Walking definitely worthwhile! best walk was Quiraing near Uig in Skye. do the whole loop (3 hrs?) not the quick 500m and back to the car park like most tourists.
There is a petrol pump at Applecross, worth supporting as it's run by the villagers and is priced in line with rest of the area. Plenty use it and so petrol is fresh, and serves Super i think....
For Applecross we stayed near the start at Torridon (something like 1000 whiskys to choose from) and drove the Applecross loop twice, once each way. With minimal stops that took all day. Great day too. Distance takes a lot longer to cover in the NW.
I found the Mog ideal. i could enjoy speed when i could, but relax when not possible, which is quite a lot. A sports car would have been more frustrating i think.
Make sure your hood mechanism is in good working order for several up/downs each day. we did drive through several showers but it's not always possible/pleasant.
midges can be annoying, but beware ticks. modern ones can leave long term illnesses behind. keep lower legs covered and stick to paths. I spoke with some estate managers who said problem is getting worse.
Awesome trip, really want to go back. we did Sept, next time i'll go Oct or April at short notice with good weather.
