Cycling in Clackmannan
1 cycling route from Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom, 22 km, 22 km mapped in all, with up to 118 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (5 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 19 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 22 km
- Biggest day
- 118 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 19 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Clackmannan
Clackmannan offers access to National Cycle Route 764, a 22.4 km point-to-point path connecting several towns including Dunfermline and Blairhall. The route passes through Clackmannanshire and is primarily composed of paved surfaces with a small section of gravel. It serves as a link to multiple residential areas and parks, providing a mostly off-road cycling experience with just 0.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes. The presence of two railway stations near the route facilitates easy access for cyclists.
The route's landscape includes a notable climb starting at 9.6 km, ascending 43 m over 2.2 km with an average gradient of 2%. The highest point on the route reaches 115 m near Dunfermline. Cyclists can expect a largely flat to gently rolling terrain ideal for moderate rides connecting Clackmannan to adjacent communities and green spaces.
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Terrain
The terrain features generally gentle gradients with the biggest climb reaching 2.8% over 2.2 km, climbing 43 m to a high point of 77 m early in the route. The highest elevation along the route is 115 m, indicating predominantly rolling terrain.