Applecross Pass (Bealach na Bà)
Gaelic for Pass of the Cattle, this is the most alpine and technically demanding road in Great Britain. Boasts the steepest ascent of any road pass in the UK, rising from sea level to 2,053 feet via single-track tarmac with tight passing places, culminating in a dramatic amphitheater of hairpin switchbacks with 20% gradients. Toll-free. Impassable during winter snow and ice. Demands hill-start confidence and etiquette in yielding to climbing traffic at passing bays.
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.
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How many curves and miles is Applecross Pass (Bealach na Bà)? ▼
Applecross Pass (Bealach na Bà) spans 11 miles and packs approximately 65 curves (5.9 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 20 ft - 2,053 ft (626m Pass of the Cattle) and technical rating 9/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Tornapress / Kishorn, Highlands, Scotland, UK (Latitude 57.4136, Longitude -5.5786) and finishes at Applecross Village, Highlands, Scotland, UK (Latitude 57.4328, Longitude -5.8128).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
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