Bealach na Bà in Wester Ross named among world's top 10 most dangerous roads
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A WESTER Ross scenic route has been listed among the most dangerous roads in the world in a recent ranking.
The Top 10 put together by car insurance company StressFreeCarRental.com has included the Bealach na Bà among the deadliest roads in the world.
Located in the Applecross peninsula, the road took the 9th place on the list.
The narrow and mountainous pass, which boasts the steepest ascent of any road in the UK at 2,054 feet is marked by sharp hairpin twists and turns and steep gradients approaching 17 per cent.
A spokesperson for StressFreeCarRental.com said: “Drivers are urged to proceed with extreme caution while attempting to tackle any of the most dangerous roads in the world.
“Whether someone is an exceptionally experienced driver or overconfident, is it not worth taking any chances.
“Motorists should always drive with caution and follow extra safety measures such as slowing down and being extra observant when navigating these roads. But really you should avoid these dangerous roads altogether.
“One wrong move on these roads will end in almost certain death for drivers.”
Topping the list is the Skippers Canyon Road in New Zealand, followed by El Caracol (connecting Chile and Argentina) and North Yungas Road in Bolivia.
The Snake Pass in the Peak District was another UK entry making the list.
