Brought back great memories - cycled it the wrong way round in the early 80s. In Applecross we were asked 'have you come over the hill' we had cycled there along the coast road, thought that was hilly enough, little did we know what was ahead! Quite like the music - well done
Thank you , my wife and I truly love Scotland, follow the coast the west coast up past Ullapool and you see some amazing places . Have a great trip xxx
Scotland is an amazing country, I wish that we lived closer. The west coast is amazing, my favourite part so far is Sutherland. I love Kylesku especially
Loved the music. Great songs, good voice, nice playing and arrangements. Enjoyed the guitar parts. Drove the NC500 last September starting with this pass. It was equal parts stunning and scary. This video brings back a lot of memories, thanks!
I totally agree with you especially when you have a large vehicle coming the other way and yo don’t see then until they round the corner! The Dunbeg loop is also worth seeing too. We love Scotland
Definitely NO boring bits - it’s Scotland, after all! - but there are certainly some sections even more spectacular than others. Since we discovered this drive it’s been top of our “Must Do” list each time we’ve had the pleasure of visiting Scotland. Which won’t be for quite a while now, if ever again.....😢 😭 So thank you for this journey, as it’s been greatly appreciated from the other side of the world. Wishing you good health & safe travels! From Heather, South Australia.
@@johnrlhunter that would be great, as it’s another favourite area. In 2018 we stayed at Melvaig, out of Gairloch, for a week and drove to Torridon, where we had most delicious flapjacks from the local market. They were on par with the stunning scenery!
@@johnrlhunterLochcarron sounds beautiful. In your travels, have you come across the lookout at Kinlochewe? Scotland sure isn’t short of stunning views. If we ever visit again, we’d love to stay in Gairloch, overlooking the bay, or somewhere between there and Applecross. Do you live in Scotland? If so, the words “lucky sod” come to mind, though I don’t envy you your winters, nor the struggles with Covid-19.
@@heatherjay8802 It is I have put some pictures up on my website www.johnrlhunter.co.uk We drove through Kinlochewe, but we didn't see that lookout, we are going back later this year, staying back in Lochcarron and the plan is to go to Gairloch. You are lucky to be in Australia, my early childhood was spent in Auckland, which was idillic. I spent some time in Australia, backpacking. Lovely people, open hearts and minds although I never got a chance to go further south than Sydney I came back with a lot of happy memories.The best part of living in the UK is that we could prior to COVID pop over Italy, Greece etc. Not so easy for you guys, but then you have Tahiti, Fiji and New Zealand, so swings and roundabouts. When we were staying in Lochcarron we came across the Lochcarron weavers shop and they are even online :) Stay safe
I have been across the pass several times, you have filmed it very well. The music goes well with the film. You have brought back some lovely memories. Applecross is a beautiful place, Thank You.
Thanks Maria. I think before all the cars arrived it must have been an amazing journey, although getting supplies, especially through the winter must have been a killer
Scotland is truly magical place, we have just returned from visiting Sutherland. I wish that we lived closer, or even in Scotland. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment
Remember doing this stunning road back in 1980’s in an old 240 Volvo with 200.000 plus miles on clock loved the trip came up from Sussex and went right round Scottish coast 3,ooo mile in all with a few deviations to visit places we wanted to go. Wonder how the ev brigade would fair doing that,think a bit of mileage anxiety would set in. We took the scenic minor roads most often and fuel stations weren’t exactly frequent let alone looking for a charging point
We love that part of Scotland but now have found a new place we love even more. Unfortunately, driving up from Wiltshire is a long journey especially as the M5/M6 always to have roadworks 😢 if you get a chance you should really check Sutherland out. Thanks for leaving a comment 👍
That was very enjoyable. For the first time in forty years I have no car. I miss driving and the scenery reminds me of parts of New England that Scotland collided with eons again. Alas there are no oceans on my routes. I enjoyed the music, too, the sort that I would play while traveling.
Thanks Debra, I am glad that you like it. There is more to come, I am just trying to finish off the music to go with it. My wife and I are returning to Scotland shortly, but I would love to visit New England from what I have seen in movies it is a very pretty place.
Lovely video, heart in mouth moments. When we did that road there were not too many other cars so we were lucky, weather was great for us too, bliss. Love your voice and music too. Pity though that the drive has been "discovered!", lol, possibly more to do with the pandemic than anything.
Thanks Barbara, we were very lucky with the weather. I am very glad that we traveled on that road so early as when we continued on to Sheildaig the traffic was increasing with even more motorhomes
I travelled this road in the 1960's when there was a sign at the start warning this wasn't a road to be attempted by learner drivers or people of a nervous disposition.
Travelling that road with my wife, I was tempted to leave some of her comments in as it left me in stitches, but that would have been cruel🤣 Anyway it’s not the road but the people coming the other way that had me worried and we had such a lovely day for it.
What a nice drive! Totally enjoyed it! I'm used to seeing the drive in the 'other' direction...this is quite nice going the 'other' way...I really enjoyed the music!!! ---- I was absorbed in the moment....thank you!
Yes I can imagine that the views are even better going the other way. One thing that impressed me was the stamina of the cyclists going up that pass. I wonder if they had any breaks left when they came down the otherwise.
