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Applecross Pass and Viewpoint – Bealach na Bà loop from Lochcarron

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Applecross Pass and Viewpoint – Bealach na Bà loop from Lochcarron

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Applecross Pass and Viewpoint – Bealach na Bà loop from Lochcarron

02:50

38.3km

880m

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 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

71 m

Lochcarron Village and Loch Carron

Highlight • Lake

Lochcarron is a pretty village of white-washed cottages on the shore of Loch Carron in the Wester Ross region of Scotland.

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2

19.2 km

Applecross Pass and Viewpoint

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The pass remains unforgettable.

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3

19.4 km

Bealach na Bà

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Respect to whoever makes it up here‼️

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4

21.2 km

Viewpoint of Coire na Ba Glacial Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Excellent viewpoint where the single track road snakes up the side of a spectacular U-shaped glacial valley. Here the gradient starts getting much steeper.

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5

25.9 km

View Over Loch Kishorn

Highlight • Lake

An interesting information point and a scenic view over Loch Kishorn. At this point the gradient is gentle but it gets stepper the higher you get.

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6

29.2 km

View of Loch Kishorn and the Applecross Peninsula

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great spot to enjoy the views across the loch and the mountains on the Applecross Peninsula.

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7

30.8 km

Roadside Waterfalls Between Lochcarron and Kishorn

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A scenic cycle between Lochcarron and Kishorn with raging waterfalls in full view.

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B

38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

17.9 km

123 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

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7°C

92 %

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