The Road to Applecross, or the Bealach na Bà is considered as one of best riding routes in Britain. This curvy mountainous road is located in the Applecross peninsula, Highland, Scotland. The pass itself is one of the best ‘Alpine’ stretches of road in the British Isles but when combined with the ride to the start and away from the village of Applecross, it compares with the best rides found anywhere in the world. Put simply, a motorcycle tour up the west coast of Scotland is a must.
Bealach na Bà, meaning pass of the cattle, was used in earlier days to drive cattle from Applecross and surrounding settlements to other parts of the Highlands. This single track road that was built in 1822 has some Alpine-like hairpin bends which switch back and forth up the hillside, thus considered as one of the most challenging drives in Scotland.
The zone is prone to heavy mist and can be dangerous in low visibility conditions. Do not travel this pass in severe weather conditions. It has a well-deserved reputation for being dangerous because of unpredictable snowstorms and blizzards, and driving under these conditions, can be extremely challenging.
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