Cycling in Lamlash
1 cycling route from Lamlash, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom, 66 km, 66 km mapped in all, with up to 608 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (9 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 20% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jul to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 66 km
- Biggest day
- 608 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jul to Aug
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 20% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Lamlash
Lamlash in Scotland is the start of a 65.5 km route traversing the Isle of Arran. This route passes through numerous places including Brodick, Whiting Bay, Blackwaterfoot, Lochranza, and Pirnmill, offering a varied journey around the island. The route includes 13.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes and features four railway stations near the route for connections. Cyclists can expect no café or shop-free stretches up to 11.2 km, making planning necessary for supplies.
The road surface is predominantly paved, with 99% paved and just 1% gravel or unpaved sections. The biggest climb occurs early on at 13.2 km and extends for 4.1 km, climbing 129 m at an average of 3.1%, reaching a height of 132 m. The highest point along the route is 146 m. The route is recorded in August with temperatures recorded at 19°C, making it suitable for warm-weather cycling.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
August with temperatures around 19°C.
Terrain
The terrain around Lamlash is moderately hilly with the biggest climb starting at 13.2 km and lasting for 4.1 km at an average gradient of 3.1% and a maximum of 6%. The highest point on the route reaches 146 m, with rolling ascents and descents throughout the 65.5 km distance.