Cycling in Harelaw
1 cycling route from Harelaw, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom, 110 km, 110 km mapped in all, with up to 694 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (6 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 43% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jun to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 110 km
- Biggest day
- 694 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- Longest gap
- 37 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 43% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 10 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- No services
- 37 km on Harelaw to Dumfries.
Cycling guide to Harelaw
Routes starting from Harelaw include a notable 109.8 km ride to Dumfries passing through places such as Penton, Langholm, Lockerbie, Annan, and Maxwelltown. This point-to-point route has an elevation gain of 694 m and reaches a maximum height of 232 m. It also features three railway stations near the route, which can be used for access or return. The route is mainly paved with 98% surfaced roads and includes 10.2 km of cycle paths. Cyclists traverse several towns and villages, including Claygate, Bentpath, and Glencaple, allowing access to diverse communities and services along the way.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain includes moderate climbs, with the biggest climb near the start rising 84 m over 2.2 km at an average gradient of 3.9%, with a maximum gradient of 7.2%. The route peaks at 232 m above sea level, combining mostly paved roads with minor gravel sections.