Bealach Mor
Info: New entries for this event closed on Wednesday 7th September 2022.
| Entry Fee | £45.00 |
The Bealach is the UK’s biggest road climb with a 626m ascent from sea level in just 10km. It is set in a fabulous unspoilt landscape with outstanding views of the sea and the hills. The Applecross Peninsula is renowned as a gem in Scotland’s crown of natural wonders
The Bealach Mor, at 144km, is the bigger brother of the Bealach Beag (78km) which takes place in May.
The route will take you east from Kinlochewe near beautiful Loch Maree to the wide canvass of Achnasheen and its surrounding hills. From there you head south on a fine new road down through Glen Carron to the sea at picturesque Lochcarron. Things get tough now as the road swings sharply upward for the main climb to Bealach-na-Ba. The section of road from Tornapress up the Bealach and down to Applecross campsite is closed for the event.
The reward is great as a massive vista over the west coast and the Isle of Skye opens before you as you plunge down to sea level again at Applecross. The hard work is not over as the next section around the north of the peninsula has hardly any flat as it clings to the coast, past rocky cliffs and sandy coves. Finally you pass through the charming village of Sheildaig nestling in the shelter of its loch and the final section begins. Weary legs will be revived through rugged Glen Torridon overshadowed by the massive craggy bulk of Liatach and its sisters on the famous ridge. Finally, relief is at hand with a gentle descent back to the finish at Kinlochewe.
There will be a timing station at the bottom of the Bealach and another at the top. If you want your time on the climb recorded and be eligible to compete to become the Highlands answer to Chris Froome you must stop and ‘dib’ at both!
We are extremely grateful to all the local communities in which we host our sportives throughout the year. Without the support and involvement of the community they would not be possible. For both Bealach events we are delighted to be supporting Applecross Community Company ://www.applecrosscommunitycompany.org We will donate £1.50 for every rider that crosses the Bealach in the Bealach Beag & Bealach Mor events.
Please note, once entered you will receive all necessary 'on the day' instructions and information required by email in the week leading up to the event.
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