Cycling in Portavadie
1 cycling route from Portavadie, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom, 48 km, 48 km mapped in all, with up to 593 m of climbing in a day. Hilly riding (12 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 87% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jun to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 48 km
- Biggest day
- 593 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- Longest gap
- 33 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 87% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- No services
- 33 km on Five Ferries Route.
Cycling guide to Portavadie
Portavadie offers the Five Ferries Route, a 47.5 km point-to-point ride ending in Dunoon. The route passes through numerous small places including Millhouse, Kames, and Tighnabruaich, offering varied riding experiences. The ride includes a significant climb starting at km 6.8 that lasts 6 km, gaining 181 m at an average gradient of 3%, reaching a high point of 187 m. This allows cyclists to experience some moderate elevation changes in Argyll and Bute. The route connects multiple locations on the Cowal Peninsula, providing access to ferry crossings and two nearby railway stations for onward travel.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain features rolling hills with the main climb extending 6 km from about km 7 to 13.8, averaging 3% with a maximum of 8.2%. The highest elevation on the route is 187 m. The rest of the route is mainly at lower elevations and consists of paved surfaces.