NC500 Part 12 - Driving the Bealach na Ba (“Pass of the cattle”)

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Күн бұрын

With "Extreme" in our channel name we couldn't miss the NC500 opportunity of driving the notorious Bealach na Ba (aka Applecross Pass). The Pass is the UK's toughest driving being the steepest accent from sea level at 2,054ft. Add in its hairpin bends and that it is single track, its easy to see why this route to Applecross has a fearsome reputation.
This was the only route to Applecross until 1975 when the road that follows the coast was built. We took this route back and it was stunning so if your nerves are not up to the Bealach na Ba Pass experience then this is a great alternative. Its also the only route allowed if you are towing a caravan.
In our 7.5m Motorhome we didn't have any issues but we could see how this could easily turn into a bad experience if it was busier or the weather conditions were not good. The pass is so high it could easily be covered in low level cloud at the top.
00:00 Bealach na Ba Pass
07:29 The decent
10:09 Alternative route back
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@tmclemore67TX Жыл бұрын

At 33 seconds in, there is a sign that clearly states the pass is not advised for very large vehicles or caravans after the first mile. So WHY, knowing you are clearly advised, being in a motor home, would you blatantly ignore that advice? Unbelievably DELIBERATELY obtuse, inconsiderate and egotistical 🙄🙄🙄

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi.. 👋 it’s an advisory. Scotland had just opened up after the pandemic and as you would have seen it was quiet with very little traffic on the roads. Had it been later in the season and busier we wouldn’t have done it. It isn’t illegal and we seized the opportunity whilst not affecting other road users. It’s a great place to visit, as is the whole of Scotland and somewhere that’s included in our magical memories of 2021. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼🚐😃 Michelle and Andy

@terencequinn2682 Жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures - yet you pass another motor home and others are there. And as we know there are many people on these roads with little or no large vehicle driving experience ( and too many old bikers hanging on to big bikes they can’t ride , I’m a biker BTW). I’ve a small campervan and I’d be very unlikely to ever take this route.

@volt8684 8 ай бұрын

Speak for urself as a biker

@davemoss6976 8 ай бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures still utterly selfish and stupid. Big camper vans are total pests when they go where they don't belong.

@duncancarmichael3723 8 ай бұрын

It only takes one campervan to breakdown or to roll off the road to cause problems for locals who use the route daily. Emergency Services, garage recovery and such like are few and far between in the area and their time could be better utilised. You would be better served driving a more sedate route where you can actually enjoy the scenery without fear of stripping your gears or wondering if the brakes that you have will hold up.

@michaeldaggitt2635 Жыл бұрын

Just wonderful!!! Thank you both for bringing back my memories of The Applecross Pass. Going up the first time, in the summer of 1974, was awesome and daunting at the same time as we made our way to 'The West Highland School of Adventure', near Applecross, where 56 lads spent 30 whole days which involved 3 day expeditions including hiking, canoeing, climbing and sailing. A truly beautiful part of Scotland. Marvellous video... Mike

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Mike, 30 days and 3 expeditions sounds like heaven😀 cheers...Andy&Michelle

@TimmysFavs 2 жыл бұрын

I have driven the pass once many years ago, not in a motorhome in my car, I was inspired to stay in Applecross after watching Monty Halls on TV where he lived the life of a crofter on the beach, it is breathtaking scenery and definitely should not be missed!

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Will have to check out the Monty Halls, haven't seen that 👍 Andy&Michelle

@TimmysFavs 2 жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures It was a really great six part series , well worth a watch. The local's all chipped in & helped he had an inflatable rib & his rescue dog Rubin. There was also a book to accompany the series.

