Day Itinerary
6 Activities
Day 4
196 mi
The World's Best Road
Your fourth and final day takes you through the Central Highlands, and west to the coast along one of the most spectacular roads anywhere in the world! You'll be driving alongside lochs, past forests, through charming highland towns and across a truly breathtaking mountain pass that must be seen to be believed!
100.5 mi
2 hrs 30 min
11:3030 min
The Pass
The morning of your final day takes you southwest, through the Central Highlands and along the A832.
I cannot put into words the beauty that you will experience today - it is a truly humbling experience to witness the imposing majesty of this unique and spectacular part of the world!
Make a stop to stretch your legs at The Pass, a section of road that takes you through the mountains and offers unbelievably beautiful views of the mountains and valleys before you!
I cannot put into words the beauty that you will experience today - it is a truly humbling experience to witness the imposing majesty of this unique and spectacular part of the world!
Make a stop to stretch your legs at The Pass, a section of road that takes you through the mountains and offers unbelievably beautiful views of the mountains and valleys before you!
5.6 mi
20 min
12:2030 min
Apple Cross Beach
Time to head back to the coast!
Keep heading west and you will reach the Applecross Peninsula, a unique and parsley populated area of the country that is home to another of Scotland's very best beaches - Applecross Beach!
From the beach you can look out across the water to the Isle of Raasay and Skye behind it!
Keep heading west and you will reach the Applecross Peninsula, a unique and parsley populated area of the country that is home to another of Scotland's very best beaches - Applecross Beach!
From the beach you can look out across the water to the Isle of Raasay and Skye behind it!
1.1 mi
5 min
13:001 hr
Applecross Walled Garden
Before heading back through the mountains, make your way to Applecross Walled Garden!
This delightful local cafe & restaurant is set in a serene garden and woodland, filled with wildlife and stunning local flora!
The menu features Michelin guide-recommended dishes, created using produce sourced locally and in many cases, grown in the garden itself!
Check out their website here for more information.
PLEASE NOTE. The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
This delightful local cafe & restaurant is set in a serene garden and woodland, filled with wildlife and stunning local flora!
The menu features Michelin guide-recommended dishes, created using produce sourced locally and in many cases, grown in the garden itself!
Check out their website here for more information.
PLEASE NOTE. The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
24.8 mi
1 hr
15:001 hr
Attadale Gardens
Head back east, across the mountain pass and make your way around the head of Loch Carron to Attadale Gardens!
Recognized as one of the best gardens in Scotland, the Attadale Gardens are full of life and feature an incredible variety of domestic and foreign plants and trees as well as many sculptures and installations!
Check out their website here for more information.
Recognized as one of the best gardens in Scotland, the Attadale Gardens are full of life and feature an incredible variety of domestic and foreign plants and trees as well as many sculptures and installations!
Check out their website here for more information.
14.6 mi
25 min
16:2515 min
Eilean Donan Lookout
Continue south along this incredible road to your final stop before dinner, Eilean Donan Lookout!
Another chance to get out the car and get a first hand look at the incredible scenery on offer!
The Eilean Donan Lookout offers a fantastic view of Eilean Donan Castle and the surrounding countryside!
Another chance to get out the car and get a first hand look at the incredible scenery on offer!
The Eilean Donan Lookout offers a fantastic view of Eilean Donan Castle and the surrounding countryside!
50 mi
1 hr 10 min
18:001 hr
The Boathouse Restaurant
Your final stop of the trip - Dinner at the Boathouse Restaurant!
It wouldn't be a true Highland adventure without at least a flying visit to the world's most famous lake - Loch Ness!
Sit down for one final, delicious dinner at the Boathouse Restaurant and gaze out across the Loch, keeping your eyes peeled for the elusive Nessy!
Check out their website here for more information.
It wouldn't be a true Highland adventure without at least a flying visit to the world's most famous lake - Loch Ness!
Sit down for one final, delicious dinner at the Boathouse Restaurant and gaze out across the Loch, keeping your eyes peeled for the elusive Nessy!
Check out their website here for more information.