Bealach na Gaoithe Viewpoint

No. 170 of 442 in Wester Ross, No. 91 for views. Nature, 4.8 km from Shieldaig.

A viewpoint at Bealach na Gaoithe in Wester Ross.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Wheelchair
Not accessibleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.52 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Shieldaig Camping and CabinsStay, in ShieldaigCamping
CraigStay, 11 km from Shieldaig, just outside the parkHikes and fells

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Torridon Stores and Caféin TorridonFood and pubs
Gille Brighde6.2 km from ShieldaigFood and pubs
Shieldaig Bar and Coastal Kitchenin ShieldaigFood and pubs
1887 Restaurant2.1 km from TorridonFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Cold Paradise Art + Craftin ShieldaigArt and galleries
Deer Museumin TorridonHistory and heritage

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