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Cycling in Clackmannanshire
Cycling in Clackmannanshire features short to medium routes with moderate climbing, mostly on paved cycle paths and minor roads.
Clackmannanshire offers three road cycling routes starting from Menstrie, Clackmannan, and Dollar. Route lengths range from 9 km to 22 km with climbing between 28 m and 118 m. The longest route is National Cycle Route 764 at 22 km with 118 m of climbing. All routes are point-to-point and primarily use paved surfaces.
The routes mostly follow cycle paths (80% of 39 km) with minor roads and quiet streets composing the remainder. Climbing is moderate, with just 0.2 km above 5% gradient and a maximum 500 m section at 2.6%. Average daily maximum temperatures from June to August reach 17-18°C, making summer months the best time to cycle in this region.
What the riding is like
The riding terrain is mostly flat to gently rolling, as indicated by 76% flat and 14% climbing segments with minimal sections above 5% gradient. Routes vary from 9 km to 22 km, suitable for short rides with moderate effort. The road surfaces are predominantly paved (96%). The biggest climb is on National Cycle Route 764 reaching 118 m elevation gain. Roads are mostly cycle paths and minor roads with very limited sections on main roads and faster roads.
Cycling infrastructure
Across the routes, there are 31.5 km of cycle paths, 12% quiet streets, 7% minor roads and minor sections on main roads without cycle lanes (0.6 km) and roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more (0.3 km).
Best time to ride
The best months to ride are June to August, extending up to September based on the recorded temperatures and riding scores.
Riding in Clackmannanshire in numbers
- 3
- 41 km
- 22 km
- 118 m
Where to start in Clackmannanshire
Rides in Clackmannanshire
When to ride Clackmannanshire
Best months: Jun to Sep.
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