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Cycling in West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire offers three road routes from Balloch, Clydebank and Bonhill, mostly flat with modest climbing and extensive cycle path use.
West Dunbartonshire's cycle network comprises three road routes starting from Balloch, Clydebank and Bonhill. The routes range from 26 km to 110 km in length, with climbing between 45 m and 203 m.
The longest route extends from Bonhill to Ayr, involving the most elevation gain of 203 m. All routes use a high proportion of cycle paths, and the terrain is predominantly flat with small sections of gentle climbing.
What the riding is like
The riding in West Dunbartonshire is mostly flat, with 94% of the terrain classified as flat and modest climbing making up 3%. The steepest 500 m section has an average gradient of 4.9%. Routes vary from 26 km to 110 km, with the longest involving 203 m of climbing. The road surface is predominantly paved (96%) and the route types are exclusively road. The biggest climbs are found on the Bonhill to Ayr route.
Cycling infrastructure
Across the three routes there are 157 km of cycle path, with minor road accounting for 10%, quiet street 8%, and main and major roads combined totaling 4%.
Best time to ride
The best months for riding are June to August, according to the ten-year daily high temperature record.
Riding in West Dunbartonshire in numbers
- 3
- 230 km
- 110 km
- 203 m
Where to start in West Dunbartonshire
Rides in West Dunbartonshire
When to ride West Dunbartonshire
Best months: Jun to Aug.
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