Cycling in Watten
1 cycling route from Watten, Highland, United Kingdom, 32 km, 32 km mapped in all, with up to 209 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (7 m of climbing per km on average), mostly gravel routes, 30% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jul to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 32 km
- Biggest day
- 209 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Jul to Aug
- Longest gap
- 29 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 30% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- No services
- 29 km on Watten to John o' Groats.
Cycling guide to Watten
Watten in Highland, United Kingdom, provides a cycling route to John o' Groats covering 31.9 km. The route passes through Lyth, Lochside, Alterwall, Slickly, and Canisbay before reaching John o' Groats. Cyclists face 209 m of elevation gain, mainly on paved roads with a small portion of gravel or unpaved surface. The route involves 9.5 km on main roads without cycle lanes and three railway stations nearby, offering some access points.
The ride features a notable climb starting at 24.7 km, spanning 2.3 km with an average gradient of 2.1% and a maximum gradient of 3.9%, reaching 67 m elevation. Services such as shops or cafés are absent for a 28.8 km stretch, emphasizing the need for preparation. The route's highest point is at 82 m elevation, with no specific temperature or month data recorded for the ride.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is gently rolling, with a 2.3 km climb averaging 2.1% gradient near the end of the route, reaching a top height of 67 m. The highest elevation on the route is 82 m. Mostly paved with a small amount of gravel, the climb is moderate and not steep.