@marian6593 8 ай бұрын

That was a lovely drive; thanks for taking us with you. Nice background music too 😊

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the drive, it is really amazing scenery up there😀 cheers...Andy&Michelle

@TravelsofEtheltheVan 2 жыл бұрын

Great vlog x thank you for sharing x

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle x

@NigelPullen 2 жыл бұрын

Great trip again guys. Always enjoy your videos.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel, glad you enjoyed it😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@AnneMB955 2 жыл бұрын

Just spent the afternoon watching your Scotland series. Clutching Finlay, my hairy coo, that I found in 2019 when last in Scotland. Still going. Up to Part 12. All on our 75 inch TV. It’s like I’m there. Thx so much for this series. I feel at peace with nature. ☺️

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne, its great to hear you are enjoying our Scotland trip...and on a 75" TV! Scotland is beautiful and we loved our time there 😀 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@AnneMB955 2 жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Thx Andy and Michelle for responding. 😀 Hubby and I will be in Scotland for the 3rd time at the start of October. Certainly drawn to that country. Perhaps because I have heritage there. Again, loved this series of yours. 🤩

@MinooBabe Жыл бұрын

I was thinking of cycling it

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Quite a few do, a nice circular around the peninsula if you have the miles in your legs😀 cheers...Andy&Michelle

@Travelling-Tim Жыл бұрын

Well done, glad you uploaded, I will be doing that by Friday, respect 👌

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, enjoy the experience 😀 cheers…Andy&Michelle

@campervibe 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh that Spanish teaser looked interesting!! Nice vid guys 👍

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Not my finest hour that but the rest of the Spain mini tour was amazing, looking forward to getting some vids out, Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@andreelliott6161 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done guys that’s a great video safe travels 😊

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andre 😊 Andy&Michelle

@juliaproom6746 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing scenery and you had such great weather. 😀. I love that Michelle loves the highland cows 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿xx

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

She's definitely got a soft spot for those highland cows! 🐮 Cheers...Andy&Michelle x

@CaravanVlogger 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say, it's testament to Carthago quality. If you did that in a Bailey or a Swift, they'd be rattling and banging so much we wouldn't be able to hear you speak. Haha biggest drone I've ever seen. Classic! :-)

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Can always rely on Michelle to come out with a classic line, I just switch the camera on and wait, its never that long!! Cheers 😀

@skycrafts5140 8 ай бұрын

I have worked in Kishorn port and used to run from the point 1m 38 secs in, up the pass for 5km and then back down again, in heavy wind and rain. It was brutal, but felt brilliant on the way back down, with the views across the loch. Thanks for the video

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 8 ай бұрын

That is some run up there, could probably label it as the UK's Toughest 5k Road Run! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@marklorna7513 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video again guys, looked absolutely stunning, will give it a go next year hopefully, you are so so lucky with the weather 👌🌞👍

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it. We did have our fair share of bad weather in Scotland while we were there but this was definitely one day where we were really thankful for the sun 😎🌤 Good luck on the weather if you go next year, Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@christoph404 8 ай бұрын

Looks like you had beautiful weather on that trip, I had family holidays as a child to Applecross, so your road trip brings back happy memories for me. I haven't been back for probably 35 years now, maybe time I made another visit! By that way, at around 13:28 as you drive along , that red roofed white cottage on the left is the subject of a thousand instagram photos!! It is much photographed, thought you might have stopped to get your own version! Thanks for sharing the video.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Hi, glad to hear it brought back some happy memories for you 😀 Not like us to miss a good Instagram opportunity but did on this occasion🤣 we'll have to go back too! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@leesmith6779 2 жыл бұрын

living the dream :) great vid

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Trying our best to! 😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@Tugga74 2 жыл бұрын

That was truly amazing. Don’t think I will do it, but thanks for doing it for me 👍😂🤩

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cheryl, we were relieved to get to the top without any drama’s! 😅😀

@alancomish6783 2 жыл бұрын

Smashing video, great scenery too. As a caravanner I've been known to take the odd chance. Don't think I'll be tempted to try the Applecross Pass somehow !! Thanks it was very much enjoyed.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Alan 😀 you sound like me with taking the odd chance! 😇 This one though is definitely not for caravans, Cheers

