Find Us & Things to Do

To come to Applecross is to connect with nature and the elements.

We are 80 miles west of Inverness with a journey time of about 2 hours, though travel times can vary due to weather conditions and also traffic.
Applecross is served by two roads. The first is the renowned ‘Bealach Na Ba’ (the ‘road of the cattle’), a single track mountain road with hair-pin bends towards the summit. The second route to Applecross is the Coast Road via Torridon and Shieldaig. Both routes run through spectacular and dramatic country.
Seawinds is situated about one-and-a-half miles south of the Applecross Inn and Shore Street , a 5 minute drive or 30 minutes on foot.
The Applecross Post Office & General Store is situated about 500m to the west of Seawinds, a 3 minute drive or 15 minutes on foot.

To come to Seawinds is to connect with nature and the elements.
Enjoy the beautiful coastal and mountain landscapes.
Go on the many local beach and coastal walks: visit the coral beaches, or walk on the high path from Applecross Bay to Sand beach.
Look for common seals on the small islands near Ard Dubh.
Walk across Applecross Bay, watch out for abundant birdlife including oystercatchers, curlews and the white tailed sea eagle.
Take in one of the many woodland walks around the grounds of Applecross House.
On a clear night, the sky above Seawinds and the Inner Sound is a ‘dark sky’ with millions of stars visible.

Book a visit to the award winning Applecross Inn for a leisurely lunch or evening meal.
Take a walk around the Applecross Walled Garden and enjoy a meal or a coffee and a cake in the restaurant.
Eat fish & chips or one of Aron’s ices at the ‘Inn-side Out’ or enjoy breakfast at The Bay Cafe.

Drive up the coast road to Shieldaig and Torridon. Book afternoon tea at the Torridon Hotel, as featured in BBC Amazing Hotels. Torridon is one of Scotland’s most dramatic and distinctive landscapes and has recently been designated as a new National Nature Reserve (NNR).
Visit the picturesque village of Plockton with it’s whitewashed cottages and palm trees set around a beautiful wooded bay.
Climb from the summit of the Bealach na Ba to Sgurr a’ Chaorichain for spectacular views.
Travel on the railway from Strathcarron to Kyle of Localsh, one of the most picturesque rail journeys in the UK.
Visit the Isle of Raasay. Catch the ferry from Sconser and book a distillery tour at the award winning Raasay distillery, or take a walk on Calum’s Road.
For the experienced walker, climb or trek the many munros, corbetts and valley routes in the wider Wester Ross area.