Bealach Beag – Route and Profile

Bealach Beag Route and Road Closure

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72km

1426m of ascent

The route will take you south east from the picturesque village of Shieldaig down through Glen Shieldaig to  Tornapress.  Things get tough now as the road swings sharply upward for the main climb to Bealach-na-Ba. The section of road from Tornapress up the Bealach and down to Applecross campsite is closed for the event. The reward is great as a massive vista over the west coast and the Isle of Skye opens before you as you plunge down to sea level again at Applecross.  The hard work is not over as the next section around the north of the peninsula has hardly any flat as it clings to the coast, past rocky cliffs and sandy coves. Finally you return to charming Sheildaig nestling in the shelter of its loch.  There the enthusiastic locals will assure you a warm highland welcome (and some good grub!)

See OS Landranger Maps 19,24 & 25

 

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