Bealach na Bà (Applecross Pass)
Applecross road · Tornapress (Kishorn) → Applecross · Scotland
- Length
- 11 miles
- Drive time
- 35 min
- Type
- Technical road
- Region
- Scotland
Before you go: ⚠ Single-track with passing places; hairpins to 626 m; closes in winter snow; unsuitable for caravans
Britain's greatest mountain road: an alpine-style single-track climb to 626 m with genuine switchbacks and a view over the Inner Sound to Skye that stops people mid-sentence. The famous warning sign at the bottom means it — check conditions first.
Highlights of the Bealach na Bà (Applecross Pass)
- True alpine hairpins
- Skye panorama from the summit
- Applecross Inn seafood at the end
Where to stop
- Applecross Inn — Famous seafood right on the shore — the reward at the far end (booking wise in summer)
- Bealach na Bà summit — Car park at 626 m with the Skye panorama — weather permitting
Drive the Bealach na Bà (Applecross Pass)
Open Bealach na Bà (Applecross Pass) on the map → ⬇ Download GPX
GPX works with Garmin, TomTom, Beeline and most bike sat-navs. Free, no sign-up — these are indicative waypoints, so follow the road signs, not the arrow.
Plot it, add it to a club run with a meeting point and pit stops, then share the whole trip as one link. Free, no account, works offline.
Route research: Venture Bound
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