Cycling in Kames
1 cycling route from Kames, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom, 38 km, 38 km mapped in all, with up to 610 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (16 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 41% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jul to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 38 km
- Biggest day
- 610 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jul to Aug
- Longest gap
- 25 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 41% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- High point
- 317 m on Regional Cycle Route 94.
Cycling guide to Kames
Cyclists starting from Kames can take the Regional Cycle Route 94, covering 38.4 km through several places such as Auchgoyle, Millhouse, and Clachan of Glendaruel. The route includes a total elevation gain of 610 m, with the highest point at 317 m near Clachan of Glendaruel. Riders will pass through Kilfinan, Melldalloch, and other rural spots along the way. The route is predominantly paved (99%) with a very small unpaved section and involves nearly 16 km on main roads without cycle lanes.
This route provides climbing challenges, including the biggest climb starting at 28.7 km, which lasts 4.7 km with an average gradient of 5.4% and a maximum of 10.7%, reaching the route's highest point. Services are sparse along the way, with the longest stretch without any services being 24.9 km. There are no railway stations near the route for access or exit.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain on the route from Kames is rolling to mountainous with total elevation gain of 610 m over 38.4 km. The biggest climb covers 4.7 km with an average gradient of 5.4% and peaks at 317 m elevation. Gradients reach a maximum of 10.7%, indicating some steep sections.