About this road
The A896 from Kinlochewe through Glen Torridon under Liathach and Beinn Eighe, past Torridon and Shieldaig, then round Loch Kishorn to the A890 near Lochcarron. Much of it is single track.
Ride notes
- Mostly single track with passing places
- Deer on the road
- Remote, fill up before you go
Green lanes
Holloway doesn't map green lanes in Scotland. Scotland's access law is different from England and Wales: the right to roam doesn't cover motor vehicles, and there's no byway system like England's. So this road is here for the tarmac only.
Fuel along the way
- Kinlochewe Service Station0.0 km in
- Spar50 km in
- Gleaner, Main Street, IV54 8YS51 km in
Distances are measured from the Kinlochewe end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Diabaig road5 km away
- Bealach na Bà12 km away
- Applecross coast road13 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.