Having done many similar drives in the area (but not Applecross..yet) I love experiencing the transition from dropping into and below the tree line, green fields. Looks like white-van man knows the road well, if it was the same van that passed you in a hurry, in the first minute.
Have to Disagree with you. There is no boring bit at all. I watched every second of your video. Keep it up. Love it. Hope we can do it after the pandemic (26th Dec 2021 now, Merry Xmas 🎄).
I think that you possibly would have had the best view, if not for the fog as I think that the south side has a spectacular view. I am working on finishing the second part of that journey from Applecross to Torridon. That journey took what seemed forever, but we did get to see what my wife calls the wee beasties, Highland cows to the rest of us :) Glad that you liked it.
I've been on the Apple cross pass twice fantastic got some fantastic photo's I really recommend to do this drive . Before you do the drive have a meal at the Apple Cross Inn meals are fantastic .
Thanks Peter, I am glad you like it. It is nice to get feedback on the songs rather than just the videos although I am trying to chose songs that will go with the beautiful scenery. Hopefully you will like the next video that I am working on. Applecross to Torridon.
What time of year was the drive? I'm planning a road trip, and Applecross is on the list. Nice music in the background. Not what I typically listen to, but I'll go looking for more.
Thanks Warren, it was September 18th, at 9 in the morning. I watched a guy do it on a good day in March, going the opposite direction. I’m glad that you thought the music was nice. It’s what I listened to on my journey up and therefore was part of the journey. It’s my music, so no copyright issues. Many thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. A happy new year to you and your family
Thanks Maureen, we have just returned from a holiday in Sutherland, I hope to put that up soon because I felt despite the weather not being as good, we were even more blown away by the beauty of Scotland
Do some browsers not have mute/volume control buttons on youtube videos? If you don't like the music just mute it and appreciate the video. Thanks for sharing the lovely trip and I have to say the rather nice music.
Thanks Dave, I often turn music down on TH-cam videos. Music is a personal choice, and people can always turn my music down if they don’t like it. I am hoping to share our trip to Sutherland as that was also an amazing experience
We did this journey in May and constantly had four seasons in one day. The dramatic weather matched the epic scenery. I’m not sure a 4x4 towing a large caravan as shown on the video is at all suitable for the pass. How they managed to maneuver the tight hair pin bends would have been crazy!!
I agree. Anyone who does tow a caravan along that road would have to be an excellent driver, but if you get two people pulling caravans coming the opposite way, It will not be good. I can't imagine trying to reverse a caravan back to little passing point that may already be full .
@@johnrlhunter we also came across “monster” size motor homes causing traffic chaos. Why would you want to take one of those up a narrow bendy pass with two way traffic flows and small passing places ???!!
@@hpman911 Because they see it as a challenge? Or maybe it is because they are travelling the NC500 and it is part of that route? Anyway despite the logic of it all the people who do it regardless of the mode of transport get to see an amazing view.
@@johnrlhunter ok John I hear what you are saying but I’m only referring to the very largest motor homes. For the common good of the majority of visitors perhaps there should be a size/ weight limit on this narrow pass well sign posted on the road(s) leading up to it .
@@johnrlhunter not a very credible source. It’s sad to see local place names, that have been in use for centuries and reflect the cultural heritage of a place, get renamed by tourists and bloggers. Don’t take that personally. It’s meant as a general observation. Nice video.
@@thisiswhyyi no offence taken. I named the video as this because I didn’t know any better, this is what other people called it, so I did the same . I was corrected early on and I updated the description so that it was included.
Hi Gwendolyn, I was driving a Skoda Karoq. People as you can see do take these on the road, but those bends are quite tight and you may need to reverse. I was driving along that stretch mid week outside of school holidays at just gone 9 in the morning and you can see how busy it was. Watch my second video which covers the second half of the journey as it shows how the traffic was building. Although in April it may not be so bad, as long as the weather stays good for you. It is a beautiful area and well worth the visit. It took us 40 minutes to get across the pass. Which way will you be approaching?
We arrived very early on the morning, afraid the Inn was not opening till midday , we do plan to go back at some point as lots of people have told us how good the food is and the welcome . X
Hoping to hop over to Scotland and do a bit of driving in the coming weeks before it gets too busy. Anyone recommend the best drives? I won't have the time to go to the very north. I'm a keen photographer. I'm into snow capped peaks and lakes.
I love Sutherland, the west coast has so many amazing views, but too far north. Put it this way we are coming from Salisbury and feel that it’s worth the extra miles. Hopefully I won’t change my mind 😁
It is although, we drove it in a loop rather than to Applecross and back. Sutherland is now my favourite part of Scotland but then again Scotland is a very beautiful country
I would agree, some of those roads are too small for the amount of traffic, but then again I don’t live in Scotland so I am also a tourist 😂 a happy new year to you and your family
Great video.... thanks. When I see it, I wunder why you stop for uncomming trafic, when you are driving up hill. I was tolled that going down stops for trafic. Maybe its me who is wrong. thanks
Whoever was closer to a pull in seemed sensible. No one wants to have to reverse back. I am glad that liked it and yes you are correct that I had the priority, but chose to do what I felt was courteous.