@stewarta2505 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, blessed with good weather and photography. We’ve ridden the route on motorcycle 30 degrees + a few summers ago, but also in 2x campervans but not in a Motorhome - well done you. The scenery just makes me want to return soonest ! 👍

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stewart, we definitely dropped on with the weather that day 😎 but 30+ is amazing👍We'll be back at some point, still so much more to do there ⛰ Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@webbsmotorhomeadventures1231 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so good it should be a BBC documentary

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say, still have a way to go to get to BBC quality but keep trying! 😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@bellend3130 Жыл бұрын

Great video of two people sitting in a van on the way up.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 Andy&Michelle

@RollingwithTheRobsons 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I can see why no caravans that way. Looked amazing the alternative route back. Even a teaser of Spain.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 This is definitely one road you would not want to take your caravan on, as for the road in Spain, you would definitely not want to even take a Motorhome on that one! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@SuperMariomark 2 жыл бұрын

Looka like a nice cycle ride

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it would be, we said we'd do the whole circuit again on our ebikes but need to get a bigger battery! Cheers..Andy&Michelle

@manichairdo9265 11 ай бұрын

Just wow.🎉 I'd have been in the back of your van with a blanket over my head. 😂 And I'm a Highlander. 😅

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, we were a bit nervous beforehand but all was fine! 😀 cheers...Andy&Michelle

@DolittleCampers 2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea how but with every video your editing gets better and better Andy. I take my hat off to you for this one. Absolutely amazingly put together 😊

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

You are too kind! But thank you 😊😊😊

@tartan_chicken_on_tour 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Loved your graphics at the beginning. Really showed the terrain and the challenge ahead. Really looking forward to the “Weak Bridge” adventure. Lol

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Malcolm, the weak bridge is an interesting one, taking a 3.85t Motorhome over a 3t bridge 😬 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@Niko-rx1vv Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this nice Video 😊. We come to this region and Isle of Skye in May/June.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, have a great time on Skye when you visit, it's an amazing place😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@johnallen148 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys,I done the same rote in June and the weather was poor yes it was like fog at the highest point low cloud ,it’s so exciting to drive but the passenger it must be so scary for them our motorhome was 7.5 it was a brand new higher motorhome ,I had watched KZfaqs going up and down the Apple pass so I know I had to do it ,we stop in the camp site over night so pleased we did the mountains disappeared in the clouds and thick fog the weather that week it rained everyday lol then we went on tho the isle of sky so pleased we did what a fantastic island done the cost road all the way round ,the disappointment part I couldn’t walk anywhere as only one leg but my partner went to some of the views with the camera so I did not really miss to much this is why I like watching others travelling so I can see the places I missed ,I really enjoyed your blog very interesting great fun ,till next time take care keep safe, John 😂🌹😜👏🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️🙌🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, we can imagine that it is totally a different but none the less enjoyable experience in poor conditions, yes most of the way the passenger is on the scary side! We also watched a few videos on KZfaq so we knew what to expect. Yes Skye is amazing, so many beautiful sights around to see. I'm glad you enjoy our vlogs and that they show you the places you cannot get to, that means a lot to us to be able to share this way and bring some joy😀 You take care and stay safe too John...Cheers Andy&Michelle ps, you win the prize for being the first to use the Christmas emoji this year on our channel 🎅🤶🎄

@ttxela 2 жыл бұрын

We get the Ospreys over our house quite a lot from the nearby air bases. The pass looked very scenic. I think I'd be in 1st much of the time in our van.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely a low gear journey, it's always difficult to appreciate the gradient on film, love the Osprey😍 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@martynbagnall9605 2 жыл бұрын

Each time I watch these vlogs I say to my wife Lisa we need to go back as we have only scratched the surface. We are really torn as love mainland Europe so much but will need to make a decision what we want to see most. We want to do scandinavia but then we see your vlog and it's up in the air again. The effort you put into your videos is fantastic resulting in quality. I think fuel prices may influence our decision if it carries on rising or we will be holidaying at Dove Dale.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

