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Cycling in Angus
Road cycling in Angus, United Kingdom features two routes from Arbroath and Monifieth, with rolling terrain and climbing up to 452 m.
Angus offers two road cycling routes starting from the towns of Arbroath and Monifieth. These routes cover a total of 108 km, with lengths ranging between 38 km and 70 km. One route is a point-to-point, while the other is a loop.
The terrain is mostly flat to rolling, with climbing varying from 188 m to 452 m per route. The longest route, from Arbroath to Stonehaven, climbs 452 m over 70 km. Route surfaces are predominantly paved, with some unpaved sections and cycle paths making up a significant portion of the distance.
What the riding is like
The riding terrain in Angus is mainly flat with some rolling sections, reflected in an average of 14% climbing and 71% flat terrain. The steepest recorded gradient over 500 m is 8.5%. Routes typically range from 38 km to 70 km in length. The road mix includes 42% minor roads, 25% cycle paths, and some main roads, with 89% of surfaces paved and small amounts unpaved. The most climbing is on the Arbroath to Stonehaven route, reaching 452 m in height.
Cycling infrastructure
Across the routes, there are 29 km of cycle paths, 9.3 km of main roads without cycle lanes, and 10.7 km of roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Best time to ride
The best months to ride are from June to September, when daily high temperatures range from 16°C to 18°C.
Riding in Angus in numbers
- 2
- 108 km
- 70 km
- 452 m
Where to start in Angus
Rides in Angus
When to ride Angus
Best months: Jun to Sep.
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