Scottish Elises

I thought this might be a useful thread to encourage Loti driving for when the sun shines this summer

Fort William to Mallaig (West Coasters)
Dalwhinnie to Mallaig (East Coasters get an extra 40 miles of quiet twisties)

This is a great, quiet road with stunning scenery and beaches. There were roadworks on many parts of this road for a few years but this has been completed and the result is great. Lots of sweeping 3rd/4th/5th gear bends and a smooth road surface with plenty overtaking opportunities. You can go up and back the same way or take a ferry from Mallaig to Skye for the long way back.

Be sure to take the coastal road from Arisaig to Morar and stop at Camusdarach beach. Amazing white sand and clear water.

My recommended refreshment stops are:

Glenfinnan House Hotel, Glenfinnan
Coffee Shop, Arisaig
Clachan Inn, Mallaig

I normally wild camp but have also stayed at the Glenfinnan House Hotel (£££) and the West Highland Hotel in Mallaig (££) and would recommend both.

HTH

Ron

If you go to Mallaig, don't just turn round and head back. Get the ferry over to Skye (cheap as chips). The road from the Ferry up to civilisation is stonking!!! Then you can come back over the bridge.

graeme wrote:If you go to Mallaig, don't just turn round and head back. Get the ferry over to Skye (cheap as chips). The road from the Ferry up to civilisation is stonking!!! Then you can come back over the bridge.

tis nice indeed...
However, I done it in a Diesel Vectra last year
Can't remember the ferry being cheap as chips though!

Aye, not all that cheap i'm afraid. 1 car and 2 people is £27

Ron wrote:Aye, not all that cheap i'm afraid. 1 car and 2 people is £27

Nooo... I'm sure it was nothing like that a couple of years back. Or maybe my memory is failing... Either way, just think of it as a 'ring stylee toll road.

The road we took from Gairloch to Ullapool 2 weeks ago was stunning - long sweeping elevated coastal bends, plenty of visibility and quiet. Will be back!

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That photo is pretty cool, should make the calendar

Looks like that's near Dundonnel - Great roads, great condition

Fun is tagging all the ski centres in one day