Advanced warning - Applecross pass closed late summer

[GetCarter]

I know a lot of people from here drive over the Bealach to Applecross. I have just found out that the road will be closed for 8 weeks from "the end of August" for repair work. Access to Applecross will still be available via the coast road, but the loop will not be possible.

[mcgus]

Steve

do you happen to know if that is going to scupper the bealach na ba cycle event?

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[GetCarter]

Well it says it's still happeneing on 4th Sept - but I'd watch this space! http://www.handsonevents.co.uk/calendar.htm

[a11y_m]

Is the road in need of repair? I'm planning a trip up and across there in early June, just wondered what the road surface condition is like, given the need to shut it for 8 weeks for repairs...

I know the coast road is still a great drive, but we'd rather go over the pass!

[GetCarter]

I drove over it yesterday... they did some resurfacing a while back, but it needs a proper job doing. It's fine to drive over.

[a11y_m]

Thanks, was asking more for a mate who's coming with us rather than my own car.

[BobCat]

I drove over it yesterday also accompanied by several nice cars including a gallardo. The road is a bit uneven in patches but certainly not a problem for anything low. There are a lot lot worse 'road imperfections' in our cities especially Aberdeen. On aside the weather and scenery was stunning yesterday with a new dusting of snow on the surrounding mountains.

[Ian974]

Good to get warning, cheers. Looking at getting over that way sometime over the summer!

[Andrew[MG]]

I convinced my boss to book into The Torridon after your recommendations

[Stewart-83]

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