Cycling in Roybridge
1 cycling route from Roybridge, Highland, United Kingdom, 58 km, 58 km mapped in all, with up to 789 m of climbing in a day. Hilly riding (14 m of climbing per km on average), mostly gravel routes, 30% paved. Best months to ride: Jun to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 58 km
- Biggest day
- 789 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Surface
- 30% paved
- Bike
- Gravel or mountain bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- Longest gap
- 57 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 30% paved · 70% gravel or unpaved — 40 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- High point
- 765 m on Roybridge to Fort Augustus.
- No services
- 57 km on Roybridge to Fort Augustus.
Cycling guide to Roybridge
Cyclists riding from Roybridge can take a 57.8 km route to Fort Augustus. This point-to-point journey entails an elevation gain of 789 m, including a major climb starting at 34.7 km that rises 427 m over 6.8 km at an average gradient of 6.3%, reaching a maximum of 15.6%. The route is composed of 30% paved roads and 70% gravel or unpaved sections. There is 1.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane and 0.3 km of cycle path. Cyclists should note that there are no railway stations near the route, and the longest stretch without any services is 56.5 km, requiring preparation before setting out.
More on terrain
Terrain
The route from Roybridge to Fort Augustus is mountainous with a significant climb peaking at 765 m elevation. The main climb averages 6.3% gradient with sections up to 15.6%. The terrain consists mostly of gravel or unpaved surfaces, with occasional paved and minor cycle path segments.