We are really torn towards mainland Europe too but lockdown forced our hand earlier in the year so we did the thing we have put off so many times - tour Scotland, we were not disappointed at all, such a different and beautiful country 😀 Fuel was 20p per litre cheaper in Spain when we were there last month, it may be cheaper to go to Europe!! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@michaeledmondson5100 8 ай бұрын

It is very antisocial to take motorhomes over Bealach na Ba. The only large vehicles that should be allowed over there should be work vehicles.

@3rdman99 28 күн бұрын

Tell that to countless other camper-vans that break various rules every day all over the world. They're all over KZfaq too. I bet the video-makers also regularly do "wild-camping" in parking lots, permanently taking up spots for other drivers, and think they're being "adventurous".

@michaeledmondson5100 28 күн бұрын

Tell the antisocial pillocks to drive up Park Rash in the Yorkshire Dales. And don't create even more eyesores by piling rocks up. Make friends with the Highland Midge. They have the delightful attribute of keeping the tourists down.

@andyglawe7804 2 жыл бұрын

I waved thanks at that motorhome coming the other way (sitting at my desk) as well and Michelle's face on that Spanish clip....I've seen that on my better half's face a few times :)

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we were very grateful for the other motorhome reversing for us on the Pass, as for Michelle's face - it was well justified!! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@tonysmith7739 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video and caught the chocolate thief 😂😂

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony and yes caught red handed!! 🤣🤣🤣 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@stephen8883 2 жыл бұрын

A lovely video and pleased you had great weather. I have driven the pass several times over the past thirty years. Last time was in Autumn 2020, the pass was very busy. The number of RVs many driven by inexperienced drivers caused a wealth of passing problems. I know this is contentious but I wonder if an outright ban of caravans and RVs should be mandated.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

It was ok when we did it but I’ve heard horror stories from others so I think something needs to be done because it definitely isn’t suitable in busy times for large vehicles, glad you liked our video of it😀cheers.. Andy&Michelle

@TimmysFavs 2 жыл бұрын

Probably there should be a size or weight limit of the motorhomes that can use the pass & definitely no cars towing caravans!

@celraekc Жыл бұрын

Just drove this a few days ago. Lots of large vehicles and it was dangerous. So I do agree with a size limit.

@themagicrat8803 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing scenery and you were blessed with fantastic weather. I actually prefer partial white cloud to clear blue skies, it makes mountains and waterscapes more dramatic. I'm surprised Teddy wasn't replaced with a Highland Cow plush, Michelle seems infatuated.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you about the clouds, they really add to the effect and yes she is infatuated! 🙄🤣 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@ABPhotography1 Жыл бұрын

Been up to the radio mast at Applecross many times, the view from the cliff up there at 2539ft is dizzying. Love the wide angle camera also the footage of the US Ospreys, what were the Americans doing?. Seen the French Army carry out mock attack at the Melvaig Radio Site up past Gairloch some years back, they threw a flashbang grenade in to the mast compound where we were working the Commander chap came in and apologised after.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

We love those dizzying heights, a bit unusual for us to be there with our Motorhome 😀 The Americans must have been on some sort of field training exercise with the Ospreys, there were a lot of troops running around on the beaches too, it was great to see. Would have liked to see the flashbang grenade! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@ianmcconnell7567 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh the pass! I’ve seen horror videos of that, fair enough may was early season, what time of day was that? Some of our mates have done it on bikes (no engine). I’ve told Lyndz we are NEVER doing it and we are 7 metres 😅 But your photography is stunning and the view of course incredible so maybe one day. 😬They’re trying to remove it from nc500 this summer apparently it was chaos but it wisnae us; we were in wales. Love your videos but you already know that - Spain looks like the Italian job!!!!

