Scotland · Applecross, Torridon and West Coast
A 224 km loop from Lochcarron
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Why this ride
Big sky, single-track discipline and one of Britain’s great rider days. This road trip is shaped as a ride, not as a shortcut: leave the start cleanly, use the first checkpoint for fuel and weather discipline, then let the middle 90 km be the part you remember. The best part sits around Bealach na Bà, Torridon mountain view, while Lochcarron fuel gate and Applecross lunch coast keep the day practical instead of turning it into a fuel hunt. Check the selected map before departure: scenic sections, transfer sections, speed/control reminders, risk points and the GPX checkpoint order are deliberately visible so the route is understandable before the engine starts. Ride it early if the area is popular, keep the photo stops legal, and shorten the route if weather, daylight or energy stops agreeing with the plan.
Roadbook
- Lochcarron fuel gate
fuel
Fuel at 0 km. Next is Bealach na Bà.
- Bealach na Bà
pass
You top out here; the road stops climbing. Next is Applecross lunch coast.
- Applecross lunch coast
food
A break here at 112 km. Next is Torridon mountain view.
- Torridon mountain view
photo
Torridon mountain view, late in the day. Next is Lochcarron.
- Back to Lochcarron
finish
Back at Lochcarron. That is the ride.
Where this sits
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