Cycling in Tomintoul
1 cycling route from Tomintoul, Moray, United Kingdom, 55 km, 55 km mapped in all, with up to 529 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (10 m of climbing per km on average), mostly gravel routes, 47% paved, 29% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jul to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 55 km
- Biggest day
- 529 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- 47% paved
- Bike
- Gravel or mountain bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jul to Aug
- Longest gap
- 40 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 47% paved · 52% gravel or unpaved — 29 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 29% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- High point
- 721 m on Tomintoul to Ballater.
- No services
- 40 km on Tomintoul to Ballater.
Cycling guide to Tomintoul
Tomintoul, located in Moray, United Kingdom, offers cycling routes such as the 55.4 km ride to Ballater. This point-to-point route passes through Inver, Balnault, Tynabaich, Crathie, Easter Balmoral, and other small settlements before finishing at Ballater. The route features mixed surfaces, with just under half the distance paved and just over half gravel or unpaved, providing varied riding conditions. Cyclists will encounter a notable climb beginning around 19.5 km into the ride, covering 3.9 km with an average gradient of 6.3% and maximum of 11.4%, ascending to 721 m. This climb is the highest point and a highlight for riders seeking elevation gain. The route has 16.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes, and services can be sparse with a longest stretch of 40 km without amenities.
More on terrain
Terrain
The route involves mixed terrain with about half on paved roads and half on gravel or unpaved surfaces. The major climb of 3.9 km averages 6.3% gradient, reaching a height of 721 m. Overall elevation gain is 529 m across the 55.4 km ride.