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

We did it about 10:30am, not super early but were lucky enough for it to be quiet, it would be horrendous when its busy in a car never mind a motorhome! Can wait to start on the Spain videos, there's just one more from Scotland left now, 😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

You touched lucky with that weather! Michelle stealing chocolates while Andy is hard at work taking photos 😂😂😂

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we were blessed that day with the weather, we’ve just been watching your Swiss train crash video, really weird how that happened, can’t understand why the woman didn’t put the handbrake on, looking forward to seeing the next instalment from Tasch👍 cheers

@welltravelledlife Жыл бұрын

We’ll be there this summer. Might be worth a wander! Thanks for your view of it. New subs here. We’ll go look for more of your adventures.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing 😀 all the best for your travels…Andy&Michelle

@welltravelledlife Жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Hope you'll keep a lookout for us as we'll be in the UK for August and September.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@welltravelledlife we’ll keep a lookout 😀but we are off to Austria 3rd week in August for 6 weeks! 😀

@welltravelledlife Жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures We head to Norway in July and will be in the UK for August and September. We may have some small overlap at the beginning of August, but then sounds like we'll miss each other. Excited to see where you'll be in Austria - another one of our favorite countries - but we really need to improve on our German!

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@welltravelledlife Norway is very high on our must see list😀 Konigssee in Austria is in our plan but that's all, for the rest of our time we'll wing it! 😀

@snoman1999 Жыл бұрын

It was a great drive and defo steeper than the camera shows but over all too quickly 😜 Shame the pub was shut as a pint and a delicious meal would have topped it off perfectly 😋 We took the easier road out also and probably got the same pictures of the same Highland Coo's as you did 🚐💨🏴❤

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Yes a great drive for the adrenaline and views 😀 cheers…Andy&Michelle

@kevincastledine566 2 жыл бұрын

Now you’ve practiced you need to do Stelvio Pass, we did it in our 7.5m it’s another league!! Good luck

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Even before I googled it I though it would this one, yes some places in Europe are a different league. Applecross does win though on being single track. The Stelvio Pass is on our todo list so expect a video someday! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@FERNweh101 8 ай бұрын

Nice vid. Pass is no trouble at all in a car less than 14 feet long... till you meet,or have to follow something..big.

@radiogramgramophonetoons5802 8 ай бұрын

That first (as you called on film ‘easy’)hairpin bend…… I got a 14 ton lorry briefly stuck across the hairpin in snow in 2005 😂

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Easy for our 3.85t !! Wouldn’t want to be driving a 14t up there, must have been a worrying experience, cheers.. Andy&Michelle

@radiogramgramophonetoons5802 8 ай бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures …………. it wasn’t the usual snowy type of day when I set-off in 2005 in late April, it was a sunny day with blue sky’s. It didn’t snow until half way up but nowhere to turn around. 😬 I should of gone to Applecross the long way. 😂

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 8 ай бұрын

😂

@selkie72 8 ай бұрын

Bealach na Ba - Gaelic for "Pass of the Burning Clutch".

@bbonnar1 2 жыл бұрын

Super video thanks folks. Inspiring. What time of year did you visit? Apologies if you have already answered.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, glad you liked it 😀 this was filmed 19th May Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@rodnanne 2 жыл бұрын

great vid you were lucky with the traffic we went over late July it took 3 hours with the heavy traffic ROLLON

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - 3 hours! not much ROLLON going on there! At least maybe you got to take in the scenery but I can image it was quite stressful! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@rodnanne 2 жыл бұрын

yes it was a Sunday lol rollon slowly

@ninareeves2995 8 ай бұрын

Now try Timmelsjoch in Austria for a few more numbered hairpins😉

@macsmith6216 Жыл бұрын

Motorhomes have now also been banned, somehow people didn’t think they were large vehicles

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

I've just done a quick google search (The source of all truth! 🤣) and I can't see that Motorhomes have been banned, if you have anything from an official source we'll be happy to publicise it to warn others of the change. Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@macsmith6216 Жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures The sign has been changed I have a photo but that’s no good to you unfortunately

@NarrativeEscapes 2 жыл бұрын

3D camera on the dash? Never thought of that. Is the sound just what the 3D camera picks up when your in the van?

