by stevesavage
Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:39 pm
I've been sent this info - I thought I would share it in case anyone is interested.
Saturday 29th July 2006 @ 09.00hrs
Bealach-na-Ba or Bealach nam Bo (Pass of the Cattle) is the UK’s biggest road climb at 2053ft (626m) from sea level in just 6mls (10k). 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.
Naturally, to make it even better we’ve added another 84mls (133k) over quiet Highland roads, some of which will be closed to traffic, with a further 7,600ft (2,300m) of ascent thrown in for free!
That’s a total of 90 miles (143k) and 9,630ft (2935m) of ascent.
The route will take you 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 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. This is country rarely visited by the tour buses. Finally you pass 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.
This is certain to become one of the UK’s classic sportif events. Be there at the beginning. It is sure to be popular so get your entry in soon before they all go.
Entries will open online as from 18.00 on Friday 21 April 2006 and are on a first come first served basis.
• Only £25 per entrant.
• Goody bag for all entrants
• Certificate for finishers
• Road closures
• Marshalling
• Feed stations
• Electronic timing
• ‘Broom Wagon’
• Route Card
Further details are now on our event web site:
www.bealach-na-ba.co.uk
Saturday 29th July 2006 @ 09.00hrs
Bealach-na-Ba or Bealach nam Bo (Pass of the Cattle) is the UK’s biggest road climb at 2053ft (626m) from sea level in just 6mls (10k). 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.
Naturally, to make it even better we’ve added another 84mls (133k) over quiet Highland roads, some of which will be closed to traffic, with a further 7,600ft (2,300m) of ascent thrown in for free!
That’s a total of 90 miles (143k) and 9,630ft (2935m) of ascent.
The route will take you 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 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. This is country rarely visited by the tour buses. Finally you pass 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.
This is certain to become one of the UK’s classic sportif events. Be there at the beginning. It is sure to be popular so get your entry in soon before they all go.
Entries will open online as from 18.00 on Friday 21 April 2006 and are on a first come first served basis.
• Only £25 per entrant.
• Goody bag for all entrants
• Certificate for finishers
• Road closures
• Marshalling
• Feed stations
• Electronic timing
• ‘Broom Wagon’
• Route Card
Further details are now on our event web site:
www.bealach-na-ba.co.uk