Cycling in Barr
1 cycling route from Barr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom, 11 km, 11 km mapped in all, with up to 138 m of climbing in a day. Hilly riding (13 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 78% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jun to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 11 km
- Biggest day
- 138 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 78% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
Cycling guide to Barr
Barr in South Ayrshire, United Kingdom, serves as the start for the National Byway Girvan Loop, a 10.5 km point-to-point cycling route. This route passes through several places including The Lanes, Knockgerran, Penkill, and Old Dailly. The ride features a continuous paved surface, making it suitable for road bicycles. The route stays within the UK and covers a total elevation gain of 138 m, with the highest point reaching 210 m. Cyclists can experience a notable climb starting from Barr that rises 97 m over 2.9 km with an average gradient of 3.3% and a maximum of 4.8%. The extensive stretch of 8.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes is noteworthy, and there are no nearby railway stations or services along the full distance, meaning riders should prepare accordingly.
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Terrain
The terrain is rolling with a significant climb beginning at the start: a 2.9 km ascent gaining 97 m at an average of 3.3%, max gradient 4.8%, reaching 203 m. The highest elevation on the route is 210 m. The entire route is paved with no unpaved sections.