Applecross Peninsula

Cycling the Applecross Peninsula is an unforgettable adventure. This challenging route includes a climb over the mighty Bealach na Bá, vistas over the sea to Skye and the beautiful landscape of Torridon.

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Red Roof Cottage, Ardheslaig, Strathcarron

Route Summary

Distance

60 miles / 96 km
Time

12 hours
Ascent

6,532 feet / 1,991 m
Difficulty Level

Strenuous
Terrain

Road
Start Point

Torridon
End Point

Torridon
How to Get There

Torridon is linked by bus service from Strathcarron. Alternatively, the route can also be altered to start from Strathcarron Railway Station
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Route Description

Torridon
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Shieldaig
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Loch an Loin
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Loch Kishorn
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Bealach na Bá
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Applecross
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Loch Torridon
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Torridon

Applecross Peninsula printable map

Gallery

Green fields above the village of Shieldaig, Strathcarron — Always Sunny in Shieldaig

Mist in the hills as seen from the foot of the Bealach na Bá — Foreboding Mist

Russel Burn Bridge at the foot of the Bealach na Bá — Russel Burn Bridge

Russel Burn at the foot of the Bealach na Bá — Russel Burn

Mist near the top of the Bealach na Bá — Bealach na Bá

Hairpin bend roads on the Bealach na Bá — Hairpin Bends

Folding bikes and hairpin bend roads on the Bealach na Bá — Bikes on the Bends

Old and worn row boats in Applecross — Tired Boats

Bull terrier dog relaxing in Applecross — I Eat Babies for Breakfast

A winding, tree-lined lane in Applecross — Winding Lane, Applecross

Waysigns in Applecross — Waysigns, Applecross

Leaving Applecross Bay — Cyclist on road between rockface near Applecross

Waterfall near Applecross — Waterfall

Cottage in Kalnakill, Applecross Peninsula — Kalnakill and Distant Rona

Stream near Kalnakill, Applecross Peninsula — Stream

View over the sea to Skye from Applecross — Over the Sea to Skye

View of Torridon — Torridon

Sheep among the heather near Cuaig, Applecross Peninsula — Applecross Sheep

Highland Cow near Fearnmore, Applecross Peninsula — Applecross Coo

Panorama of Torridon Hills — Torridon

Cyclist rides along coast of Loch Torridon, Applecross Peninsula — Loch Torridon

Cyclist rides uphill on a single track road, Applecross Peninsula — Undulating Route

Cyclist rides on single track road toward Torridon, Applecross Peninsula — Torridon Ahead

Hills along edge of Loch Torridon, Applecross Peninsula — Loch Torridon

Winding blind corner bend in the road along Loch Torridon, Applecross Peninsula — Blind Corners

Misty mountain view of Torridon from Above Arheslaig, Applecross Peninsula — Above Arheslaig

Picturesque Red Roof Cottage, often photographed by tourists, Ardheslaig, Applecross Peninsula — Red Roof Cottage, Ardheslaig

Applecross Peninsula — Final Stretches

Abandoned old-fashioned iron bedframe overtaken by the heather, Applecross Peninsula — Sleeping Rough in Kinloch

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