Cycling in Nigg
1 cycling route from Nigg, Highland, United Kingdom, 48 km, 48 km mapped in all, with up to 197 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (4 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 48 km
- Biggest day
- 197 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Longest gap
- 20 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 3% 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 Nigg
Cyclists riding from Nigg can take the 47.6 km route to Evanton, passing through places including Shandwick, Balintore, Hilton of Cadboll, and Tain. The route is entirely paved and goes beneath a mix of small settlements before reaching Alness and finishing at Evanton. This ride is located in the Highland region of the United Kingdom. The journey features a varied progression through several villages and towns, giving access to neighbouring places such as Alness and Tain. The route allows for a steady but not overly challenging ride through this region.
The biggest climb on the route starts at 20.3 km and covers 2.6 km with 56 m of elevation gain, averaging 2.2% gradient and peaking at 3.1%, reaching a summit of 63 m elevation. The ride attains a highest elevation of 123 m overall. Services are available along the route, but there is a longest stretch of 19.9 km without amenities such as cafés or shops. Two railway stations are situated near the route, facilitating access.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain features mostly flat to gently rolling sections, with the largest climb covering 2.6 km at an average gradient of 2.2%, reaching 63 m. The highest point on the route is 123 m, making it a low elevation ride overall.