Cycling in Balivanich
1 cycling route from Balivanich, Western Isles, United Kingdom, 73 km, 73 km mapped in all, with up to 129 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (2 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 85% paved, 45% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 73 km
- Biggest day
- 129 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- 85% paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Longest gap
- 26 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 85% paved · 2% gravel or unpaved.
- Roads
- 45% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- No services
- 26 km on Balivanich to Ardmore.
Cycling guide to Balivanich
Balivanich serves as the start of a 73.3 km point-to-point route to Ardmore that passes through numerous villages including Àird, Creagorry, and Daliburgh. The route covers a total elevation gain of 129 m, with the highest point reaching 49 m. Cyclists encounter many small settlements as they travel across the Western Isles, with four railway stations near the route for potential access. This route mainly follows paved surfaces, offering a consistent riding experience across the islands, and covers 32.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes.
The route encounters a long stretch of 25.5 km without services, requiring riders to plan accordingly. Most of the way is paved, with just 2% on gravel or unpaved surfaces. The climb at 58.6 km is the most significant on the route, with an average gradient of 2.2% sustained over 2.2 km, peaking at 4.2%. This ride connects several small communities, making it suitable for exploring the Western Isles' dispersed settlements.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain along the route is mostly flat to gently rolling with a moderate climb starting at 58.6 km that rises 49 m over 2.2 km at an average gradient of 2.2%, peaking at 4.2%. The highest elevation reached is 49 m. The profile suggests mild undulations rather than steep or mountainous terrain.