Inverness: Applecross, Loch Carron et les Highlands sauvages
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Profitez d'une journée à explorer la beauté pittoresque des Northern Highlands et voyagez dans l'un des endroits les plus reculés d'Écosse; Applecross. Alors que vous voyagez le long de la partie sud de la North Coast 500 - profitez de paysages spectaculaires, admirez une faune variée et découvrez l'époustouflante péninsule d'Applecross lors de votre excursion d'une journée au départ d'Inverness.
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Nous partons tôt le matin et commençons notre excursion d'une journée d'Inverness à Applecross en utilisant la partie inférieure de la route North Coast 500, traversant l'île noire magnifiquement pittoresque avant de nous arrêter dans le village de Lochcarron. Profitez de la vue sur le Loch Carron et peut-être prendre un morceau à manger, avant de continuer vers Achintraid. Le petit village bénéficie d'une vue sur le Loch Kishorn et d'une magnifique chaîne de montagnes sur la rive opposée.
Nous poursuivons ensuite notre route en grimpant à travers un paysage spectaculaire sur le Bealach na Ba (gaélique pour le passage du bétail), également appelé le col de Applecross. La route est la troisième plus haute en Grande-Bretagne à plus de 2000 pieds; Nous nous arrêterons pour prendre des photos au sommet. Préparez donc votre appareil photo pour une vue époustouflante sur Raasay et l’île de Skye!
Nous commençons ensuite notre descente vers Applecross. Applecross, situé sur une magnifique baie, regorge d'animaux sauvages, idéal pour les amoureux de la nature! Vous pouvez voir des loutres, des cerfs-volants, des cerfs et peut-être des martres des pins! Nous nous arrêterons ici pour avoir suffisamment de temps pour explorer Applecross Village.
Nous quittons ensuite Applecross et commençons notre voyage de retour vers Inverness, avec une promenade relaxante le long des rives du Loch Torridon, et à travers la réserve naturelle nationale de Beinn Eighe. Cette réserve naturelle est l'une des plus anciennes de Grande-Bretagne et abrite de nombreux animaux sauvages; vous pourriez même apercevoir un aigle royal! En voyageant, notre visite Applecross fera de brefs arrêts dans les villages de Shieldaig et Kinlochewe sur le chemin du retour à Inverness. Shieldaig est un petit village de pêcheurs fondé en 1800 et tire son nom du mot viking síld-vík qui signifie « Baie du Hareng ».
Nous nous arrêtons ici pour admirer le paysage et prendre quelques rafraîchissements avant de longer le Loch Torridon et de poursuivre vers Kinlochewe. De là, nous quittons la route NC500 et rentrons chez nous en direction d'Inverness, où se termine notre tournée Applecross.
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Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- L'âge minimum est de 4 ans.
- Des fauteuils roulants pliants avec roues amovibles peuvent être installés à condition que le passager soit accompagné par quelqu'un qui peut l'aider à monter et à débarquer.
- Des nombres minimaux s'appliquent. Il y a une possibilité d'annulation après confirmation s'il n'y a pas assez de passagers pour répondre aux exigences. Dans ce cas, une alternative ou un remboursement complet vous sera proposé.
- Fonctionne dans toutes les conditions météorologiques, veuillez vous habiller de manière appropriée.
- Traductions numériques en anglais, allemand, français, italien, portugais, espagnol, russe et mandarin disponibles sur demande.
- Veuillez arriver au moins 15 minutes avant l'heure de départ de votre visite.
- Si vous conduisez, nous vous recommandons de vous garer au parking à étages Old Town Rose Street, 24 Rose St, IV1 1NQ, idéalement situé à côté de notre point de départ.
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The guide Fiona was excellent.
Really great tour of the west coast. Fiona looked after us well and was full of information. Even with Scottish weather blocking some views, it was a great day, and Fiona looked for the opportunities for us, with some lovely extra stops.
