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Bealach na Bà Pass
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Tips
Cyclist Magazine
August 4, 2020
Cycling
Proclaimed as one of the UK’s toughest and most magnificent stretches of tarmac, complete with stunning scenery and the greatest amount of ascent of any British road
Maddy Rietberg
August 9, 2021
Cycling
Best enjoyed with sun or high clouds, otherwise you won't have much of a view. And if you're going 'round the whole peninsula, save some gas in the tank for the latter half as the hills don't really stop, they just get smaller.
Jonathan Lindsay
May 7, 2022
Road cycling
The Bealach is pretty fearsome from either approach, but climbing from Tornapress probably gives the best descent. The climb itself starts pretty steady with spectacular views of the eastern cliffs …
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Best routes near Bealach na Bà Pass
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882
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45.5km
03:35
1,300m
1,300m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard
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Distance 8.65 km
Uphill 580 m
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