"The drive up was a mix of terrifying and exhilarating."
"Challenging road but well worth the effort, not many places offer views like this and if you time it right with the weather the scenery is outstanding!"
"Would highly recommend for everyone to drive this amazing road."
"Great impressive ride to the car park with astonishing views."
"The drive down the road was amazing, like something from a great film."
"Road quality is good for such a remote place, better than lots of city roads."
"A great drive up to the top towards Applecross."
Cons:
"Not a good idea to cycle in windy weather."
"If you get stuck there you will block an unexpectedly busy road for multiple hours, so make sure to consider this before starting the climb."
"The road does not have any marking and narrow."
"If you are not a confident driver, just don't do it."
"Not recommended for larger motor homes due to the multiple hairpin bends and inclines."
"The drive is not one for the inexperienced, or nervous driver, if you're not good at reversing, then take the alternative route."
"Not for the faint hearted with its narrow steep roads and tight hairpin bends."
Views and Scenery
Pros:
"Bealach Na Ba View point gives you panoramic views for miles on a beautiful day."
"This is truly one of the most picturesque journeys in the whole of Britain."
"Beautiful view point right in the clouds!"
"One of the main attractions of the Bealach na Ba Viewpoint is the stunning panoramic views it offers of the surrounding landscape."
"Incredible scenery. Definitely worth the visit."
"Fantastic views with informative view point information to relate to as you look towards the horizon in any direction."
"The views are absolutely stunning. On a clear day you can see for miles."
Cons:
"But with heaver cloud the visibility from the top is compromised."
"Unfortunately at the top it was torrential rain and howling winds so I couldn't get out to take pics."
"It is often closed in winter due to snow and ice."
"Really hard, narrow and even dangerous road at some points."
"The fog was everywhere and you feel like you are heading towards some deserted place."
"However the road surface has deteriorated through probable overuse by all those '500 jockeys' using it as a race track."
"Weather turned very fast and started snowing heavy so we didn't hang around or experience the view from the very top."
Accessibility and Traffic
Pros:
"Lots of parking space as well."
"Experienced drivers only. Drove slow and enjoy the breathtaking scenery."
"Natural beauty ✨️ peaceful and at one with nature in the midst of the mountains."
"The viewpoint itself provided wonderful views and a good place for a spot of lunch."
"Going in off season has its advantages as the roads are empty and the scenery is to yourself."
"There is a big area for you to park your car as well and go for a walk around."
"A safe off road parking area to access this wonderful view point."
Cons:
"Prepare to deal with traffic and camper vans on a single track road with 'passing places'."
"Not recommended for larger motor homes due to the multiple hairpin bends and inclines."
"Scary drive up to the view point, being part of the NC500 it attracts everybody with campervans and wannabe racing drivers."
"We still had to reverse a few times for big vehicles and we found a car parked on a hairpin."
"Can be very busy and if you are not a confident driver with a cool head the drive is not advised!"
"Passing places are frequent but you will need to keep an eye on other cars because you really don't want to be reversing far on this road."
"Can be dodgy when cyclists stop in passing places and cars build up...just be prepared to wait and move a bit to allow other drivers to pass."