Applecross Peninsula Wester Ross Tours in the Highlands of Scotland

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Looking west from the Bealach na Bà to Skye. The distinctive conical hill is Glamaig (on Skye). The islands between BnB and Skye are Scalpay (to the left of Glamaig, as it were) and Raasay, to the right. We can't always promise the pony-boy and his friends will be there!

Short summary:

The most spectacular day-tour in the British Isles, and one of the most spectacular in all Europe;

Wonderful seascapes and landscapes;

Guaranteed departures - runs with even 1 passenger when we've accepted your on-line booking! £ 33;

Live commentary, small group.

Click on thumbnail, above, for a more detailed map of this and other itineraries. The red line is the Applecross itinerary

To check availability or book, click here; for detailed tour description click here

Departs at 0930 from Inverness Bus Station.
Depart Strathpeffer 1000hrs from the Square - advance notification essential if you wish picked up here
Return Strathpeffer c. 1815hrs; return Inverness c. 1845hrs

Lunch: at The Potting Shed, or take a picnic - lots of beautiful spots to eat alfresco.

Itinerary. We depart Inverness and cross the Black Isle before turning towards Dingwall, county town of Ross & Cromarty. A detour by Strathpeffer if any passengers joining there before we continue to Lochcarron, on the shores of beautiful "Loch Carron". We have a forty-minute stop in this village with its beautiful seaside location and pleasant café.

View across Loch Kishorn of the road up the Bealach na Bà

We leave Lochcarron and make a short detour to Ardarroch from where we get fine views of our mountain route (above). Thence to the Bealach na Bà - the Pass of the Cattle - which climbs to over 2,000' (>600m). This is the third-highest public road in Britain, and much more spectacular than its rivals in NE Scotland.
The picture below shows the beginning of the road, picture to the right is a view looking back to Loch Kishorn.
We stop at the summit of the road for breathtaking views - weather permitting! - across Raasay to the Isle of Skye. We commence our descent to Applecross Village.

Please visit the Applecross Peninsula website for an overview of the area.

The beginning of the road to the Bealach na Bà;
this is a favourite stop with all our clients
Click here for a picture of this burn in winter spate

We spend over an hour in Applecross village and spots nearby. Possibilities include:

Lunch at the The Potting Shed (slightly curious home page!). We drive you to the Potting Shed, or you can arrive there after an easy walk of about 2 miles;

Picnic lunch at many delightful spots by the shore or on the hills above;

A visit to the acclaimed Heritage Centre (entrance fee applies).

A view north from the Applecross peninsula

After our time at Applecross we take the low-level road north and then south-east to Shieldaig. A short stop in this picturesque little village and then we commence our return journey to Inverness.

Suggested Walk. An easy walk of about 2 miles (3 km) and nearly all downhill. You pass through open ground; an area where native woodland is being re-established; and a wood of mature, well-spaced trees before arriving at the Potting Shed (lunch stop). After lunch the minicoach picks you up again at the Potting Shed or you can make a beautiful short tree-lined river walk to the sea and be picked up there.

Fares; Availability; How to Book
Fare: £ 33; child 6-16 £ 30; (no children 5 years or under). No entrance fees.
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