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Cycling in Perth and Kinross
Riding in Perth and Kinross offers 9 road and mixed routes with varied climbing, starting from 9 towns across 503 km of mostly paved minor and main roads.
There are 9 routes starting from Butterstone, Kinross, Boltachan, Blair Atholl, Logierait, Strathtay, Bridge of Tilt, Kenmore, and Dull. The routes range from 13 to 113 km, with 7 point-to-point routes and 2 loops, mostly on road surfaces with some mixed and gravel.
Climbing varies widely, with the toughest route Bridge of Tilt to Braemar climbing 873 m over 113 km. Average climbing makes up 21% of distance, with gradients occasionally steep, up to 13.4% over 500 m. The riding covers mainly minor roads (40%) and main roads (23%), with some cycle paths and unpaved sections.
What the riding is like
The terrain is rolling with 21% of the route distance climbing and an average gradient partly flat (58%) and partly climbing. The longest ride is 113 km with climbs reaching 873 m. Cycling surfaces are mostly paved (82%) with some unpaved parts (17%). Most of the routes use minor and main roads, with some sections on tracks, quiet streets, and cycle paths. Steep gradients are rare, with only 1 km above 8% and 0.9 km above 10%.
Cycling infrastructure
Across all routes, there are 44.9 km of cycle paths, 116.2 km of main roads without cycle lanes, and 207.6 km of roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Best time to ride
The best months for cycling based on climate and scores are June, July, and August, with daily high temperatures from 17°C to 18°C.
Riding in Perth and Kinross in numbers
- 9
- 503 km
- 113 km
- 873 m
Where to start in Perth and Kinross
Rides in Perth and Kinross
When to ride Perth and Kinross
Best months: Jun to Aug.
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