To see the exact location of the Peninsula, place your mouse cursor over the map of the Peninsula. The road incorporates a number of hairpin bends and is unsuitable for learner drivers, caravans or those of a nervous disposition. However, the views of the Applecross hills, the Cuillin of Skye and the bay are spectacular. The coast road offers an alternative route for those uncertain of the Bealach, and provides panoramic views over the Torridon Mountains and Loch Torridon. Irrespective of which route is taken, the visitor never fails to be impressed by the beauty and grandeur of this rugged coastline Picturesque villages and remote crofting townships are scattered along the coast.
Friendly locals are always willing to give advice and assistance to visitors to the area.
Everywhere on the Peninsula, the slower pace of life of the Western Highlands is evident. For those wishing more than the tranquillity of this beautiful and remote area, the Peninsula offers a wide variety of activities which include walking, climbing, cycling, sailing, fishing and kayaking. The offshore waters visited by the Gulf Stream make these latter activities even more appealing. Seals can be seen basking on the shore and there is a huge variety of sea-birds, including eider and mergansers. Porpoises, and occasionally whales, can be seen in the Inner Sound.