@@hfranke07 I am glad that you like it. I am off to Sutherland in a couple of months time, but this time I am taking a drone. Hopefully the weather is good
before they made that road into kishorn i had to take huge concrete sections up to the otherside of applecross where they had constructed a pier the pipes were offloade there onto a big barge and that was with an articulated lorry 1970 the police closed the road for me everytime i made the journey untill they constructed the access road to the yard
Thanks 🤣 I may just do that, I have just uploaded a journey from St Fillans to Ullapool, it was a long journey and we didn’t manage to capture everything but the final bit had some lovely views
@@johnrlhunter Great, look forward to that, did Applecross with panniers ten years ago, one of my most memorable rides ever. Will have a look at your Ullapool one too.
What is missing from one of the trips I made over the pass is a nuclear sub with its missile ports open and a destroyer at the north end of the bay. Also once met a 4 axle fuel tanker on the top of the pass on the same bend as the car you met. Luck I was on a motorcycle as the tanker used all the road except the 'inside line'.
Thanks James, I am glad that you like the songs. My music is available on Amazon, ITUNES etc. music.apple.com/gb/album/sarah-single/1531451720. Not all of the songs are available to buy yet, but I am working on it 😁
@@johnrlhunter Hi John, Thank you so much, your music has blown my mind, I love it. Thank you again. Is it available to buy on CD 💿 old fashioned I know but thought I’d ask.
It seams a little crazy, I couldn't believe it when I saw the guy towing the caravan. I was glad that I had passed the hairpin bends. You only need a couple of those coming down the pass to cause real havoc. Some people take this road thinking only of themselves and without a thought for others who are coming the opposite way
Aye, and no caravans as the sign at the bottom says (if it hasn't been littered by stickers from the tick box types) and definitely no large motorhomes getting stuck and having to unhitch the car they were towing.
@@jennyreddaway2666 You are so right, yet here on TH-cam, there are videos of people doing just that.Did you see that guy towing a caravan on the video?
I cannot believe how lucky we were with the weather. Although we were helped by the fact that we set off at 9 am. This year we travelled up to Sutherland. This is a majestic place that everyone should visit, or maybe not. The roads are not built for it, never mind trying to find somewhere to eat. I love only 3 places in the world, Scotland, New Zealand and Rome. Scotland is the closest for me.
Just finished doing the NC500 , i went the beginning of May, went anti-clockwise weather was lovely sunny every day but a bit windy, views stunning , when you do the B869 & the Applecross try and do them in the morning, less fools on the road. Enjoy i know you will.
For me it doesn't matter what time of year the landscape changes with the weather, if the weather is good you will see more, it may be more pleasant, but the weather is very much a personality in Scotland, adding the drama to those fabulous landscapes.
Enjoyed the video but what the hell happened at 9:04? I wanted to remember that moment when we first crested the rise and saw the spectacular view of the pass - but all you have is a bloody still! Disappointed.
We stopped to take the photo of the pass, which we thought looked amazing. It was a view that the dash cam wouldn't get unless we were travelling the opposite way. As you can see we pulled in to take the shot.
Afraid that is my fault, although John is correct the dash cam can only take what is in front of it ! We stopped several times as I was almost leaping out of our sunroof to get photographs! I love good photographs that I can then get onto the walls of our home and remind me of our adventures. Sorry you were disappointed x
Probably cost. More investment in upgrading the roads around Scotland would be a nice idea but places of natural beauty could be destroyed by too much traffic
@@Kiltking maybe, but if there are any improvements to the roads that are needed, then I think that it is on the second part of my journey, which I haven't put up yet. From Applecross to Shieldaig as it was the slowest road. The Applecross pass in comparison is such a short journey.
@@johnrlhunter I understand the Beauty of it al of course but I think we can move away from 15 century army rds. No wonder it cost people an extra £15 deliveries charges. Why not build a hotels on one these beautiful views like in Switzerland.?
Balach na Ba is an old and venerable name, I've never heard it called anything else, balach, like welsh Bwlch, pass, as you're no doubt aware. Applecross from a British Aber and cross like Welsh croes. Ignorance is a sin...
@@thisiswhyyi Sorry for the anglicised old fashioned spelling, haven't been up there since the 80s. What I was actually thinking was Bwlch na Biw, Abercroesan. Maelrubha was a Pict. From Ulaid, Gwlad, the country.
It's a pity that the road is in such a bad state of repair. With all the tourist money this area generates, you would have thought a dual road with more parking areas would be built.
It is understandable when you think about all the extra traffic that is generated because of it. It is an amazing drive but too busy for the size of the road.
A remember talking about this route shortly before getting married with the minister who officiated at my wedding and him telling me how he would like to retire to Applecross. Sadly that was not to be - but I suppose he found himself in what is perhaps the only place that is preferable.
Sorry, but it is not Applecross Pass. Please don't insult this fantastic area with an Anglicised name through laziness. Call it by it's proper name; Bealach na Ba.
नंद किशोर बैरागी कोटा राजस्थान, भारत से।😀🙏👍 साईकिल चलाएं पसीना बहाएं कोरोनावायरस छु भी नहीं सकता आपको। नंगी धरती करे पुकार वृक्ष लगाकर करो श्रंगार।🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🌦️🚣⛷️🪂🧗🏇🏃🤸👌🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚵🌳⛅🌥️👏
If the songs you’re playing aren’t appreciated then you lost ten million viewers but if you just played proven classic music I wonder how many more viewers you’d get? Unless of course the purpose of this beautiful scenery is to SELL YOUR SONGS ?
