"Bealach-na-Ba (Pass of the Cattle) is the UK’s biggest road climb. It rises from sea level to 626m altitude
in 10km. You’re unlikely to have ridden it because it’s set in a remote part of the West Highlands, the
Applecross Peninsula, so it’s very beautiful but also difficult to get to. I managed to sneak a trip up the
Bealach in June when I was on holiday. I appreciated the chance to ride the nearest thing we have to a
proper Alpine col..."
For Rod MacFadyen's full article, see: http://www.readingcyclingclub.com/docs/Bealach.pdf