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Applecross Inn – Descent to Applecross loop from Applecross

Bike touring routes & trails

Applecross Inn – Descent to Applecross loop from Applecross

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4.8

(4)

45

riders

Applecross Inn – Descent to Applecross loop from Applecross

01:49

22.6km

680m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.20 km

Camustiel Shop & Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

"We have everything!" - proprietor Seonag when I called ahead to check if they might have a sandwich for a hungry cyclist.

A shop the size of your kitchen that …

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2

4.49 km

Milltown Loch

Highlight • Lake

Milltown Loch is a well-loved feature of the Applecross peninsula. Despite human woodland intervention over centuries, it has become home to a diverse array of wildlife. The local Angling Association leases the loch, making it a haven for biodiversity.

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3

5.49 km

Applecross Inn

Highlight • Settlement

Food, drink & accommodation with fabulous views out across Applecross Bay. Opening times vary seasonally so check applecrossinn.co.uk before visiting.

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4

5.81 km

Applecross Inn and Waterfront

Highlight • Pub

Applecross is a peninsula north-west of Kyle of Lochalsh in the council area of Highland, Scotland. The name Applecross is at least 1,300 years old and is not used locally …

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5

6.21 km

Mountain & Sea Guides

Highlight • Rest Area

Sea Kayaking or Mountain guiding, all year round, for all abilities. A local company, offering unique local knowledge.

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6

13.3 km

Descent to Applecross

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fast descending road after the long climb up.

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7

14.2 km

Bealach na Bà Viewpoint

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Viewpoint at the top of Bealach na Ba. Can be prone to mist. Deers often spotted at this point.

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8

18.5 km

View of Loch Kishorn from Bealach na Bà

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

Surfaces

21.2 km

1.44 km

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