We took the Applecross, Loch Carron & The Wild Highlands tour with Timberbush Tours and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland. Our guide, Martin—amazingly in only his fifth week as a guide—was absolutely outstanding. We had a very small group of just six guests, which made the day feel personal and relaxed. Throughout the entire 10-hour tour, Martin kept us entertained and informed with his upbeat commentary, stories, and knowledge of the area. As an Inverness native, his pride in Scotland was obvious and completely infectious. The scenery throughout the day was simply indescribable—every turn seemed more stunning than the last. I had been a little nervous beforehand about traveling the Bealach na Bà, but Martin immediately put me at ease. He was an exceptionally careful and focused driver—both hands on the wheel, calm and attentive the entire time—which allowed me to stop worrying and fully enjoy one of the most spectacular drives imaginable. One of my favorite moments came right at the beginning of the day when Martin took us to a waterfall that wasn’t even listed on the itinerary—one of his personal favorites—and we had the entire place to ourselves. Those unexpected touches made the experience feel extra special. Another highlight was our stop at the Walled Garden near Applecross. We enjoyed a scrumptious meal there and then had time to wander around the beautiful walled garden afterward—such a peaceful and memorable stop. Martin also timed restroom and snack breaks perfectly throughout the day, which made the long excursion very comfortable. This was one of those rare travel days that exceeds expectations and becomes a memory you know you’ll keep forever. Huge thanks to Martin and Timberbush Tours for an unforgettable experience. Great job, Martin!
On the Applecross trip with a friend on 9th June. Spectacular scenery. Our guide, Fiona, was knowledgeable and easy going which made our trip stress free. She was also very supportive to everyones needs and took photos for us. Ensured we had some reserved seats in a popular lunch venue. Also added in a couple of extras ie. Waterfall and ruined castle with lovely views down the glen. Well done Timberbush and Fiona.
Good evening, Thank you for your message. We are so pleased to hear that you had such a positive expereince with our driver Fiona. We will be sure to pass this onto her. We do hope to welcome you on tour again soon! Kind regards, Hannah
An amazing day with Fiona as driver/guide. It was everything I could have wanted and more. Fiona was very informative, helpful and a perfect guide on this trip.
Good evening, Thank you for your message. We are so pleased to hear that you had such a positive expereince with our driver Fiona. We will be sure to pass this onto him. We are glad to hear that you also enjoyed her friendly manner and way of storytelling and we hope this added to your overall experience We do hope to welcome you on tour again soon! Kind regards, Hannah
Exceptional, we saw the Highland like we couldn’t do on our own. Tour guide Ben is the Best. Relatable and knows everything and the some. Best views and a stag crossing the road on top of that.
We had a great time on our tour. We saw tons of stunning scenery and our tour guide Ben was extremely knowledgeable about the area and local history. I recommend this trip to anyone looking for an easy way to experience the Highlands.
Lind was amazing at explaining about the history of the jacobites and other stuff… really Loved her company , thanks for the trip…
Hi there, Thanks for the wonderful review! Linda really does know how to showcase some of the best stories about our vast Scottish history - and we hope you got to learn something new to take back with you! Kind regards, Fatima
I took this tour with Fiona. she was absolutely amazing. It is not an easy tour with all the driving on one lane mountain roads with large campers coming the other way and not following the rules for pulling aside, yet she was cheerful and a great driver and excellent tour guide. This is gorgeous country! Especially when you are at the top and then heading down to Applecross and you start to see the Islands including Skye. Wow - what a terrific scenic ride, one of the best in Scotland. Thank you Fiona - you were great!!!!
Hi, Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us such a kind review. We are so glad you had the chance to see some of the most beautiful scenery Scotland has to offer. We hope to welcome you back on tour one day soon! Kind regards, Sophie
This whole area was just stunning. We did a drive from Kishorn over the top to Applecross, enjoying amazing scenery. We then drove back along the coast, and again great scenery. The roads are all single track with passing places and not suitable for large motorhomes. It was fine when we did it, but I suspect in high summer you'll be hopping from passing place to passing place!
