Proclaimed as one of the UK’s toughest and most magnificent stretches of tarmac, complete with stunning scenery and the greatest amount of ascent of any British road

Maddy Rietberg

August 9, 2021

Cycling

Best enjoyed with sun or high clouds, otherwise you won't have much of a view. And if you're going 'round the whole peninsula, save some gas in the tank for the latter half as the hills don't really stop, they just get smaller.

Jonathan Lindsay

May 7, 2022

Road cycling

The Bealach is pretty fearsome from either approach, but climbing from Tornapress probably gives the best descent. The climb itself starts pretty steady with spectacular views of the eastern cliffs …

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1. Applecross to Shieldaig loop – Bealach na Ba

71.6km

04:54

1,250m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bealach na Bà Loop from Shieldaig

45.2km

03:08

840m

Cycle the difficult 28.1-mile Bealach na Bà Loop from Shieldaig, gaining 2752 feet with stunning views of the Applecross Peninsula.

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3. Bealach na Bà Pass – Descent to Applecross loop from Achnashellach

146km

09:30

2,010m

2,000m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 8.65 km

Uphill 580 m

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Location: Applecross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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View of the Isle of Skye

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Shieldaig to Bealach na Bà Scenic Route

Bealach na Bà Climb from Applecross

View of Skye from Woodland Trail

Viewpoint of Coire na Ba Glacial Valley

View of Loch Kishorn and the Applecross Peninsula

View of Sgùrr a' Chaorachain

Rassal Wood

View of Shieldaig Island

Stromeferry to Kyle of Lochalsh Coast Road

Bealach na Bà Pass

1. Applecross to Shieldaig loop – Bealach na Ba

2. Bealach na Bà Loop from Shieldaig

3. Bealach na Bà Pass – Descent to Applecross loop from Achnashellach

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