Cycling in Strathtay
1 cycling route from Strathtay, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom, 57 km, 57 km mapped in all, with up to 503 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (9 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 69% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jun to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 57 km
- Biggest day
- 503 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- 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
- 69% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- High point
- 404 m on Dunkeld Dull Strathtay Loop.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Strathtay
Strathtay in Perth and Kinross serves as the starting point for the 57 km Dunkeld Dull Strathtay Loop. This route passes through numerous towns such as Grandtully, Little Ballinluig, Weem, Aberfeldy, and Dunkeld, providing varied destinations within the 57 km circuit. The ride includes a significant climb beginning at 8.6 km that lasts for 6.1 km, gaining 319 m at an average gradient of 5.3%, with a maximum gradient of 7.4%, reaching a top height of 403 m. Cyclists can access the route from a railway station nearby, facilitating travel to and from Strathtay. The route is predominantly paved, with 98% of the roads surfaced, but includes 2% gravel or unpaved paths.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is characterised by a moderate climb starting near 8.6 km which lasts for just over 6 km with an average gradient of 5.3% and a maximum of 7.4%, reaching a highest point of 404 m. The remainder of the route is relatively rolling with the elevation gain totalling 503 m over the 57 km loop. Roads are mostly paved with a small portion of unpaved surface.