Applecross Inn and Waterfront – View of Applecross Bay loop from Applecross

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Applecross Inn and Waterfront – View of Applecross Bay loop from Applecross

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Applecross Inn and Waterfront – View of Applecross Bay loop from Applecross

02:41

42.8km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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66 m

Applecross Inn and Waterfront

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Applecross is a peninsula north-west of Kyle of Lochalsh in the council area of Highland, Scotland. The name Applecross is at least 1,300 years old and is not used locally …

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169 m

View of Applecross Bay

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Applecross is the ideal starting point for taking on Bealech na ba, one of the top 100 climbs in the UK. Plenty of cafes to refuel if you're about to …

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1.62 km

Climb Out of Applecross Bay

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Steady and not too steep, great views out and across the bay.

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7.60 km

Applecross Sands

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Dramatic views of the islands of Raasay and Rona as well as Applecross Sands, a spectacular large sandy inlet backed by expansive bright green dunes.

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7.97 km

Applecross Sands Beach

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Typical of Ross-shire beaches on the Applecross peninsula. White sand and blue waters, with good views of the northern tip of Raasay on a clear day. If you have time …

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10.9 km

Waterfall Near A832 Coast Road

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Dramatic waterfall spot close to the edge of this scenic coast road.

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18.8 km

Loch nan Eun

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Beautifully located small lakes high up near the road.

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21.5 km

Alte Steine mit Blick auf Loch Torridon

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Two Standing Stones near the street - one is fake - but the other one could be an real old one. Nice view from the stones down to loch Torridon.

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42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.3 km

283 m

234 m

Surfaces

42.3 km

283 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

8°C

5°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

January 22, 2026,Etappe 2 - Scottish Highlands (Applecross Coast Road)

In the second stage of this three-part tour through the Scottish Highlands, you start from Applecross and drive along lonely, hilly roads that hug the coast as you cross this wide peninsula.

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