I have released very few of my songs as they take me so long to finish, but as I am sharing my journey across the Applecross Pass, it seems fitting that I include the music that I played on my journey. If people don't like my music that's cool, we all don't like the same kind of music and whatever the music that is selected there is always going to be someone who doesn't like the music.
I thoroughly enjoyed the music. Very fitting for the journey. Hoping to do the Applecross Pass next year. Do you have to go back the way you came, or can you keep going south along the coastal road after Applecross to get back around to Skye? Thanks for sharing your video! Was great!!
@@karenc.4330 I have a second part to this journey that goes from Applecross to Shieldiag, It is a beautiful winding coastal road, I am just waiting on finishing the songs to go with this journey. I really appreciate your feedback, thank you.
I like this song very much
It was one of my first 😊
I watch this almost everyday. Its the music combo for me. The last song especially.."coming home",speaks to my soul in a deeper kinda way.🫂💛
Thank you, that is so nice of you to let me know 👍 You have made my day 😁
You are welcome.
Not also known as … It IS the Bealach Na Bà (The Pass of The Cattle)!
I could listen to the music for ages really like it. All like the scenery your sharing with us thank you.
Thanks Karen, I am glad that you like it 😁
Brought back great memories - cycled it the wrong way round in the early 80s. In Applecross we were asked 'have you come over the hill' we had cycled there along the coast road, thought that was hilly enough, little did we know what was ahead! Quite like the music - well done
I have the greatest respect for those who can cycle through that terrain 👍
Did this in 1976 (drought summer). Camping. Went over to Skye. Glorious!
What a lovely, relaxing video. Amazing scenery, but above all, I love the original music. What talent!
Thanks Cathy 😁I just got told off because I don’t keep a close eye on my channel. It is difficult when a certain person keeps me so busy 🤣
A journey I've always wanted to do so thank you. Loved the music as well.
Thanks Caroline, we went to Sutherland last year and the views were arguably equally spectacular. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment 😊
This is crazy awesome.
Thanks Janice
I’ve been there, it’s a very beautiful part of the World
It really is, although I like Sutherland best at the moment
Well… I really like the music, & will be heading across to your website to hear more! Lovely video & music!! Thank you!
Thank you, it means a lot when someone takes the time to leave a comment
We did this twice this week, we also took the alternative route and filmed that for an upcoming video, as it would seem no one else has...
Hello, what a beautiful video. We will do this journey in May. Schotland is so beautiful. Greetings from the four of Belgium.💋
Thank you , my wife and I truly love Scotland, follow the coast the west coast up past Ullapool and you see some amazing places . Have a great trip xxx
Scotland is an amazing country, I wish that we lived closer. The west coast is amazing, my favourite part so far is Sutherland. I love Kylesku especially
Are you restricted to 90 Days too ...?
Loved the music. Great songs, good voice, nice playing and arrangements. Enjoyed the guitar parts. Drove the NC500 last September starting with this pass. It was equal parts stunning and scary. This video brings back a lot of memories, thanks!
I totally agree with you especially when you have a large vehicle coming the other way and yo don’t see then until they round the corner! The Dunbeg loop is also worth seeing too. We love Scotland
Great video and music. I'm about to hit this road this Easter solo on my cbr500ra. Staying over one night so il be going both ways.
It is a lovely place, we are off back to Sutherland in June, have you been there? We so love it. The roads are more designed for bikes than caravans 😁
Definitely NO boring bits - it’s Scotland, after all! - but there are certainly some sections even more spectacular than others.
Since we discovered this drive it’s been top of our “Must Do” list each time we’ve had the pleasure of visiting Scotland. Which won’t be for quite a while now, if ever again.....😢 😭
So thank you for this journey, as it’s been greatly appreciated from the other side of the world.
Wishing you good health & safe travels! From Heather, South Australia.
Thanks Heather, I must get around to putting up the second half of the journey which took us from Applecross to Torridon
@@johnrlhunter that would be great, as it’s another favourite area.
In 2018 we stayed at Melvaig, out of Gairloch, for a week and drove to Torridon, where we had most delicious flapjacks from the local market.
They were on par with the stunning scenery!
@@heatherjay8802 We stayed in Lochcarron and woke up to stunning views
@@johnrlhunterLochcarron sounds beautiful.
In your travels, have you come across the lookout at Kinlochewe? Scotland sure isn’t short of stunning views.
If we ever visit again, we’d love to stay in Gairloch, overlooking the bay, or somewhere between there and Applecross.
Do you live in Scotland? If so, the words “lucky sod” come to mind, though I don’t envy you your winters, nor the struggles with Covid-19.
@@heatherjay8802 It is I have put some pictures up on my website www.johnrlhunter.co.uk We drove through Kinlochewe, but we didn't see that lookout, we are going back later this year, staying back in Lochcarron and the plan is to go to Gairloch. You are lucky to be in Australia, my early childhood was spent in Auckland, which was idillic. I spent some time in Australia, backpacking. Lovely people, open hearts and minds although I never got a chance to go further south than Sydney I came back with a lot of happy memories.The best part of living in the UK is that we could prior to COVID pop over Italy, Greece etc. Not so easy for you guys, but then you have Tahiti, Fiji and New Zealand, so swings and roundabouts. When we were staying in Lochcarron we came across the Lochcarron weavers shop and they are even online :) Stay safe
I have been across the pass several times, you have filmed it very well. The music goes well with the film. You have brought back some lovely memories. Applecross is a beautiful place, Thank You.
