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Cycling in Highland

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Highland, United Kingdom offers two road routes from Lochcarron and Tornapress, with climbs up to 748 m over 14-29 km.

On the road in Highland

The region has two road rides starting from Lochcarron and Tornapress. From Lochcarron, the Applecross route covers 29 km with 748 m of climbing. From Tornapress, the Bealach na Bà route is 14 km long with 616 m of climbing. Both are point-to-point routes, ranging from 14 to 29 km in length.

Climbing on these routes is substantial, with climbing between 616 m and 748 m. The terrain includes significant elevation gains, featuring well-known climbs such as Bealach na Bà. The rides can be best tackled in summer months, considering the recorded temperatures and riding scores.

What the riding is like

The rides are road-based with substantial climbing, featuring significant elevation changes over relatively short distances. Route lengths vary from 14 km to 29 km, with climbing between 616 m and 748 m. Both routes are point-to-point, with the biggest climbs including Applecross and Bealach na Bà, the latter accessed from Tornapress. The terrain is challenging with steep gradients implied by high climbing over short distances.

Best time to ride

The best time to ride is from June to August, with daily high temperatures reaching 16-17°C, matching the highest riding scores.

Riding in Highland in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

30
Routes
1,963 km
In total
115 km
Longest ride
1,552 m
Most climbing

Where to start in Highland

When to ride Highland

Typical conditions by month, 20152024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: Jul to Aug.

6°2°J19
6°2°F18
8°2°M18
10°4°A15
14°7°M17
16°10°J17
17°11°J20
17°11°A20
15°10°S17
12°7°O20
8°4°N18
7°3°D20
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 20 km/h from the SW

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