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The Bealach na Ba from The Russel Burn,Applecross 15th May 1996

Bealach na Bà is a winding single track road through the mountains of the Applecross peninsula, in Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands. the Bealach na Bà is just one feature on this road, being its highest point and site of several corries. The historic mountain pass was built in 1822 and is engineered similarly to roads through the great mountain passes in the Alps, with very tight hairpin bends that switch back and forth up the hillside and gradients that approach 20%. 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.

The name is Scottish Gaelic for Pass of the Cattle, as it was historically used as a drovers' road. Bealach na Ba is pronounced Bee-al-uch nu Ba(h).

The Bealach, as it is known for short, is considered unsuitable for learner drivers, large vehicles and motorhomes. The route is often impassable in winter.
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6 comments

Herb Riddle said:

Nice memories of our trip to Applecross too with this one Alan, not that we did any high-level hiking :) Great capture here, thanks for sharing.

Keep safe, Herb
3 years ago

Alan Drury replied to Herb Riddle:

Hi Herb yes its a fantastic view from the top especially if it the first time you go over glad it brought back some happy memories. Best wishes Alan.
3 years ago

Doug Shepherd said:

Great shot Alan, like the depth achieved. Thanks for the interesting notes.
3 years ago

Alan Drury replied to Doug Shepherd:

Hi Doug if you ever go here its worth the drive over and have lunch at The Applecross Inn to. Best wishes Alan
3 years ago

Ste said:

Very nice indeed Alan .. a road we have travelled up and down a few times too :))

Best wishes ... Steve
3 years ago

Alan Drury replied to Ste:

Yes Steve worth the effort getting here .Best Wishes Alan.
3 years ago