Hairpin Bends, Bealach na Bà

Hairpin Bends, Bealach na Bà

ID: QZP40_CARD_0632 DESCRIPTION: This is a narrow road that branches off the A896 from Lochcarron to Shieldaig, and crosses the hills to Applecross. This bleak and exposed road, which rises from sea level at Applecross to over 2,000ft at the summit six miles inland, features a particularly steep and winding section known as Bealach na Bà - the pass of the cattle - and is regularly closed during the winter. The name Applecross is at least 1300 years old and is used locally to refer to the 19th century village with the pub and post office, lying on the small Applecross Bay, facing the Inner Sound, on the opposite side of which lies the Inner Hebridean island of Raasay. The small River Applecross flows into the bay at Applecross. Applecross is also the name of the local estate. PLACENAME: Bealach na Ba DISTRICT: Lochcarron OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ROSS: Applecross PERIOD: 1930s; 1940s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Highland Libraries' Postcard Collection Asset ID: 32552 KEYWORDS: