Cycling in Stromness
1 cycling route from Stromness, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom, 88 km, 88 km mapped in all, with up to 607 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (7 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 61% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 88 km
- Biggest day
- 607 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Longest gap
- 21 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 61% 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 Stromness
Stromness offers rides along EuroVelo 12, an 88.4 km point-to-point route through the Orkney Islands ending in Kirkwall. This route passes through many places including Clouston, Stenness, and Birsay. The cycling experience involves moderate elevation gain of 607 m, with the highest point at 107 m. The biggest climb is a 2.6 km stretch starting around 20.5 km into the route, gaining 80 m at an average gradient of 3.1%. Riders follow mostly paved roads, with 99% of surfaces paved and a minimal 1% gravel or unpaved sections. Along the way, there are several railway stations near the route and places reached include Harray, Norseman Village, and Kirkwall, offering options for stops and transitions.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain on the route is rolling with moderate climbs. The main climb is 2.6 km long with an average gradient of 3.1% and a maximum gradient of 4.1%, peaking at 86 m. The highest elevation on the route reaches 107 m.