Sgurr a' Chaorachain, Beallach na Ba
The Hill - Sgur a' Chaorachain North Top View From Sgur a' Chaorachain North Top to wards the South Top, North Shiel Ridge and Kintail in background. Location: Applecross Peninsula, Scottish Highlands Grid Reference: NG 78578 42403 Height: 773m Classification: Corbett Top, Tump The Walk Ascent: 150m Distance: 2.5km there and back (1.5 miles) Terrain: Rough track to radio mast then a few metres on rocky ground. Parking: Bealach na Ba view point [NG 7738 42635] Bealach na Ba and Sgur a' Chaorachain Map In order to get an excellent view all it is really necessary to do is drive up Bealach na Ba and park at the viewpoint. Of course, driving up Bealach na Ba is not for the fainthearted. In winter the road is frequently closed due to snow. Even when it is open, it has the steepest ascent of any road in Britain, and is single track and busy, so you need to be confident in your ability to reverse round hairpin bends if necessary before you set out. However, having surmounted th...