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a 360 on the dash, the road noise picked up by the 360 usually isn’t too bad but the road to applecross wasn’t good at all, cheers

@NarrativeEscapes 2 жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures It was great. Always had challenges filming in the van.. never thought of a 3D one and rotating it in the edit

@michaelking9772 8 ай бұрын

Try the Healy Pass in Ireland not as high but just as stunning great video.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Ireland is on our list of places to visit - thanks , made a note of that 👍 cheers…Andy&Michelle

@johnallen148 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle Andy,I absolutely lover driving up Apple cross pass but we had rain and missed not nice other half keep saying how much further lol we stop in the campsite for the night glad we did as the mountains disappeared in the fog ,never again will I buy fish& chips from the camp site they wear disgusting and £9,50 each we also went the way you went such a beautiful scenery that was my highlight of the trip for me ,beautiful highland bulls them horns could do some real damage ,what time of year was it filmed how’s was June ,most enjoyable till next time take care keep safe,john 🤝👍🌹🌹👏🙏😘😚😚🌧💨

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, yes the apple cross is a great drive, we drove it in May 2021. Can imagine its quite scary if there's no visibility or may just can't see the drops. If we go again we'll give the fish and chips a miss or at least take a look before we buy. Those horns on the highland cows look menacing but they always look so chilled so we feel safe around them 🐄 Cheers...Andy&Michelle 🐮🐟🍟🏔☁️

@Sam_Green____4114 8 ай бұрын

Is this the one in the Lake District ? l couldn't get up it with my Ford Transit camper van ! It took many attempts ! l was lucky the road was dry ! Eventually l made it !

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 8 ай бұрын

This is the one in Scotland, we’ve seen videos of the one in the lakes with vans getting stuck, that must’ve been stressful for you! Alls well that ends well! Cheers…Andy&Michelle

@steveprice1014 2 жыл бұрын

Great video..always good to watch. Can I ask how long the rwo of you have been together, you always work well together.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Too bloody long! 😀 just over 15 years 🤣

@stevenmoran4060 8 ай бұрын

Basic rule, vehicle going down gives way to vehicle going up. That’s an easy route, try the Hardknott Pass in the Lake District. That’s a proper test. I first did it in 1977 in a mini, no power steering and drum brakes all round and 4 people in it. I find it def easy but plenty don’t.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Yes heard about the hardknott Pass. Our problem is we are so back heavy we struggle on the steep stuff with traction on the front wheel drive, May do it on the ebikes!! Cheers…Andy&Michelle

@naomimercer8113 9 ай бұрын

It's called bealach na ba pass btw

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Naomi 😀👍…Andy&Michelle

@Mudanzas Жыл бұрын

Hi both. We’re hiring a 7.5m motorhome at end of April and really want to drive up the Applecross Pass. I’m a bit worried about the length of it though. Would you recommend avoiding? I’ve done it a couple of other times in shorter vehicles without any problems. Enjoy the motorhome show at NEC tomorrow - ‘was there yesterday …. Brilliant ! 😊

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi, we didn't find the length of our motorhome at 7.5m a problem. The real issue will be how busy it is. If you think it's going to be busy the longer alternative route to the north is a beautiful drive round to Applecross. Yes looking forward to the show tomorrow 😀 cheers...Andy&Michelle

@Mudanzas Жыл бұрын

Thanks - am alot happier now 😁👍🏻

@FancyMcDancy 2 жыл бұрын

The Pass was amazingly quiet, even for May 2020 a few weeks after Scotland opened up after lock down. I've heard stories of it taking 3 hours to do the Pass.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

This was actually May 2020 a few weeks after Scotland opened up after lock down. We've heard stories of it taking 3 hours to do the pass😱

@FancyMcDancy 2 жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Of course.

