Is Bealach Na Ba One Way?

Bealach Na Ba. One of the most spectacular parts of the journey to Applecross is the Bealach Na Ba (or Pass of the Cattle in English). This is a narrow single track road, so just one lane all the way, with passing places. It rises from sea level to 626m in 9.1km.

How hard is the Bealach na Ba?

The average grade of this great climb is 6.8% and the crux of this climb is from kilometer 4 to 8.5 averaging 9.6%. 56% (5.2 km) of the climb is at 5-10% and 16% (1.5 km) 10-15%. The steepest 500 meters is 14% and there is a continuous kilometer at 13%.

How long is the Bealach na Ba Pass?

The name is Gaelic for Pass of the Cattle. Perhaps the closest to an Alpine pass you will find on these shores, the hairpins are coiled on top of each other on an epic ascent which climbs 623m in total over the course of 8.9km. This single track is one of the most challenging drives in Scotland.