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Scotland · the UK · Category 2
Bealach na Bà indoors
From Tornapress to 627 m: 9.7 km and 627 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Indoors in any weather.
Elevation profile and data
under 4 %4–7 %7–10 %over 10 %per 500 m
How long does Bealach na Bà take?
Estimated times at steady power, 75 kg rider, 9 kg bike, no wind or drafting – computed with the same physics as the app.
| W/kg | Watts | Time | avg km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 150 W | 1:03:54 | 9.1 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 52:01 | 11.2 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 44:07 | 13.2 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 38:30 | 15.1 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 34:19 | 17.0 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 28:28 | 20.4 |
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About Bealach na Bà
The Bealach na Bà rises from sea level to 626 m, making it one of the biggest climbs in Britain. The single-track road to Applecross ends in tight, Alpine-style hairpins.
In rampida you ride the route exactly as it lies on the road: the gradient reaches your trainer metre by metre, the scenery is built from real elevation data and OpenStreetMap. A pacer group can pull you along, and next time you race your own ghost.
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- Open the appOpen rampida in Chrome or Edge and create a free account.
- Pair your trainerConnect your smart trainer or power meter under “Devices”.
- Choose Bealach na BàThe route is ready in the app. Free accounts ride one climb of their choice each month, all others need Pro. Or download the GPX file and load it yourself (free).
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Bealach na Bà from Tornapress?
The climb is 9.7 km long with 627 m of climbing, from 8 m to 627 m. The average gradient is 6.4 %, the steepest kilometre 13.0 %.
How long does Bealach na Bà take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 44:07, at 4 W/kg about 34:19 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Bealach na Bà on a smart trainer?
Yes. The route is ready in rampida (free accounts ride one climb of their choice each month, all others need Pro): ride it in 3D with real terrain. Your FTMS smart trainer follows the gradient. It runs in Chrome or Edge, no install.
What does it cost?
With a free account you ride with no km limit: your own GPX, the monthly challenge and one climb of your choice each month. Every climb, the coach and all workouts are part of Pro.