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Bealach na Bà Climb from Applecross

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Bealach na Bà Climb from Applecross

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Bealach na Bà Climb from Applecross

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Cycling

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(2)

Location: Applecross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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April 8, 2025

Road cycling

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.

May 15, 2022

Road cycling

Despite the climb only being 600m Bealach na Ba has real alpine feel to it. It is quite spectacular. Best ridden East to west, then topped of with a drink at the Applecross Inn at the bottom of the beautiful and fun descent.

December 2, 2020

Road cycling

This is the easier way to climb Bealach na Ba, but going from the other direction would have created a ridiculous diversion!

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#1.

Both sides of Bealach na Ba (Top 100 Climbs) from Shieldaig

64.8km

03:42

1,490m

1,490m

Cycle both sides of Bealach na Ba from Shieldaig, a difficult 40.2-mile road cycling route with 4895 feet of elevation gain.

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#2.

Bealach na Bà Pass – Descent to Applecross loop from Camusterrach

42.8km

02:48

1,350m

1,350m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 8.58 km

Uphill 620 m

Downhill 0 m

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Location: Applecross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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