@tooyoungtobeold8756 9 ай бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Nice video of the pass, but 3 hours? On foot maybe. Its a doddle drive in a car/small camper. I drove an 8 metre truck up to Srinigar in the Himalayan foothills and to Kathmandu, also through the Himalayan foothills, no power steering - I know, showing off.

@tonyotton3028 2 жыл бұрын

Great photography. You may have answered this before. I assume this is shot on a GoPro Max (which we have just acquired) and your Motorhome looks like a Fiat Ducato (which we are waiting for). Can you please tell me how you mounted the 360 camera on the dashboard? It doesn’t look like it’s on the windscreen but instead on the dash. I’m intrigued to find out how you mounted it. Thanks in anticipation & I look forward to more of your great videos. Tony Australia

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, both of your assumptions are correct 😀 it’s mounted in the centre of the dash on the pull up satnav mount in the down position with a curved GoPro adhesive mount, then I use a 6inch extender which positions it in the centre of the windscreen. It’s good to hear our vlogs reach all the way to Australia! Cheers…Andy&Michelle

@tonyotton3028 2 жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Many thanks for your advice.

@CaravanWithThatYorkshireChap 2 жыл бұрын

Honister pass next trip 😉

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

We've done the Honister on our ebikes, seriously steep, it really took it out of our batteries! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@chrisp267 10 ай бұрын

Great videos! Did the Applecross several times, always a great experience! At what time of the year was your trip? Thanks for sharing your beautiful videos!

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊 yes we enjoyed the experience too, such a beautiful area, the Scotland trip was filmed during the month of May, cheers…Andy&Michelle

@chrisp267 10 ай бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Thanks for the information. We will be there next year again.

@kmtb2011 2 жыл бұрын

conditions look good what time of year was this

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

This was filmed at the end of May, during May it ranged from snow to beautiful sunny days, that’s Scotland for you! Cheers

@kmtb2011 2 жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures thanks for the reply I was thinking of doing nc500 next week in my car don't think il be doing that now due to storm wanda and the artic blast we been promised😅

@micheallangdon7673 6 ай бұрын

Did it in the 70s caravan on the back

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 6 ай бұрын

That's impressive, hope you got a photo! 😀 cheers...Andy&Michelle

@gainsbourg66 8 ай бұрын

We dont want to see you on the turns, we want to see the road. You do this on every harpin, cutting out the most interesting part. Other than that nice video of beautiful scenery.

@djrichylaurence8991 8 ай бұрын

That's where you need a decent lump to pull you along. I wouldn't go near a full size motorhome with anything smaller than 3 litre.

@lynnewilson2348 4 ай бұрын

Done it

@paulhedges8490 Жыл бұрын

Do you put this as being harder than Hardknot pass in Cumbria. Having ridden them both I would not say Applecross was harder. Although the first time I rode it there was only 20m visibilty

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, we've not done the Hardknot pass but have seen it a few times online. We'll give the Hardknot pass a go at the next opportunity to compare but like you say there can be other factors like visibility and how busy it is, cheers...Andy&Michelle

@paulhedges8490 Жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures I know when we went back the next year and saw how high Applecross was and luckily we weren't too scared because we couldn't see haha

@Cakeious 11 ай бұрын

Doing this in May next year. Are campers now banned from it because that would suck

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Hi, I've had a few comments saying there is a sign saying no Motorhomes but as I understand it's advisory. There is a longer but very nice way to reach Applecross approaching from the north (the route we took back from Applecross) if not possible via the pass. Thanks...Andy&Michelle

@SamandSteve Жыл бұрын

Pretty much confirmed that we won’t do this bit when we do the NC500 in May! First time in a motorhome, it’s a rental so will want to bring it back in one piece😂