Thanks Andy, I hope that you will watch out for the Sutherland trip
Thank you so much for taking your time and effort and to post. Calming and beautiful!
Thanks Maria. I think before all the cars arrived it must have been an amazing journey, although getting supplies, especially through the winter must have been a killer
Remember to give way to the beer lorry delivering to the Applecross Inn.
Good advice 😅
Love the road and love this video. It should be must see for all new in the area drivers to see how to behave.
Thank you Milena, we do love Scotland
Thanks for posting stunning views applecross is where my mum's family belonged the Macbeth's of tor Garve above Milltown loch cheers Don 😀
Scotland is truly magical place, we have just returned from visiting Sutherland. I wish that we lived closer, or even in Scotland. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment
@@johnrlhunter your very welcome cheers Don 😀
Remember doing this stunning road back in 1980’s in an old 240 Volvo with 200.000 plus miles on clock loved the trip came up from Sussex and went right round Scottish coast 3,ooo mile in all with a few deviations to visit places we wanted to go. Wonder how the ev brigade would fair doing that,think a bit of mileage anxiety would set in. We took the scenic minor roads most often and fuel stations weren’t exactly frequent let alone looking for a charging point
We love that part of Scotland but now have found a new place we love even more. Unfortunately, driving up from Wiltshire is a long journey especially as the M5/M6 always to have roadworks 😢 if you get a chance you should really check Sutherland out. Thanks for leaving a comment 👍
Cycled up it a few times now, one of my favourite places to go. Depending on the weather it can be a different monster every time.❤️
wow, that is a real challenge
That was very enjoyable. For the first time in forty years I have no car. I miss driving and the scenery reminds me of parts of New England that Scotland collided with eons again. Alas there are no oceans on my routes. I enjoyed the music, too, the sort that I would play while traveling.
Thanks Debra, I am glad that you like it. There is more to come, I am just trying to finish off the music to go with it. My wife and I are returning to Scotland shortly, but I would love to visit New England from what I have seen in movies it is a very pretty place.
Lovely video, heart in mouth moments. When we did that road there were not too many other cars so we were lucky, weather was great for us too, bliss. Love your voice and music too. Pity though that the drive has been "discovered!", lol, possibly more to do with the pandemic than anything.
Thanks Barbara, we were very lucky with the weather. I am very glad that we traveled on that road so early as when we continued on to Sheildaig the traffic was increasing with even more motorhomes
I travelled this road in the 1960's when there was a sign at the start warning this wasn't a road to be attempted by learner drivers or people of a nervous disposition.
Travelling that road with my wife, I was tempted to leave some of her comments in as it left me in stitches, but that would have been cruel🤣 Anyway it’s not the road but the people coming the other way that had me worried and we had such a lovely day for it.
Great music !
Thanks Andrew, I am glad that you like it
A very nice ride, beautiful road, cool music 👌😊
Cheers, glad that you liked it
What a nice drive! Totally enjoyed it! I'm used to seeing the drive in the 'other' direction...this is quite nice going the 'other' way...I really enjoyed the music!!! ---- I was absorbed in the moment....thank you!
Yes I can imagine that the views are even better going the other way. One thing that impressed me was the stamina of the cyclists going up that pass. I wonder if they had any breaks left when they came down the otherwise.
Having done many similar drives in the area (but not Applecross..yet) I love experiencing the transition from dropping into and below the tree line, green fields.
Looks like white-van man knows the road well, if it was the same van that passed you in a hurry, in the first minute.
A happy new year to you. We love Scotland. The Dunbeg loop, probably not called that, but that’s what we called it. 😊
Have to Disagree with you. There is no boring bit at all. I watched every second of your video. Keep it up. Love it. Hope we can do it after the pandemic (26th Dec 2021 now, Merry Xmas 🎄).
Sorry that I didn’t properly respond, I hope that you got to Scotland
I've done the Bealach na Ba a few times. It's less fun now there are crash barriers to stop you plunging to your death!
Great to see the drive in the "opposite" direction. We did it the other way in the morning fog one October. Good stuff!
I think that you possibly would have had the best view, if not for the fog as I think that the south side has a spectacular view. I am working on finishing the second part of that journey from Applecross to Torridon. That journey took what seemed forever, but we did get to see what my wife calls the wee beasties, Highland cows to the rest of us :) Glad that you liked it.
Quality video speeded up was super helpful thx 🙏
It is a lovely journey. I will be putting other journeys which are cut rather than speeded up. I am glad you like it and left a comment. Cheers
I've been on the Apple cross pass twice fantastic got some fantastic photo's I really recommend to do this drive . Before you do the drive have a meal at the Apple Cross Inn meals are fantastic .
Thank you, fantastic advice
Rather difficult to have a meal at the destination before you start the drive.
@@alanpattinson6211 there is 2 ways to do the pass we have done it both ways . Found going to the little village first was better .🙏
damn, that last song, "coming home" really got to me, what a great song with a magical video, Well done.
