Viewpoints · Central Scotland
Rest And Be Thankful
In or near Cairndow.
Rest And Be Thankful is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Arrochar and Tarbet · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rest And Be Thankful in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Arrochar and Tarbet, which is 8.6 km away. Entry to the viewpoint is free.
About
Rest And Be Thankful is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 56.2257°, -4.8559°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Rest And Be Thankful is a scenic viewpoint located in the stunning landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a popular spot for photography and outdoor activities.
From the Wikipedia article
Rest and Be Thankful Hill Climb is a disused hillclimbing course in Glen Croe, on the Cowal Peninsula, in Argyll and Bute, west of Scotland. The first known use of the road for a hillclimb was in 1906. The event used to count towards the British Hill Climb Championship. It is named for the Rest and be thankful, a steep incline, on a section of the old military road in Glen Croe, leading to the pass into Glen Kinglas.
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Background
Description
In 1952 Motor Sport described the course: "The three danger spots on this course which is 1,425 yd long, and rises over 400 ft, are Stone Bridge, Cobblers Corner and the hairpin bend at the finish and of course there is always the occasional sheep that has to be driven off the road." On 1 July 1961 Jackie Stewart drove a Ford 105E-engined Marcos at an event here. He said: "it's a special place for me, the cradle of my life in motor racing." In 1970 Motor wrote: <blockquote>"The Rest, the famous Scottish Rest and Be Thankful Hill climb, will be used for the last time this year. Like many long established venues, time has overtaken it from the safety angle. A lot of money needs to be spent on…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.2257, -4.8559
- Nearest railway station
- Arrochar and Tarbet — 8.6 km
- Official site
- www.visitscotland.com
Sources
- osm: n9487982858 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Rest and Be Thankful Speed Hill Climb (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Rest And Be Thankful Memorial Stone
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Rest And Be Thankful Memorial Stone, Glen Croe
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rest And Be Thankful?
- Rest And Be Thankful is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Rest And Be Thankful?
- Rest And Be Thankful is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rest And Be Thankful?
- The nearest railway station is Arrochar and Tarbet, about 8.6 km away. Its coordinates are 56.2257°, -4.8559°.
- Is Rest And Be Thankful free to visit?
- Yes, Rest And Be Thankful is free to enter.