National Cycle Route 7 in Scotland covers 240 km over three stages from Dull to Alloway. The route moves generally southwards, connecting small towns, villages and urban areas in central Scotland.
The first stage from Dull to Callander is 65.4 km with 547 m of climbing. It includes several moderate climbs, such as a 5.2 km climb gaining 161 m at an average gradient of 3.1%. The highest point on this stage is 294 m. This stage passes through Kenmore, Killin, Lochearnhead, Strathyre and Kilmahog among other places, and has 25 water or food stops.
Stage two leads 100.2 km from Callander to Paisley with 607 m of elevation gain. There are four main climbs, the longest being 4.8 km with 176 m gained at 3.7%, plus others up to 3.2 km long. The highest elevation reached is 252 m. The stage passes many towns including Drymen, Aberfoyle, Dumbarton, Clydebank, Glasgow and Paisley, with 33 water or food stops.
The final stage runs 74.5 km from Paisley to Alloway, mostly flat with 178 m of climbing and a maximum elevation of 75 m. It passes through Johnstone, Kilwinning, Irvine, Troon and Ayr before reaching Alloway, and offers 36 water or food stops. No climbs are listed on this stage.
Recorded months and temperatures are not specified. The route alternates between rural roads with climbs in the first two stages and more urban or coastal terrain in the last stage. The number of stops suggests food and water are readily available throughout the tour.