Thanks Peter, I am glad you like it. It is nice to get feedback on the songs rather than just the videos although I am trying to chose songs that will go with the beautiful scenery. Hopefully you will like the next video that I am working on. Applecross to Torridon.
Really enjoyed the video the music was very good also.
What time of year was the drive? I'm planning a road trip, and Applecross is on the list. Nice music in the background. Not what I typically listen to, but I'll go looking for more.
Thanks Warren, it was September 18th, at 9 in the morning. I watched a guy do it on a good day in March, going the opposite direction. I’m glad that you thought the music was nice. It’s what I listened to on my journey up and therefore was part of the journey. It’s my music, so no copyright issues. Many thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. A happy new year to you and your family
Wonderful.
Thanks Maureen, we have just returned from a holiday in Sutherland, I hope to put that up soon because I felt despite the weather not being as good, we were even more blown away by the beauty of Scotland
For good geological reasons, minus roads and cars it reminds me of the Torngat Mountain range in northern Labrador, Canada.
Do some browsers not have mute/volume control buttons on youtube videos? If you don't like the music just mute it and appreciate the video. Thanks for sharing the lovely trip and I have to say the rather nice music.
Thanks Dave, I often turn music down on TH-cam videos. Music is a personal choice, and people can always turn my music down if they don’t like it. I am hoping to share our trip to Sutherland as that was also an amazing experience
We did this journey in May and constantly had four seasons in one day. The dramatic weather matched the epic scenery. I’m not sure a 4x4 towing a large caravan as shown on the video is at all suitable for the pass. How they managed to maneuver the tight hair pin bends would have been crazy!!
I agree. Anyone who does tow a caravan along that road would have to be an excellent driver, but if you get two people pulling caravans coming the opposite way, It will not be good. I can't imagine trying to reverse a caravan back to little passing point that may already be full .
@@johnrlhunter Caravans should be banned on the pass, simples!!
@@johnrlhunter we also came across “monster” size motor homes causing traffic chaos. Why would you want to take one of those up a narrow bendy pass with two way traffic flows and small passing places ???!!
@@hpman911 Because they see it as a challenge? Or maybe it is because they are travelling the NC500 and it is part of that route? Anyway despite the logic of it all the people who do it regardless of the mode of transport get to see an amazing view.
@@johnrlhunter ok John I hear what you are saying but I’m only referring to the very largest motor homes. For the common good of the majority of visitors perhaps there should be a size/ weight limit on this narrow pass well sign posted on the road(s) leading up to it .
‘Bealach na Bà’ is the name of this route! Where does ‘Applecross pass’ come from? Never heard it called that.
www.atlasobscura.com/places/applecross-pass
@@johnrlhunter not a very credible source. It’s sad to see local place names, that have been in use for centuries and reflect the cultural heritage of a place, get renamed by tourists and bloggers. Don’t take that personally. It’s meant as a general observation. Nice video.
@@thisiswhyyi no offence taken. I named the video as this because I didn’t know any better, this is what other people called it, so I did the same . I was corrected early on and I updated the description so that it was included.
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Scotland is an amazing location
@@johnrlhunter 🤟 safe and healthy 🤗🎁 🎶th-cam.com/video/oFNvrZSd4kQ/w-d-xo.html
Car or motorcycle we did it may 2014 on our Honda saw only 5 vehicles it’s great
Wow what time of year
Enjoyed the music as well as the drive! We will be doing it in April 2022.can I ask what you were driving? We will be taking a small motor home.
Hi Gwendolyn, I was driving a Skoda Karoq. People as you can see do take these on the road, but those bends are quite tight and you may need to reverse. I was driving along that stretch mid week outside of school holidays at just gone 9 in the morning and you can see how busy it was. Watch my second video which covers the second half of the journey as it shows how the traffic was building. Although in April it may not be so bad, as long as the weather stays good for you. It is a beautiful area and well worth the visit. It took us 40 minutes to get across the pass. Which way will you be approaching?
Where is the Applecross Inn - where a warm welcome greets you no matter what the weather.
It’s in the village of Applecross
We arrived very early on the morning, afraid the Inn was not opening till midday , we do plan to go back at some point as lots of people have told us how good the food is and the welcome . X
Hoping to hop over to Scotland and do a bit of driving in the coming weeks before it gets too busy. Anyone recommend the best drives? I won't have the time to go to the very north. I'm a keen photographer. I'm into snow capped peaks and lakes.
I love Sutherland, the west coast has so many amazing views, but too far north. Put it this way we are coming from Salisbury and feel that it’s worth the extra miles. Hopefully I won’t change my mind 😁
Is it worth the drive? I’m staying in Glencoe for a few days.
It is although, we drove it in a loop rather than to Applecross and back. Sutherland is now my favourite part of Scotland but then again Scotland is a very beautiful country
Better in the winter when the toorists have gone 😎
I would agree, some of those roads are too small for the amount of traffic, but then again I don’t live in Scotland so I am also a tourist 😂 a happy new year to you and your family
Great video.... thanks. When I see it, I wunder why you stop for uncomming trafic, when you are driving up hill. I was tolled that going down stops for trafic. Maybe its me who is wrong. thanks
Whoever was closer to a pull in seemed sensible. No one wants to have to reverse back. I am glad that liked it and yes you are correct that I had the priority, but chose to do what I felt was courteous.
