The Rest and Be Thankful takes its name from an inscription carved here in the 18th century by soldiers who built the military road through the pass — a simple instruction to pause, recover and give thanks after the climb. From the viewpoint, the road drops away into Glen Croe, revealing a powerful Highland landscape shaped by weather, history and hard travel. It remains a natural stopping point today, often made even more inviting by a roadside snack van on busier days, serving burgers, hot drinks and other welcome comforts.