Cycling in Bo'ness
1 cycling route from Bo'ness, Falkirk, United Kingdom, 106 km, 106 km mapped in all, with up to 618 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (6 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 77% paved, 50 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 106 km
- Biggest day
- 618 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- 77% paved
- Bike
- Gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 77% paved · 22% gravel or unpaved — 23 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 5% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 50 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Bo'ness
Bo'ness is the start point for a 105.5 km point-to-point route to Helensburgh, passing through numerous places including Linlithgow, Polmont, Bonnybridge, Kilsyth, Kirkintilloch, and Balloch. The route covers a variety of landscapes across Falkirk and beyond. Cyclists experience a mix of paved and unpaved surfaces, as well as stretches with and without cycle paths. The ride features several towns and villages, providing multiple options for stops and access to railway stations. Services are available at intervals, with no services for the longest stretch of 11.2 km.
The route climbs a total of 618 m, with the biggest climb starting around 61.5 km. This hill is 2.3 km long with an elevation gain of 102 m at an average gradient of 4.4%, peaking at 170 m. The highest point on the entire route is 171 m. The presence of 12 railway stations near the route offers additional access points for riders or transport options.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is rolling with a total elevation gain of 618 m over 105.5 km. The biggest climb is a moderate 2.3 km ascent averaging 4.4% gradient, reaching up to 7.3%. The highest point on the route is 171 m, indicating no significant mountain climbing. The profile combines paved and gravel surfaces.