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Bealach na Bà Pass – Start of Bealach na Bà Climb loop from Sgeir Fhada

Bealach na Bà Pass – Start of Bealach na Bà Climb loop from Sgeir Fhada

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5.0

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Bealach na Bà Pass – Start of Bealach na Bà Climb loop from Sgeir Fhada

03:29

57.5km

1,540m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Bus stop

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19.4 km

Bealach na Bà Pass

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24.6 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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Bealach na Bà Climb from Applecross

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Bealach na Bà from Applecross is a legendary Highland climb, averaging 7% over 9 km with brutal ramps up to 20%. The single-track road winds through jaw-dropping mountain scenery, with hairpin bends, steep gradients, and exposure to wild weather. The tarmac is generally good, but the climb demands pacing—start steady and save energy for the relentless final switchbacks. Stay alert for oncoming vehicles and give yourself space on tight corners. Reach the summit, and you're rewarded with one of the most dramatic views—and descents—in all of the UK.

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38.1 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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45.4 km

Start of Bealach na Bà Climb

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you've already started climbing once over the bridge but this is the official start

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48.0 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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57.0 km

Loch Carron

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Lochcarron is a village situated along the northeastern shore of Loch Carron, a picturesque sea loch on the west coast of Ross and Cromarty in Scotland. The name “Lochcarron” translates to “Loch of rough water,” which aptly describes the area’s scenic surroundings.

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57.5 km

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Bus stop

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36.5 km

21.0 km

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57.5 km

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Bealach na Bà Pass – Start of Bealach na Bà Climb loop from Sgeir Fhada

Bealach na Bà Pass

View of Loch Kishorn from Bealach na Bà

Bealach na Bà Climb from Applecross

View of Loch Kishorn from Bealach na Bà

Start of Bealach na Bà Climb

View of Loch Kishorn and the Applecross Peninsula

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