Day Itinerary
13 Activities
Day 4
123 mi1 mi
There Can Be Only One...Route 66
Is it a coincidence that one of Britain's most beautiful villages and one of its most romantic castles are mere miles apart? The final leg of your trip is sure to be memorable, and the landscape and views will keep the excitement relentless.
20.6 mi
1 hr
10:0015 min
Strome Castle
Wander through the ruins of the 15th century Strome Castle, which sits on a strategic position, dominating Loch Carron.
Fought over by the Macdonalds of Glengarry and the Mackenzies of Kintail, Strome Castle offers the visitor outstanding views of the loch and countryside.
Fought over by the Macdonalds of Glengarry and the Mackenzies of Kintail, Strome Castle offers the visitor outstanding views of the loch and countryside.
21.8 mi
50 min
11:101 min
Plockton Car Park
Park your car and prepare to wander through the quaint streets of Plockton.
0.5 mi
10 min
11:255 min
Plockton Main Pier
Make your way through one of the most attractive villages in Britain to the pier, passing by rows of neatly painted cottages. The view of the mountains and crags across the harbour are a delight.
0.5 mi
10 min
11:401 min
Plockton Car Park
Make your way back to the car and prepare to head for Eilean Donan Castle.
10.9 mi
25 min
12:102 hrs
Eilean Donan Castle
Is there a more beautiful castle in Scotland? Possibly not, since Eilean Donan Castle has become an iconic Scottish treasure. Perched on a tiny island, connected by a fairytale bridge, the castle is one of the country's most enduring images.
Equally famous for its good looks and as the filming location and fictional home of Connor Macleod from the cult film Highlander. You too can react the crossing of the castle's bridge and chant the film's epic line—'There Can Be Only One'!
Built in the mid-13th century, but destroyed in 1719 following one of the Jacobite uprisings, the castle lay in ruins for almost 200 years. Thankfully, Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap bought the island in 1911 and had the vision to recreate the castle to its former glory.
Take a self-guided tour of the castle and finish with lunch in the cafe.
Open Hours
Equally famous for its good looks and as the filming location and fictional home of Connor Macleod from the cult film Highlander. You too can react the crossing of the castle's bridge and chant the film's epic line—'There Can Be Only One'!
Built in the mid-13th century, but destroyed in 1719 following one of the Jacobite uprisings, the castle lay in ruins for almost 200 years. Thankfully, Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap bought the island in 1911 and had the vision to recreate the castle to its former glory.
Take a self-guided tour of the castle and finish with lunch in the cafe.
Open Hours
52.5 mi
1 hr 20 min
15:301 min
Silver Bridge Car Park
Park your car and prepare to visit the water fall.
0.1 mi
5 min
15:4015 min
Black Water Falls
Known in Gaelic as An t-Alltan Dubh (the black burn), the dramatic falls at the bridge will certainly grab your attention.
Also pay attention to the fine Silverbridge, which was part of an ancient route used by drovers herding their cattle.
Also pay attention to the fine Silverbridge, which was part of an ancient route used by drovers herding their cattle.
0.1 mi
5 min
16:001 min
Silver Bridge Car Park
Return to your car and set off for the next spectacular waterfall.
6 mi
10 min
16:151 min
Rogie Falls Parking
Leave your car and enjoy the peaceful woodland walk down to the falls.
0.2 mi
5 min
16:2530 min
Rogie Falls
Rogie Falls is another cascade cut by the Black Water. During August and September, you may also get the chance to witness the salmon leaping upstream.
If you are ahead of schedule, there are a number of lovely waymarked walks from the falls that you can explore.
If you are ahead of schedule, there are a number of lovely waymarked walks from the falls that you can explore.
0.2 mi
5 min
17:001 min
Rogie Falls Parking
Jump in your car and prepare for the last stretch of your journey.
11.1 mi
20 min
17:2515 min
Beauly Priory
Have a pleasant walk around Beauly Priory, which was established around 1230 by the monks of the Valliscaulian Order. Beauly means 'beautiful place' and this pleasant distraction must have made it easier for the French monks that came here to adhere to their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
0.2 mi
5 min
17:452 hrs 30 min
Lovat Arms Hotel
Set in a traditional country building, the Lovat Arms Hotel boasts of an excellent restaurant, the Strupag Brasserie, making an ideal way to finish off your Highland odyssey. Enjoy a meal made from the finest local ingredients, with the beef, lamb and fish being especially notable.
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