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Nanny’s Café, Shieldaig – Climb Out of Applecross Bay loop from Shieldaig

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Shieldaig

Nanny’s Café, Shieldaig – Climb Out of Applecross Bay loop from Shieldaig

Hard

5.0

(3)

79

riders

Nanny’s Café, Shieldaig – Climb Out of Applecross Bay loop from Shieldaig

04:32

85.6km

1,260m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 41.9 km for 1.31 km

After 43.4 km for 1.43 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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135 m

Nanny’s Café, Shieldaig

Highlight • Cafe

A picturesque west coast village with hotel, shop and kayak hire.

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1.87 km

Coille Creag-loch

Forest

3

11.1 km

Hilltop Lake

Highlight • Lake

A beautifully located small lake near the road.

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4

13.9 km

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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5

33.0 km

6

39.1 km

Climb Out of Applecross Bay

Highlight • Climb

Steady and not too steep, great views out and across the bay.

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7

40.5 km

View of Applecross Bay

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Applecross is the ideal starting point for taking on Bealech na ba, one of the top 100 climbs in the UK. Plenty of cafes to refuel if you're about to …

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52.6 km

Bealach na Bà Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the most scenic parts of the NC500

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85.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.8 km

2.43 km

2.22 km

685 m

622 m

Surfaces

82.2 km

2.68 km

727 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Friday 4 September

15°C

9°C

52 %

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Comments

May 15, 2022,Road Bike Tour Applecross to Torridon
One of the most beautiful rides in the UK. Good Cafes in Shieldaig and Torridon.
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