North Coast 500 Tour, Scotland
(Above image is a capture of a herd of Highland Cows on the road in Wester Ross.) DAY 1 Depart Inverness and drive west to Applecross via Lochcarron. About two thirds of the Loch Carron-Applecross route entails a single-track, back road which may be inaccessible in winter. However, this mountainous back road is a unique experience and offers excellent views of the local landscape. Back road to Applecross On arrival at Applecross (the name means 'confluence' and is not connected with fruit) consider stop for refreshment at the Applecross Inn which sits above the beach. Applecross Inn Next, continue north, following a single track road around the coast via the village of Shieldaig and then connect with the A896 passing through Torridon and then along the west bank of Loch Maree. Consider staying overnight at Loch Maree Hotel, Talladale where Queen Victoria stayed for six nights in September, 1877. View west towards Isle of Skye Wester Ross Landscape ...