Bealach na Bà
Applecross, United Kingdom
A single-track pass climbing to 626 m with hairpins and gradients of up to 20 percent between Tornapress and Applecross. Not advised for caravans, large motorhomes or learner drivers; the summit car park looks over to Skye.
- Nearest town
- Applecross, United Kingdom
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 57.4195, -5.6975
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Shieldaig Camping and CabinsCampsite12 km from Bealach na BàTentsCaravansDogs allowed
- The Wee CampsiteCampsite13 km from Bealach na BàTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterDogs allowed
- Reraig caravan siteCampsite16 km from Bealach na Bà · 34 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Torridon Camp SiteCampsite18 km from Bealach na BàTentsDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Ardelve Caravan And Camping ParkCampsite18 km from Bealach na Bà · 25 pitchesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping SkyeCampsite23 km from Bealach na Bà · 26 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Bealach na Bà?
Bealach na Bà is in Applecross, United Kingdom, at GPS 57.4195, -5.6975. It is about 18 km from Torridon.
Can you camp near Bealach na Bà?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Applecross Campsite, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bealach na Bà?
Bealach na Bà is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Wester Ross: Bealach na Bà, Torridon and Loch Maree and Passing places, passes and the Pentland Firth – by motorhome along the North Coast 500 through north-west Scotland.
What is there to see near Bealach na Bà?
Places worth a stop nearby: Plockton (10 km), Eilean Donan (20 km), Old Man of Storr (31 km) and Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (32 km).
When is the best time to visit Bealach na Bà?
Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)