What are the highest roads in Scotland?
Located in Northern Europe and forming the northern half of Great Britain, Scotland is a nation defined by its rugged, dramatic geography. Bounded by England, the Atlantic Ocean, and the North Sea, the country is split dramatically between the southern Lowlands and the vast Highlands in the north and west. It is here, among the imposing, rocky mountains, deep glens (valleys), and famous lochs (lakes), that the landscape assumes its most spectacular form.
This untamed, elevated topography has necessitated the construction of an iconic network of high mountain passes and winding, single-track roads, inviting adventurous drivers to explore the highest and most challenging driving routes in the United Kingdom.
Highest roads in Scotland
| Road | Elevation | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| Cairngorm Mountain | 1.091m (3,579ft) | Unpaved |
| Lowther Hill | 728m (2,388ft) | Paved |
| Cairnwell Pass | 684m (2,244ft) | Paved |
| Cairngorm Mountain | 646m (2,119ft) | Paved |
| Lecht Pass | 646m (2,119ft) | Paved |
| Bealach na Bà | 626m (2,054ft) | Paved |
| Lochan na Lairige | 558m (1,830ft) | Paved |
| Glen Quaich | 538m (1,765ft) | Paved |
Pic: Karl Peet