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Ha ha, that would be a difficult conversation when returning it! tbh depending on how long you have to do the NC500 you'd probably be best not taking the Applecross diversion anyway😀 cheers...Andy&Michelle

@craigmorrison2459 Жыл бұрын

Oh well you wouldn’t be doing that now as motorhomes are now banned from this road due to several getting stuck on the hairpin bends and needing to be recovered

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Probably a good thing😀

@MGEE8572 2 жыл бұрын

Bealach na Ba (AKA Applecross Pass) is the correct version.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes...sorry. Corrected now, Thanks...Andy&Michelle

@johnmaclauchlan8660 5 ай бұрын

Pass of the Cattle.

@petecoventry6858 2 жыл бұрын

5:55 I had to stop there to let the clutch cool down and im automatic lol

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Good job there’s a place to park up there, cool the gears and the nerves! 😀

@flippy66 3 ай бұрын

You're specifically advised not to drive this road in a motorhome, all you do in inconvenience other people (and often get stuck). The alternatives are clearly signposted. But of course, you think you're better than everyone else.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 3 ай бұрын

It’s an advisory and you may or may not have noticed ..but when we did it, there was very little traffic. Scotland had only just opened up again from Covid. If we hadn’t taken the opportunity of doing it when we did, we quite possibly never would. We had no issues, caused no issues and travelled at probably the quietist it ever gets 😊 Thanks for watching we’ve never thought we’re better than anyone else and I’m not quite sure how that comment written is relevant. But all good .. cheers Michelle 😃

@offgridtbone2162 2 жыл бұрын

Wynrose and Hardknott pass is much more challenging

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, I've just been on google street view looking at these, added to the todo list but maybe on the bikes! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@offgridtbone2162 2 жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures you won't regret it. Its a fantastic road . Just not in peak season

@TheTimelord62 8 ай бұрын

Am actually laughing here all the dramatic music. Its the applecross road.. it's just a road. If you live in Scotland its nothing new we drive on roads like that every day.

@123prestolee 8 ай бұрын

toughest climb my arse - try going to the Lakes. Hardknott Pass in a 6m van.

@garry843 Жыл бұрын

a doddle compared to the roads of the Welsh valleys.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

ha ha, yes true, we've ridden out bikes in Wales and some of those hills are brutal!! wouldn't take our Motorhome on them though!! 😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@garry843 Жыл бұрын

Forgot to say how much I've enjoyed your very informative movies. 😀

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@garry843 Thanks Garry 😀

@joecunningham9873 7 ай бұрын

I hope you pull over and let us locals past! You camper van drivers are so inconsiderate! Never using mirrors and noticing the mile long queue's behind while driving at 30mph on 60mph roads!

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 7 ай бұрын

I assure you Joe, we are very conscientious when on the roads and always on the look out to let cars pass, cheers...Andy&Michelle

@joecunningham9873 7 ай бұрын

Somehow I just don't believe that! Just because you ignored the sign saying no large vehicles over the Bealach na ba! Hahahaaaaa

@stevenuibhist Жыл бұрын

That's not it's name 🤦‍♂️

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi, we know its the Bealach na Bà but we thought more would recognise that name, could be wrong! 😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

@duncancarmichael3723 8 ай бұрын

The correct name of the route is the Bealach na Ba. The Applecross Pass label is a lazy interpretation that does not reflect the true meaning of the name and it is disrespectful to the indigenous Gaelic culture. Gaelic names are very informative and tell us a lot about the history of a place. Changing place names erodes the the culture that formed the very place you chose to visit.

@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Sorry, no intention to disrepect, updated to it's correct name "Bealach na Ba", thanks for letting us know...Andy&Michelle

@HelenMills-wh3vf 24 күн бұрын

Entitled, antisocial behavour is now the new normal among those who think that it is their right to drive a home on wheels anywhere they want because, their Adrenalin hit is more important than our rights, safety, well-being and way of life.