snowbirds.
Hi I went in on the high pass in June 2009 in a 22 foot 664 escape, road is quite narrow with passing places.you need to look up to judge large lorry,s for the best place to pass them but the locals know the roads and will flash you up the pass or visa versa a great place and the pub does great sea food.
good luck snowbirds.
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Hi John
yeah we stayed a shieldaig last year, in the crofters field, we put £10 in the pot, we filled up with water, the owner of the land was lovely, very helpful gave us loads of advice and we thought £10 was a bargain and it helps to keep the place going, we saw people leaving and not donating, spoke to one couple of campers and they thought it was disgusting that he was asking for money, lol,
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this really shows the hairpin bends, great vid
YouTube - The Bealach na Ba - The Pass of the Cattle
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YouTube - The Bealach na Ba - The Pass of the Cattle
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Applecross and Sheildaig
The road has hairpins but is great. Going down the other side into Applecross is beautiful. I think Applecross itself is wonderful and is where my heart soars. yes, the beach is wonderful and where I am headed shortly.
Where is the fireld in Sheidaig?
Anywhere in Torridon?
The road has hairpins but is great. Going down the other side into Applecross is beautiful. I think Applecross itself is wonderful and is where my heart soars. yes, the beach is wonderful and where I am headed shortly.
Where is the fireld in Sheidaig?
Anywhere in Torridon?
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Hi smally
this is the crofters field
57.525516,-5.648244
you cant miss it as you drive into Sheildaig, there are loads of places around Loch Torridon, in my opinion, the beaches up there are far nicer than Applecross, but it is personal,
enjoy (i'm sooooo jealous) :banana:
Jen
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Depends on the size of your camper, ours has a scooter rack on and some of the bends we had to reverse back to take some of them, beautiful views though. :mad1:
Depends on the size of your camper, ours has a scooter rack on and some of the bends we had to reverse back to take some of them, beautiful views though. :mad1:
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This place is in the POI database
dint know
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The road is the best place in Scotland to view Ptarmigan without having to climb up a mountain.
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hi smally
i did this route back in the 70s and i have photos of 6wheeler lorries having to reverse back and forth to get round those hairpins, now that is scarry to see.
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WOW scary We lived near there for 18 years I went up the Bealach na ba But refused to go Down it... mind they close the road in winter.
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