Cycling in Minnigaff
1 cycling route from Minnigaff, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom, 80 km, 80 km mapped in all, with up to 705 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (9 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 27% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jun to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 80 km
- Biggest day
- 705 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- Longest gap
- 61 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 27% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- High point
- 391 m on Minnigaff to Girvan.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- No services
- 61 km on Minnigaff to Girvan.
Cycling guide to Minnigaff
Minnigaff in Dumfries and Galloway is a starting point for an 80.1 km route to Girvan. This route passes through several places including Newton Stewart, Glentrool Village, Upper Barr, Nether Barr, Barr, Pinmore, Poundland, and Lendalfoot. Cyclists can expect 705 m of elevation gain on mainly paved surfaces. The route features one significant climb starting at 25.5 km, lasting 5.3 km with an average gradient of 3.1% and a maximum gradient of 6.4%, reaching a height of 391 m.
The route includes 21.4 km on main roads without cycle lanes and has a longest stretch without services of 61.2 km. There is one railway station near the route, offering options for access or exit. The surface is predominantly paved with only 1% gravel or unpaved roads. The route’s elevation and place progression provide a varied ride within the region.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is moderately hilly with a notable climb reaching up to 391 m. The biggest climb averages a gradient of 3.1%, with a maximum gradient of 6.4%, over 5.3 km. The route gains a total elevation of 705 m. The roads are almost entirely paved.