Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Parking

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1.81 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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7.00 km

Bealach na Bà Scenic Road

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One of the most scenic parts of the NC500

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59.7 km

View of Loch Kishorn from Bealach na Bà

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There are excellent views looking down the pass towards Loch Kishorn from the hairpin bends near the top of the climb if coming from the East. This vista is obscured at the summit.

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60.2 km

Bealach na Bà Climb from Tornapress

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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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81.8 km

View of Loch Kishorn from Bealach na Bà

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Great view down to Applecross Bay and across to the Isle of Rasaay from the top of Bealach na Ba. Great descent down into Applecross awaits!

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85.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.6 km

12.2 km

110 m

Surfaces

85.5 km

252 m

110 m

Elevation

Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

This route was planned by komoot.

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