Isle of Skye: Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing pass
42 miles (67 km), 1 hr 20 min, intermediate
Photo: הגמל התימני, CC BY-SA 4.0, resizedMotorcycle ride in Scotland
Bealach na Bà and the Applecross coast
42 miles (68 km), 1 hr 55 min, advanced
One of the most spectacular roads in Scotland. From Lochcarron, the Bealach na Bà climbs to over 600 m on a single-track road with 20% gradients and alpine hairpins, then drops down to Applecross, facing the Isle of Skye. The way back follows the wild coast to Shieldaig. Use the passing places and avoid the road in bad weather.
Stops along the way
- SStart: Lochcarron
- 1Tornapress, after 6 miles (10 km)
- 2Bealach na Bà, after 12 miles (19 km)
- 3Applecross, after 18 miles (28 km)
- 4Kenmore, after 34 miles (55 km)
- FFinish: Shieldaig, after 42 miles (68 km)
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Photos along the route
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