@@johnrlhunter Your answer made me come to the video again,- and I saw it once more,- great video. Made me happy.
@@hfranke07 I am glad that you like it. I am off to Sutherland in a couple of months time, but this time I am taking a drone. Hopefully the weather is good
before they made that road into kishorn i had to take huge concrete sections up to the otherside of applecross where they had constructed a pier the pipes were offloade there onto a big barge and that was with an articulated lorry 1970 the police closed the road for me everytime i made the journey untill they constructed the access road to the yard
Brilliant insight, my brother-in-law told me that he was offered fencing work at time. Thanks for sharing
500 years ago, you wouldn't have been able to see 50 feet for all the trees...
I drove over this pass in 1979 and I didn't see one other vehicle the whole drive.
It must have been marvellous
No need, a version unspeeded would be even better - that way, more of your songs and more Applecross!
Thanks 🤣 I may just do that, I have just uploaded a journey from St Fillans to Ullapool, it was a long journey and we didn’t manage to capture everything but the final bit had some lovely views
@@johnrlhunter Great, look forward to that, did Applecross with panniers ten years ago, one of my most memorable rides ever. Will have a look at your Ullapool one too.
Would love to see the video of your drive down into Loch Torridon - one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Working on it
Done
@@johnrlhunter Awesome :-)
What is missing from one of the trips I made over the pass is a nuclear sub with its missile ports open and a destroyer at the north end of the bay. Also once met a 4 axle fuel tanker on the top of the pass on the same bend as the car you met. Luck I was on a motorcycle as the tanker used all the road except the 'inside line'.
What the… lucky no one with a caravan was coming the other way 🤣
Hi, I just subscribed. Really enjoyed your video. Just wondering how I find the / your music is it a available to buy somewhere ? Thanks
Thanks James, I am glad that you like the songs. My music is available on Amazon, ITUNES etc. music.apple.com/gb/album/sarah-single/1531451720. Not all of the songs are available to buy yet, but I am working on it 😁
@@johnrlhunter Hi John, Thank you so much, your music has blown my mind, I love it. Thank you again. Is it available to buy on CD 💿 old fashioned I know but thought I’d ask.
@@jameshedges5680 unfortunately not. The cost of manufacturing is prohibitive. Sorry
@@johnrlhunter Ok no worries thanks for getting back to me.
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Sorry I don't understand?
When I used to drive this route you would only pass one or two cars the whole journey. No motorcycles or camper vans .
It seams a little crazy, I couldn't believe it when I saw the guy towing the caravan. I was glad that I had passed the hairpin bends. You only need a couple of those coming down the pass to cause real havoc. Some people take this road thinking only of themselves and without a thought for others who are coming the opposite way
Aye, and no caravans as the sign at the bottom says (if it hasn't been littered by stickers from the tick box types) and definitely no large motorhomes getting stuck and having to unhitch the car they were towing.
@@jennyreddaway2666 You are so right, yet here on TH-cam, there are videos of people doing just that.Did you see that guy towing a caravan on the video?
I wish the roads weren't so narrow.
Me too but it does add to the charm, that is when you don't have something big coming the other way.
which cities this road connecting ? thanks
Hi, there are no cities close to that part of Scotland, the closest landmark is the Isle of Skye
Fear Response project: Driving the Applecross Pass in an AMG A 45 s at breakneck speed !!
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I’m not sure all that single track road you have adds to the charm any, but it certainly forces the driver to pay attention!
Applecross Pass for me is a one time journey, we were lucky with the weather, but Scotland is such a wonderful place
The video ain´t real: no rain, non fog, no freezing temperatures and only few motorhomes
I cannot believe how lucky we were with the weather. Although we were helped by the fact that we set off at 9 am. This year we travelled up to Sutherland. This is a majestic place that everyone should visit, or maybe not. The roads are not built for it, never mind trying to find somewhere to eat. I love only 3 places in the world, Scotland, New Zealand and Rome. Scotland is the closest for me.
Actually there are no boring parts, but I get your meaning!
@Elroy Keaffaber Who gives a shit?
I agree with you , no boring bits at all, just incredible scenery
None of us - especially about you.
What's the best time of year to ride the NC500
May definitely, less traffic, no midges.
@@anthonyfernwood8093 thanks for the info
Just finished doing the NC500 , i went the beginning of May, went anti-clockwise weather was lovely sunny every day but a bit windy, views stunning , when you do the B869 & the Applecross try and do them in the morning, less fools on the road. Enjoy i know you will.
Summer best day o the year
For me it doesn't matter what time of year the landscape changes with the weather, if the weather is good you will see more, it may be more pleasant, but the weather is very much a personality in Scotland, adding the drama to those fabulous landscapes.
Boring parts? There are no boring parts.
So true, but some people just want to have the highlights
Where in Scotland is Applecross Pass?
Closest landmark is Isle of Skye
This is the Bealach na Ba. You went on a glorious day.
@@shieldaigbencher We were very lucky
Enjoyed the video but what the hell happened at 9:04? I wanted to remember that moment when we first crested the rise and saw the spectacular view of the pass - but all you have is a bloody still! Disappointed.
We stopped to take the photo of the pass, which we thought looked amazing. It was a view that the dash cam wouldn't get unless we were travelling the opposite way. As you can see we pulled in to take the shot.
