Bealach na Bà Pass – Descent to Applecross loop from Achnashellach

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Bealach na Bà Pass – Descent to Applecross loop from Achnashellach

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Bealach na Bà Pass – Descent to Applecross loop from Achnashellach

09:26

145km

2,010m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.9 km

Lochcarron Village and Loch Carron

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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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22.9 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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24.5 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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34.9 km

Descent to Applecross

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A fast descending road after the long climb up.

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68.8 km

Coastal Road to Shieldaig with Views of Loch Torridon

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This small and mostly quiet road hugs the coastline along the northern shores of the Applecross Peninsula, from the north-west tip to the village of Shieldaig.

It's an absolutely incredible stretch with mind-blowing views along the undulating road, enjoy!

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74.6 km

Viewpoint

80.8 km

Coille Creag-loch

Forest

87.2 km

View of Ben Sheildaig, Sgurr na Bana Mhoraire, and the Sea

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Stunning views of Ben Sheildaig, Sgurr na Bana Moraire and the sea.

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94.5 km

Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve Scenic Road

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Nice rolling road running along side Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. Great views a good road surface, but it can get busy at peak times especially in the summer.

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110 km

Gorsebush Café

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Delightful little cafe, much-loved among cyclists and hikers of the area and beyond, offering lots of local charm, great food and drink in quaint crockery.

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145 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.2 km

56.7 km

2.02 km

900 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

142 km

1.48 km

675 m

257 m

200 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

11°C

6°C

56 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 11, 2022,NC 500 - 2022 - 3.Etappe

The beast!!! The Beleach na Ba doesn't get its reputation for nothing, as it is considered the toughest/longest climb in the entire British Isles. Unfortunately it was windy, foggy (no view) and quite cold at 5 degrees. The descent was also extremely strenuous thanks to the side wind. But I was rewarded by the view towards Applecross.
After a 4km …

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