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Bealach na Bà from Tornapress

Tornapress, United KingdomRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

14 km
Distance
616 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
616 m
Distance
14 km
Elevation (m)02004006008000 km5 km10 km14 kmHighest point622 m at 9.6 kmStart0 kmFinish14 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists prepared for a short but steep climb with significant elevation gain over 13.7 km.

A 13.7 km point-to-point climb from Tornapress to Bealach na Bà, ascending 616 m on the C1087.

Starting near Tornapress at about 5 m elevation, the route immediately begins climbing at 1.3 km and continues ascending for 8.4 km gaining 605 m at an average gradient of 7.2%, with the steepest section reaching 13.7%. The highest point is at 622 m reached around 9.7 km. The route then descends for 3.9 km dropping 418 m. The entire 13.7 km route is on paved minor roads, mainly the C1087. Despite the minor road status, all 13.8 km traveled are classified as fast roads with speed limits over 80 km/h. The first half of the ride has 74% of the total elevation gain. The gradient statistics show 6.3 km climbing over 5%, including 3.3 km over 8%, and 1.1 km exceeding 10%. There are no cafés, shops, water points, or bike shops directly on the route. The closest food and drink option, The Bealach Café & Gallery, lies 31 m off route near the start, as does the viewpoint Bealach na Bà near 9.9 km. There is no known facility to bail out. Peaks near the road include Sgùrr a' Chaorachain at 792 m (6.5 km), Meall Gorm at 708 m (8.3 km), and Creag Gorm at 608 m (10.6 km).

Highlights

  • Bealach na Bà viewpoint at 9.9 km
  • Climb of 616 m over 8.4 km averaging 7.2%
  • Peaks near route: Sgùrr a' Chaorachain, Meall Gorm, Creag Gorm

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Lochcarron climb1.3 km8.4 km605 m7.2 %13.7 %622 m

High point 622 m at 9.7 km; low point 5 m. Passes beneath Sgùrr a' Chaorachain, Meall Gorm, Creag Gorm.

Lochcarron climb · starts at 1.3 km

8.4 km at 7.2% · 606 m
100200300400500600ELEVATION (M)5.0%6.2%8.4%8.9%13%8.7%5.1%0 km12345678.4 kmDISTANCE (KM)Lochcarron climb · 622 mSTEEPEST 12.5%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
100% minor road
Fast roads
13.8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
C1087 (14 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
64% climbing · 28% descending · 8% flat
Steep sections
6.3 km over 5% · 3.3 km over 8% · 1.1 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 13.5% at 7.6 km
Longest descent
3.9 km from 9.7 km, dropping 418 m

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmThe Bealach Café & Gallery · café · 30 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 9.9 km — Bealach na Bà (viewpoint, 626 m)

At the start

  • The Bealach Café & Gallery · café · 30 m

Stay after this ride

  • Hartfield House · hostel · 3.6 km from the finish
  • Applecross Inn · hotel · 3.8 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
59 min

Know before you go

  • No café, shop or water for 13.7 km
  • 13.8 km on fast roads with speed limits above 80 km/h
  • Steepest 500 m section at 13.5% gradient

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