APPLECROSS

If you go up the A890 from kyle of lochalsh there is large lay by over looking [loch carron] great views you could park there ,But keep going and go up the mountain pass it is ok for motorhomes lots of passing places just take your time let car pass you and keep every one happy when you get to the top large view point at top could park there ,keep going you start going down camp site just as you get to village on left , you come up to a T juction small shop ,good pub , and toilets in car park nice and clean, garage as well, but turn left and go round the bay you come up to a church park on left [spent three nights there no probs] go up the road 2 picnic areas up the road you may see the submarines in the sea please spend alittle money there that way it will keep everyone happy and we can all enjoy , look out for the skull and cross bones in the church yard SPOOKY but you will be safe its gods country and youll see why! have fun fattimmy

SORRY folks i said turn left in applecross i mean right what a dip stick an go round the bay could not find anywhere to park left so go right

we spent a fantastic night there next to the information board right on the beach. Watched the deer coming down at night and playing on the beach.

[sagart]

Check weather before attempting the pass (Bealach na Ba). I do this regularly from Skye to friends in Applecross and if there is low cloud below 1200 feet, the top can be impenetrable.

Go round loch carron,up the pass of the cattle(bealach na ba pass)into applecross turn left follow road to Toscaig Pier. Have stayed a lot of times here very quiet nobody to bother you Busman2

[hillwalker]

Originally Posted by busman2

Go round loch carron,up the pass of the cattle(bealach na ba pass)into applecross turn left follow road to Toscaig Pier. Have stayed a lot of times here very quiet nobody to bother you Busman2

beutifull part of the country..

[christine]

We'll be in this area in Aug. and shall give some of the places a go. Like the sound of the church park, north of Applecross. I think we'll take the coastal route, though!!!

[christine]

Stayed on the beach at Applecross, near the church and Heritage centre.Lovely views across the bay. A bit wild when the wind blows and midgey when it doesn't. There is another area to camp on the beach with picnic tables, nearer to the village, where most peple seemed to prefer. It became very wet after rain, though. No problems further round, the ground just soaked up the torrential rain! And yes, I eventually found the skull and crossbones grave!!!!

Toscaig pier, yes, seemed like a good place. Also a grassy area here with a picnic table where you could camp.

[christine]

For anyone interested I have now finished my Virtual Tourist page on our wild camping holiday to Applecross and Torridon.

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/87f23/4da06/

Hope this is of some interest.

We were planning to go to Applecross the second half of August via the Bealach na Ba, however, from reading this thread is it irresponsible to do so? We will be in a 22.5ft motorhome, which we are hiring, my husband is a very competent driver and we have hired larger RVs and driven through the Rockies on some smallish mountain roads, as opposed to main highways. Any advice would be appreciated - thank you.