Afraid that is my fault, although John is correct the dash cam can only take what is in front of it ! We stopped several times as I was almost leaping out of our sunroof to get photographs! I love good photographs that I can then get onto the walls of our home and remind me of our adventures. Sorry you were disappointed x
@@cookingwithsusie Thanks for the quick replies. It was just a big anti-climax.
@@salsabil44 we must make sure that does not happen on our next adventure which we start on the 13th of this month xx
@@salsabil44 you do realise that we only paused to take in the view and then we continued?
What’s the problem making this a 2way rd. it’s not like we’re short of space
Hello.!!
Bloody madness.!
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Probably cost. More investment in upgrading the roads around Scotland would be a nice idea but places of natural beauty could be destroyed by too much traffic
@@johnrlhunter no.
That’s an old way of thinking.
They are going to come anyways so why not build it.
It’s called progress.
@@Kiltking maybe, but if there are any improvements to the roads that are needed, then I think that it is on the second part of my journey, which I haven't put up yet. From Applecross to Shieldaig as it was the slowest road. The Applecross pass in comparison is such a short journey.
@@johnrlhunter I understand the Beauty of it al of course but I think we can move away from 15 century army rds. No wonder it cost people an extra £15 deliveries charges. Why not build a hotels on one these beautiful views like in Switzerland.?
@@Kiltking That is an interesting thought, I wonder how the locals would view this?
The music complements the scenery. You must upload “Lost in the night” to iTunes etc. And let’s have the rest of the trip to Torridon!
Thanks Niel, I will work on getting it done :)
had an REM feel to it.
Balach na ba please
Are you requesting that I rename the video?
Balach na Ba is an old and venerable name, I've never heard it called anything else, balach, like welsh Bwlch, pass, as you're no doubt aware. Applecross from a British Aber and cross like Welsh croes. Ignorance is a sin...
You mean ‘Bealach na Bà’?
@@thisiswhyyi Sorry for the anglicised old fashioned spelling, haven't been up there since the 80s. What I was actually thinking was Bwlch na Biw, Abercroesan. Maelrubha was a Pict. From Ulaid, Gwlad, the country.
@@davewatson309 I’m just being pedantic ;) now Bwlch na Biw sounds interesting!
It's a pity that the road is in such a bad state of repair. With all the tourist money this area generates, you would have thought a dual road with more parking areas would be built.
The English road seem to be worse, especially here in Wiltshire. Thanks for leaving a comment 👍
I was reading, that Applecross want's to be taken off the NC500!!
It is understandable when you think about all the extra traffic that is generated because of it. It is an amazing drive but too busy for the size of the road.
@@johnrlhunter aye, I live at start/finish of NC500 and some of the vehicles are totally unsuitable, surely a wee bit of research wouldn't go amiss ?
@@alistairewen9558 I agree, but some people just see it as a challenge
@@johnrlhunter it'll never happen but, the best way to see scotland, is on foot !!!
@@alistairewen9558 my wife would agree and we are planning on some little walks next month
A remember talking about this route shortly before getting married with the minister who officiated at my wedding and him telling me how he would like to retire to Applecross.
Sadly that was not to be - but I suppose he found himself in what is perhaps the only place that is preferable.
It is a pretty place to live, thanks for sharing
Sorry, but it is not Applecross Pass. Please don't insult this fantastic area with an Anglicised name through laziness. Call it by it's proper name; Bealach na Ba.
Read the description
Never heard of it.
Not nice when it’s been snowing at the top
I totally understand, it is scary enough 😁
@@johnrlhunter …….. been there and bought the tee shirt in the snow in 2005
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Sorry I don’t understand?
Boring bits!
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sorry I don't understand
Used to be so peaceful and amazing now it's ruined by campervans and nc500 wankers
The amount of traffic does distract from the beauty, things maybe now people are starting to book holidays abroad? Scotland is truly a magical place.
Without music next time? Just the air and the wind would be nice.
Just mute it.
If the songs you’re playing aren’t appreciated then you lost ten million viewers but if you just played proven classic music I wonder how many more viewers you’d get? Unless of course the purpose of this beautiful scenery is to SELL YOUR SONGS ?
I have released very few of my songs as they take me so long to finish, but as I am sharing my journey across the Applecross Pass, it seems fitting that I include the music that I played on my journey. If people don't like my music that's cool, we all don't like the same kind of music and whatever the music that is selected there is always going to be someone who doesn't like the music.
@@johnrlhunter Your music is great and thank you for sharing your journey. Relationships, like the route itself, have peaks and troughs...
@@gillianrea3000 thank you, it means a lot
I thoroughly enjoyed the music. Very fitting for the journey. Hoping to do the Applecross Pass next year. Do you have to go back the way you came, or can you keep going south along the coastal road after Applecross to get back around to Skye? Thanks for sharing your video! Was great!!
@@karenc.4330 I have a second part to this journey that goes from Applecross to Shieldiag, It is a beautiful winding coastal road, I am just waiting on finishing the songs to go with this journey. I really appreciate your feedback, thank you.
Where is it? Cant find on google?
You can find it easier if you use its Scotish name, Bealach na Ba , Strathcarron IV54 8XF. The road takes you to Applecross
@@johnrlhunter thx