Located in the Lake District National Park, Ratagan Pass viewpoint offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. On a clear day, visitors can see as far as the Helvellyn range, while the immediate landscape is dominated by the towering Skiddaw mountain. The viewpoint is accessible via a short walk from the car park, making it a popular spot for families and those looking for a gentle stroll. The scenery is particularly stunning during sunrise and sunset when the light casts a golden glow over the landscape.
Beautiful area, although view slightly obscured by the tall undergrowth (rosebay willow herb etc) that could be easily trimmed down next to the viewpoint. Very short people or children would not be able to see over it and appreciate the stunning views.
One of the best easily accessible viewpoints in the area, only ten minutes from the main road through to Skye as well
At Ratagan Pass Viewpoint, you're greeted not just by a vista, but by a cosmic joke of beauty and indifference. The landscape stretches out like a canvas of absurdity, mountains and lochs mocking us with their majestic indifference to our tiny, human concerns. It's a place where you stand, small and awestruck, under the vast, indifferent sky, and for a moment, you understand the punchline. The world is beautiful and huge, and we are just passing through, trying to make sense of it all. In this grand scheme, the Ratagan Pass is a reminder: don't take it all too seriously, nobody gets out alive anyway.
This place is amazing, if you don't know about it, you'll just think it's a carpark, which it is but get out the car and admire the glorious beautiful scenery, up above the loch and looking across the 5 sisters of Kintail mountains.
We turned onto the Old Military Road off the A87 heading towards the Glenelg Community Ferry to Skye. The road is a little sketchy, and steep but the views are very impressive. There are places to pull over as required.
Beautiful viewpoint with an amazing view!
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Beautiful area, although view slightly obscured by the tall undergrowth (rosebay willow herb etc) that could be easily trimmed down next to the viewpoint. Very short people or children would not be able to see over it and appreciate the stunning views.
One of the best easily accessible viewpoints in the area, only ten minutes from the main road through to Skye as well
At Ratagan Pass Viewpoint, you're greeted not just by a vista, but by a cosmic joke of beauty and indifference. The landscape stretches out like a canvas of absurdity, mountains and lochs mocking us with their majestic indifference to our tiny, human concerns. It's a place where you stand, small and awestruck, under the vast, indifferent sky, and for a moment, you understand the punchline. The world is beautiful and huge, and we are just passing through, trying to make sense of it all. In this grand scheme, the Ratagan Pass is a reminder: don't take it all too seriously, nobody gets out alive anyway.
This place is amazing, if you don't know about it, you'll just think it's a carpark, which it is but get out the car and admire the glorious beautiful scenery, up above the loch and looking across the 5 sisters of Kintail mountains.
We turned onto the Old Military Road off the A87 heading towards the Glenelg Community Ferry to Skye. The road is a little sketchy, and steep but the views are very impressive. There are places to pull over as required.
Beautiful viewpoint with an amazing view!
