Cycling in Tain
1 cycling route from Tain, Highland, United Kingdom, 76 km, 76 km mapped in all, with up to 337 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (4 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
- 76 km
- Biggest day
- 337 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- 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
- 87% 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 Tain
Tain in the Highland region offers a 75.8 km point-to-point route northward to Altnaharra, passing through Edderton, Ardgay, Culrain, Invershin, Inveran, Achany, Lairg, Dalchork, and Crask. This route covers varied Highland terrain and nearby railway stations at five points provide access. The ride features a total elevation gain of 337 m and reaches a maximum height of 264 m. Cyclists will mostly be on paved roads, suitable for road bicycles. Along the route, 66 km is on main roads without cycle lanes, and there is a short 0.5 km stretch on a cycle path. Services such as shops and cafés can be sparse, with a longest stretch without any facilities of 20.3 km, so planning is advisable.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain includes rolling elevations, with a total climb of 337 m spread over the 75.8 km route. The highest point reached is 264 m. Gradients and climb specifics are not detailed but the route is predominantly paved with a small 1% gravel or unpaved section.