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Bealach na Bà Pass

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Bealach na Bà Pass

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Location: Applecross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Cyclist Magazine

August 4, 2020

Cycling

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

Maddy Rietberg

August 9, 2021

Cycling

Best enjoyed with sun or high clouds, otherwise you won't have much of a view. And if you're going 'round the whole peninsula, save some gas in the tank for the latter half as the hills don't really stop, they just get smaller.

Jonathan Lindsay

May 7, 2022

Road cycling

The Bealach is pretty fearsome from either approach, but climbing from Tornapress probably gives the best descent. The climb itself starts pretty steady with spectacular views of the eastern cliffs …

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