How hard is the Bealach na Ba?
One of the greatest climbs in Britain. Bealach-Na-Ba really takes the breath away and offers a great cycling challenge. Starting from near sea-level it rises 626m in 9.1km of uphill – reaching 20% at its steepest gradient. If you wanted to do an ‘everesting’ challenge, it would only take 14.1 times to climb the 8,848m.
Is Bealach na Ba one way?
How hard is the Bealach na Ba? The road is a single track all the way. This twisting, single-track mountain road is one of the highest roads of the country rising up to 626m (2,054ft) above the sea level.
Can you drive Bealach na Ba in a motorhome?
Tackling Scotland’s steepest road Bealach na Ba is a challenge – in a motorhome as well as a bike. A ROAD trip around Wester Ross, taking in part of the epic North 500 coastal route and Scotland’s steepest mountain pass is a memorable adventure in a motorhome.
How steep is the road to Applecross?
It has the steepest ascent of any road climb in the UK, rising from sea level at Applecross to 626 metres (2,054 ft), and is the third highest road in Scotland.
What is the steepest road in Scotland?
Tobermory on the Isle of Mull is best known for its brightly painted waterfront houses, but it also boasts the steepest road in Scotland. Middle Brae tops the list with a gradient of 19.4 per cent.
What is the steepest road in the UK?
Ffordd Penllech How does ‘steepest public road’ in the world sound? With a maximum gradient of 37.45% the Guinness World Records gave Ffordd Penllech that accolade in 2019. It’s certainly the steepest road in the UK.
What’s the highest road in Scotland?
Cairnwell Pass
Cairnwell Pass (Highland) The Cairnwell Pass is a mountain pass on the A93 road between Glenshee and Braemar. The Cairnwell Pass is the highest main road in the United Kingdom, reaching an altitude of 670m (2199 ft).
What is the highest road in Scotland?
Cairnwell Pass (Highland) The Cairnwell Pass is a mountain pass on the A93 road between Glenshee and Braemar. The Cairnwell Pass is the highest main road in the United Kingdom, reaching an altitude of 670m (2199 ft).
How long is the road to Applecross?
The total distance is 11,4 miles. On the top of the pass are parking spaces and a stop here to admire the stunning views is highly recommended. On cloudy days you might not see much so driving this route on a clear day is recommended, but then again, you don’t always have a choice.
Is there only one road to Applecross?
There are two ways of getting to Applecross: a winding coast road from Shielding, to the north on Loch Torridon, with great views all the way; and the Bealach na Ba (Pass of the Cattle). The coastal settlement of Sand, just to the north of Applecross, is the location of a major archaeological site.
Is Applecross worth visiting?
Yes, it is well worth it. I have done it in June in a large motor home without problems.
Is Bealach na Ba on the nc500?
Bealach na Ba mountain pass, on the North Coast 500 in Ross-shire, closed by heavy snow, Police Scotland officers in the Highlands confirm.