Cycling in Kyle of Lochalsh
1 cycling route from Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland, United Kingdom, 41 km, 41 km mapped in all, with up to 632 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (15 m of climbing per km on average), mostly gravel routes, 47% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jul to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 41 km
- Biggest day
- 632 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jul to Aug
- Longest gap
- 16 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 47% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- High point
- 342 m on Kyle of Lochalsh to Glenelg.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Kyle of Lochalsh
Kyle of Lochalsh is a starting point for routes like the 41.3 km ride to Glenelg, passing places such as Nostie, Dornie, and Inverinate. This route covers mixed terrain with some steep climbing and peaks at 342 m near Glenelg, providing a solid challenge in the Highland region. The route is mostly paved and involves nearly 20 km on main roads without cycle lanes. Cyclists will find a railway station near the route for access.
The ride from Kyle of Lochalsh to Glenelg climbs 632 m overall, with the biggest climb stretching 4.6 km from km 26.8 to km 31.4 averaging 7.2% and reaching a maximum gradient of 13.6%. Services can be sparse, with the longest stretch without amenities being 15.7 km, so preparation is advised for this endpoint in the Highlands.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain from Kyle of Lochalsh to Glenelg is mountainous with a total gain of 632 m. The main climb is 4.6 km long with an average gradient of 7.2% and a maximum of 13.6%, reaching a high point of 342 m. The route is mostly paved with some gravel sections.