Bealach Beag (Shieldaig and Applecross circuit)
Cycle Routes
Arguably the toughest 45 mile circuit you could find in the UK, this route crosses the 2056 foot high Bealach Na Ba to Applecross. However, the wonderful views are ample reward for the amount of effort required.
Start from the picturesque village of Shieldaig and follow the A896 south towards Kishorn. A fairly steady climb is followed by a descent before a right turn leads across the bridge at the head of Loch Kishorn. Shortly afterwards the climbing starts, finishing 7 miles later up a set of hairpin bends. A similar length of descent then follows into the village of Applecross. A right turn at the foot of the hill leads to a fairly straightforward section round Applecross bay and northwards up the coast. However the hard work isn’t over as the road becomes increasingly hilly near the north end of the peninsula and there are numerous ups and downs all the way back to Shieldaig.
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Campbell House
Campbell House is in a central village position overlooking Shieldaig Loch and Island with...
0.07 miles awayMinch View
Welcome to Minch View.
0.08 miles awayThe Cottage, Corran, Shieldaig
The Cottage is a traditional stone cottage set on the shore of Loch Shieldaig in the picturesque...
0.17 miles away
Aurora Bed And Breakfast
Ann provides kind, thoughtful hospitality in a stunning coastal village; near Applecross and the...
0.26 miles awayDoireaonar Log Cabin TURTOLA
Finnish log cabin overlooking Loch Shieldaig to Shieldaig village and the Torridon mountains.
0.54 miles awayCaladh, Torridon
Caladh (pronounced Cala), Gaelic for The Haven, is a modern bungalow sleeping 5 - 9 people. It is...
2.6 miles awayCriche Cottage
Criche Cottage is located in the village of Alligin in Wester-Ross, an area famous for its natural...
3.02 miles awayCraig Cottage ~ Applecross Peninsula
Luxury Self-Catering holiday cottage near the small township of Kenmore on the beautiful Applecross...
3.68 miles awayThe Torridon Hotel
Set in 58 acres of parkland at the end of a magnificent sea loch, The Torridon has one of the most...
4.59 miles awayThe Torridon Inn
The Torridon Inn lies close to the shores of Loch Torridon with wonderful views of the Torridon...
4.59 miles awayAnnat Lodge
Spacious detached cottage set in private and secure garden.
5.14 miles awayFerroch
Luxury accommodation in a converted croft house set amidst stunning scenery on the shores of Loch...
5.14 miles awayRowan Cottage - Applecross Peninsula
Luxury self catering cottage on the Applecross peninsula close to Lochcarron, Shieldaig and...
5.19 miles awayGlen Cottage - Torridon
Nestled at the foot of dramatic mountains, and enclosed in its own private garden, Glen Cottage is...
5.39 miles awayStalker's Cottage - Torridon
Welcome to Stalker's Cottage - Torridon
5.39 miles awayTigh Ruaraidh
Tigh Ruaraidh is situated right on the coast, 7 miles north of Applecross village and looks out on...
7.99 miles awayHolly's House - Applecross
One bedroom luxury seafront cottage.
7.99 miles awayLochcarron Holiday Properties
Welcome to the home of Lochcarron Holiday Properties. The West Coast of Scotland is an area of...
10.3 miles awayPathend Bed & Breakfast
Helen and Adrian welcome you to Pathend, our Victorian former Factors house, set in the picturesque...
10.32 miles awayRockvilla Hotel And Restaurant
Personally run small hotel at centre of this coastal village.
10.32 miles awayNew Lodge, New Kelso
An impressive and extremely comfortable lodge with luxury features including - ceilidh shed, double...
10.7 miles awayCruinn- leum
Welcome to a Cruin-leum, a luxurious stone round house over looking the crofting township of...
11.35 miles awayRose & Woodside Cottages
Two waterside cottages situated in a very beautiful and peaceful location five miles west of the...
11.57 miles awayLotta Dubh
Comfortable family run B&B in Ardaneaskan, 6 miles from Lochcarron.
11.6 miles awayShieldaig Lodge
Perhaps just once in a lifetime, you might find that idyllic refuge which comes to represent what...
11.68 miles awayGlendale House
Comfortable self-catering apartments complete with Heated Swimming Pool and Lounge Bar providing...
11.71 miles awayStationmasters Hostel
Stationmasters Hostel, built for the train station manager in 1880, sits on the shore of Lochcarron...
12.38 miles awayPlockton Cottages
Plockton Cottages are spectacularly situated in one of the most beautiful villages in Scotland, the...
12.4 miles awayArdsheen
Delightful setting, lovely garden and superb views overlooking the sea and Badachro village.
12.42 miles awayRona Canna
Badachro is a picturesque old fishing community on the magnificent north west coast of Scotland....
12.43 miles awayHarbour Street Self Catering Cottage
Traditional Highland cottage overlooking harbour, large lounge, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom with...
12.54 miles awayPortachullin Holidays
Suitable for boats and windsurfers.
12.58 miles away
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