Cycling in Balallan
1 cycling route from Balallan, Western Isles, United Kingdom, 72 km, 72 km mapped in all, with up to 557 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (8 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 85% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 72 km
- Biggest day
- 557 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Longest gap
- 30 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 85% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- No services
- 30 km on Balallan to Strond.
Cycling guide to Balallan
Balallan in the Western Isles offers cycling routes that head primarily towards Leverburgh and nearby settlements including Arivruach, Aline, and Tarbert. The main route to Strond covers 72.1 km, passing through numerous small places like Bowglass, Ardhasaig, and Scarista. Cyclists encounter a moderate total elevation gain of 557 m along this point-to-point route. The route is mostly paved (92%) with a small portion (2%) of gravel or unpaved surfaces. It includes one significant climb beginning at km 16.6, which lasts 2.8 km and gains 163 m at an average gradient of 5.8%, reaching 192 m elevation at the top. This moderately hilly terrain is situated below an overall high point of 194 m. There are three railway stations close to the route, but cyclists should note a long 30.2 km stretch without any services.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is moderately hilly, with a main climb of 2.8 km gaining 163 m at an average gradient of 5.8%, peaking at 192 m. The highest point along the route is 194 m. Roads are mainly paved, with some gravel sections.