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Cycling in North Ayrshire
Road cycling in North Ayrshire covers 3 routes from Isle of Arran and Lamlash, with climbs up to 827 m over 60-90 km rides.
North Ayrshire offers three road routes starting from Isle of Arran (2 routes) and Lamlash (1 route). These range from 60 to 90 km in length, with climbs between 562 m and 827 m.
Routes include a 90 km loop around the Isle of Arran with 827 m of climbing, and two point-to-point routes: Lamlash to Isle of Arran (66 km, 608 m climbing), and Brodick to Corrie via the String Road (60 km, 562 m climbing).
What the riding is like
The terrain features a mixture of flat and climbing sections, with an average of 56% flat and 22% climbing over routes between 60 and 90 km. Gradient analysis shows 9.8 km above 5%, 0.6 km above 8%, and 0.4 km above 10%, with the steepest 500 m block at 10.3%. The surfaces are nearly entirely paved (99%). The notable climbs include the route around Isle of Arran reaching 827 m and the climbs on the routes from Lamlash and Brodick.
Cycling infrastructure
Routes cover 211 km of roads including 59% minor roads, 36% main roads, 3% quiet streets, with 2.4 km of cycle paths. There are 76.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 101.6 km of roads with speed limits over 80 km/h.
Best time to ride
The best months for riding are June to August, with daily high temperatures averaging 16–17°C in those months. Recorded rides took place in August and September when highs average 15–17°C.
Riding in North Ayrshire in numbers
- 3
- 215 km
- 90 km
- 827 m
Where to start in North Ayrshire
Rides in North Ayrshire
When to ride North Ayrshire
Best months: Jun to Aug.
7°4°J20
8°4°F19
8°5°M18
10°6°A13
13°9°M16
16°11°J17
17°13°J18
17°13°A19
15°11°S17
13°9°O20
10°7°N18
9°5°D22
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