Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The A896 heads here in 25 winding miles from Shieldaig, but more spectacular (ac-
cessed from further south on the A896) is the magnificent
Bealach na Ba
(626m; Pass of
the Cattle), the third-highest motor road in the UK, and the longest continuous climb. Ori-
ginally built in 1822, it climbs steeply and hair-raisingly via a couple of hairpin bends
perched over sheer drops, with gradients up to 25%, then drops dramatically to the village
with views ahead to Skye.
Mountain & Sea Guides
(
01250-744394;
www.applecross.uk.com
)
runs short sea-
kayaking, hill-walking and mountaineering excursions, as well as more serious expedi-
tions.
Sleeping & Eating
INN
Applecross Inn££
(
01520-744262;
www.applecross.uk.com
; Shore St; s/d £80/120, mains £9-17; food
noon-9pm; )
The hub of the spread-out community is the Applecross Inn, the per-
fect shoreside location for a sunset pint. The inn is famous for its food - mostly daily
blackboard specials that concentrate on local seafood and venison - and sports seven snug
bedrooms, all with a view of the Skye hills and the sea.
Applecross Campsite£
(
01520-744268;
www.applecross.uk.com
; campsites per adult/child £8/4, 2-person hut
£38; Mar-Oct; )
You can pitch your tent at the Applecross Campsite, which offers
green grassy plots, cute little wooden cabins and a good greenhouselike cafe.
CAMPSITE
LOCHCARRON
POP 1000
The appealing, whitewashed village of Lochcarron is a veritable metropolis in these parts,
with good services and a long shoreline footpath at the loch's edge to walk off breakfast.
Old Manse
(
01520-722208;
www.theoldmanselochcarron.com
; Church St; s/d £40/
65, tw with loch view £70; )
is a top-notch Scottish guest house, beautifully ap-
pointed and in a prime lochside position. Rooms are simply gorgeous and the twin over-
looking the water is larger and well worth the extra fiver. Take the road towards Strome.
On the main waterfront road through town, the excellent
Rockvilla
(
01520-722379;
www.therockvilla.com
;
Main St; r £70-79; Easter-Sep; )
has very welcoming hosts
