Is Applecross worth visiting?

Yes it is worth it but decide on the day, watch the weather, no point in going if you can’t see anything.

How steep is the road to Applecross?

It has the steepest ascent of any road climb in the UK, rising from sea level at Applecross to 626 metres (2,054 ft), and is the third highest road in Scotland.

Is the Applecross pass one way?

One of the most spectacular parts of the journey to Applecross is the Bealach Na Ba (or Pass of the Cattle in English). This is a narrow single track road, so just one lane all the way, with passing places. It rises from sea level to 626m in 9.1km.

How long does it take to drive Applecross pass?

Route Information

What does NC 500 stand for?

The North Coast 500 is a 516-mile (830 km) scenic route around the north coast of Scotland, starting and ending at Inverness Castle. The route is also known as the NC500 and was launched in 2015, linking many features in the north Highlands of Scotland in one touring route.

How far is it from Inverness to Torridon?

48 miles
The distance between Inverness and Torridon is 48 miles. The road distance is 60.4 miles.

Is the road to Applecross open?

This road is usually open all year, but during winter months, it can be closed when the access is not cleared of snow. There are snow gates at either end, and winter closures can last weeks. It boasts the greatest ascent of any road climb in the UK, rising from sea level at Applecross to 626 metres (2,054 ft).

What is the road to Applecross?

Bealach na Bà
The road to Applecross, known as Bealach na Bà in Gaelic (the Pass of the Cattle), is a narrow, winding, single-track road in the west Highlands of Scotland. It’s quite famous among cyclists, bikers and drivers – and notoriously snowy in winter. It’s also not for the faint-hearted. It even has its own Tripadvisor page.

Who owns the NC500?

Anders Holch Povlsen
However, it has been reported that North Coast 500 Ltd is now in the hands of Wildland Ventures, which is owned by Anders Holch Povlsen. The Danish billionaire, 46, is behind the online fashion retailer Asos and owns vast estates in the Highlands.

Where do I stop NC500?

The North Coast 500 Route: 12 Great places to visit, stop and…

• Inverness. Just a modest drive from our doors and the gorgeous Cairngorms, the city of Inverness is the gateway to the NC 500 road.
• Rogie Falls.
• Applecross Peninsula.
• Ullapool.
• Clachtoll.
• Cape Wrath.
• Durness.
• Thurso.

What is there to do from Inverness to John O Groats?

Inverness to John O’Groats on the NC500

• Clara Cairns – the real Craigh na Dun.
• NC500 highlights – Dunrobin Castle.
• NC500 highlights – Carn Liath Broch.
• NC500 highlights – Helmsdale.
• NC500 highlights – Hill O’ Many Stanes.

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