Cycling in Boat of Garten
1 cycling route from Boat of Garten, Highland, United Kingdom, 77 km, 77 km mapped in all, with up to 303 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (4 m of climbing per km on average), mostly mixed-surface routes, 46% paved, 26% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jun to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 77 km
- Biggest day
- 303 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- 46% paved
- Bike
- Gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- Longest gap
- 34 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 46% paved · 45% gravel or unpaved — 35 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 26% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 8 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- No services
- 34 km on National Cycle Route 79.
Cycling guide to Boat of Garten
Boat of Garten in the Highland region of the United Kingdom serves as a starting point for National Cycle Route 79. This point-to-point route covers 76.8 km and passes through several places including Nethy Bridge, Grantown-on-Spey, Aberlour, Elgin, and others. The route features mixed surfaces with 46% paved and 45% gravel or unpaved sections. Cyclists can expect to ride on 20.2 km of main roads without a cycle lane and benefit from 8.2 km of cycle paths along the way. Services are available at points near the route, but there is a longest stretch without services extending 33.9 km. Rail access is possible with three railway stations near the route.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain along this route is varied with gentle to moderate climbs. The biggest climb begins at 24.8 km, lasting 2.2 km with an average gradient of 3.3% and a maximum of 4.9%, rising to 249 m elevation. The highest point on the route reaches 254 m. The mix of paved and gravel surfaces contributes to varied riding conditions.