Applecross Peninsula

LOCATED IN THE county of Wester Ross in Scotland, the Applecross Peninsula lies between the mainland mountain masses and the Isle of Skye. It is home to just a couple of hundred people and can be accessed by only two roads, making you feel that you are at the edge of the world. Drive into the peninsula via the Bealach na Bà road—it rises to a height of 626 metres from sea level in about six kilometres, making it the most spectacular pass in Scotland. In Applecross, admire the rocky shores, sandy beaches, sea caves, and sand dunes along the coastline. Buy locally smoked fish from the Applecross Smokehouse, and spend a few days in the family-run Applecross Inn, which offers comfortable rooms with sea views. Or sign up for sea kayaking, hill walking, or mountaineering with the local tour operator, Mountain & Sea Guides.