What is the driving distance between Edinburgh and Applecross?

Answer 1

It is approx. 236-267 1/2 (see end NOTE) miles taking this route:

1. Follow M9 STERLING, out of Edinburgh, to A85 CRIANLARICH via A84 (at J10). Follow signs to A85 CRIANLARICH via A84. [37 miles to A84; 27 miles to A85]
2. Take A85 to A82 FT. WILLIAM, in Crianlarich. [16 miles] Follow signs.
3. Continue on A82 to A87 to KYLE OF LOCHALSH, in Invergarry. [75 miles] Follow signs.
4. Take A87 to A896 to LOCH CARRON via A890; follow signs to A896 via A890. [44 miles to A890; 14 miles to A896]
5. Take A896 to the ROAD TO APPLECROSS (Bealach Na Bà). [9 miles] Turn left.
6. Follow the roadway to Applecross. [11 miles]

NOTE: This road is rather treacherous, as it has high altitudes, steep gradients and sharp, hairpin turns. It is not advised for learner drivers, very large vehicles, or caravans. It is also normally impassible in wintry conditions. This does not mean that this road is unusable; rather, it means that one must use caution while driving on it.

In addition, this road beholds some of the best scenery in Scotland.

If conditions are not suitable, however, you could, as an alternate route, follow the low-level Coastal Route to Applecross, via SHELDAIG - KENMORE - APPLECROSS ROAD (continuing straight on A896). This adds about 31 1/2 miles, so it would actually be 267 1/2 miles if the alternative, low-lying, coastal bypass route is taken. The scenery is still decent on this route, but probably not half as good as if you would take Bealach Na Bà.