Bealach na Bà

The road from Tornapress to Applecross is one of the steepest big climbs in the UK, with tight hairpins near the top. The summit car park looks across to Skye and the Outer Hebrides on a clear day. It is a proper drive, not a cruise, so pull into passing places and let people by.

Good to know

• Not suitable for learners, large motorhomes or trailers
• Often shut by snow in winter, check before you go
• Take the shore road round via Shieldaig if the pass looks too much

Best time

Clear evening, light is lovely over the Minch

Open

Best April to October

Getting there

Single-track, gradients near 20%, passing places throughout

Vehicles

No campervans

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.