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Bealach na Bà Pass – Descent to Applecross loop from Loch Kishorn

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Bealach na Bà Pass – Descent to Applecross loop from Loch Kishorn

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Bealach na Bà Pass – Descent to Applecross loop from Loch Kishorn

03:35

45.5km

1,300m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.46 km

Beach

Beach

2

4.85 km

Bealach na Bà Pass

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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

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14.3 km

Bealach na Bà Viewpoint

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Viewpoint at the top of Bealach na Ba. Can be prone to mist. Deers often spotted at this point.

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4

22.7 km

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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5

30.2 km

Descent to Applecross

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fast descending road after the long climb up.

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32.3 km

Bealach na Bà

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7

34.1 km

Viewpoint of Coire na Ba Glacial Valley

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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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38.8 km

View Over Loch Kishorn

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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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9

42.1 km

View of Loch Kishorn and the Applecross Peninsula

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

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45.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

4.70 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.4 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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