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.
Route Summary
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- Distance
- 60 miles / 96 km
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- Time
- 12 hours
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- Ascent
- 6,532 feet / 1,991 m
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- Difficulty Level
- Strenuous
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- Terrain
- Road
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- Start Point
- Torridon
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- End Point
- Torridon
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- 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
Route Description
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Gallery
Always Sunny in Shieldaig
Foreboding Mist
Russel Burn Bridge
Russel Burn
Bealach na Bá
Hairpin Bends
Bikes on the Bends
Tired Boats

I Eat Babies for Breakfast
Winding Lane, Applecross
Waysigns, Applecross
Cyclist on road between rockface near Applecross
Waterfall

Kalnakill and Distant Rona

Stream
Over the Sea to Skye
Torridon
Applecross Sheep
Applecross Coo
Torridon
Loch Torridon
Undulating Route
Torridon Ahead
Loch Torridon
Blind Corners
Above Arheslaig
Red Roof Cottage, Ardheslaig
Final Stretches
Sleeping Rough in Kinloch
Route Reviews
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