{
  "name": "Road to the Isles",
  "slug": "a830-road-to-the-isles",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/a830-road-to-the-isles/",
  "summary": "Fort William to Mallaig past Glenfinnan viaduct and the silver sands of Morar.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "A830"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "United Kingdom",
    "region": "Highland",
    "start": {
      "name": "Fort William",
      "lat": 56.834753,
      "lon": -5.075682
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Mallaig",
      "lat": 57.006153,
      "lon": -5.829529
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 40.6,
    "lengthKm": 65.3,
    "driveMinutes": 78,
    "corners": 55,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 9,
    "summitMetres": 130.4,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "moderate",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 4
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Heavy summer tourist traffic",
    "Blind crests on rebuilt sections",
    "Pinch points on old single-track"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "coast",
    "mountain",
    "lakes"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "McCallum Memorial",
    "Duncan Cameron of Inverailort tablet",
    "Glenfinnan War Memorial"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 328
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-07-25"
}