Arbroath to Stonehaven
- 70 km
- 452 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 452 m
- 70 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders prepared for 70 km with moderate climbing of 452 m and a mix of paved and unpaved surfaces.
Stage 3 of 7 of the EuroVelo 12 from Edinburgh: 70.1 km from Arbroath to Stonehaven with 452 m of climbing, on the signed route.
Starting in Arbroath, the route heads out past local places like Cliffburn and Warddykes within the first 3 km. Early climbing begins around 2.5 km with a 1.5 km ascent gaining 46 m at a 3.1% average gradient. The path continues through coastal and rural areas including Lunan Bay at 13.7 km and Montrose at 23.6 km. There is a stretch of 11.6 km without cafes, shops or water from about 2.6 km to 14.2 km. The route crosses 70 km with 452 m of elevation gain, featuring several climbs such as a 2 km section at 3.7% average starting around 14 km and a 2.1 km climb at 4% average beginning at 32.8 km. Road surfaces include 89% paved and 10% gravel or unpaved, with 58% of the route on minor roads, 13% on main roads, and 10% on cycle paths. About 8.7 km are main roads without cycle lanes, and 10.6 km have posted speeds of 80 km/h or more. Key locations for food and drink include Wild Rose Bakery near the start at 1.8 km, Lunan Bay Café at 14.2 km, and several cafés in towns such as Montrose and Stonehaven. Bike shops are available near the start in Arbroath and at the finish in Stonehaven. Bailout points with railway stations are located at Arbroath, Montrose, and Stonehaven.
Highlights
- Climb near km 33 averaging 4% gradient
- Lunan Bay at 13.7 km
- Montrose town at 23.6 km
- Finish at Stonehaven with local cafés
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2.5 km | 1.5 km | 46 m | 3.1 % | 3.9 % | 72 m |
| — | 14 km | 2 km | 74 m | 3.7 % | 6.2 % | 80 m |
| — | 32.8 km | 2.1 km | 84 m | 4 % | 9.2 % | 87 m |
| — | 49.5 km | 3.2 km | 95 m | 3 % | 4.5 % | 101 m |
| — | 58.3 km | 1.5 km | 40 m | 2.7 % | 3.7 % | 72 m |
| — | 60 km | 1.7 km | 47 m | 2.8 % | 4.7 % | 116 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 58% minor road · 13% main road · 10% cycle path · 9% quiet street
- Main roads
- 8.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 10.6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 7.4 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- A92 (8 km), C23K (6 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 16% climbing · 18% descending · 66% flat
- Steep sections
- 1.6 km over 5% · 0.4 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 8.5% at 34.2 km
- Longest descent
- 2.4 km from 17.7 km, dropping 48 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmBalkan · supermarket · 70 m off route
- 0 kmMarket Place Superloo · toilets · 220 m off route
- 0 kmWell Pharmacy · pharmacy · 240 m off route
- 14.2 kmLunan Bay Cafe · café · 270 m off route
- 21.6 kmToilets · 50 m off route
- 23.3 kmCoolinary Café · café · 100 m off route
- 23.6 kmSteeple Pharmacy · pharmacy · 450 m off route
- 33.1 kmToilets · 30 m off route
- 36.2 kmOld Bakery Coffee Shop · café · 280 m off route
- 42.7 kmHidden Treasure Tearoom · café · on the route
- 42.7 kmToilets · on the route
- 50 kmScotmid · supermarket · 60 m off route
- 50.1 kmCharles Michies · pharmacy · 70 m off route
- 50.2 kmPhoenix Bakehouse · café · 40 m off route
- 65.9 kmSpring · 120 m off route
- 68.5 kmBP · petrol station · 90 m off route
- 68.6 kmShamrock & Thistle · café · on the route
- 68.7 kmBike Remedy · bike shop · 150 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 0 km — Arbroath (station), 580 m off route
- 23.5 km — Montrose (station), 660 m off route
- 68.2 km — Stonehaven (station), 970 m off route
Worth a stop
- 15.4 km — Blair Monument (monument)
- 18.5 km — Chapel of St Skae (ruins)
- 49.5 km — Hallgreen Castle (castle)
At the start
- Balkan · supermarket · 70 m
- Shop Africana · supermarket · 80 m
- Harbour Stores · convenience store · 10 m
- Azzurro · restaurant · 30 m
- The Old Brewhouse · pub · 90 m
At the finish
- Co-op Food · supermarket · 80 m
- J G Ross Craft Baker · bakery · 90 m
- Goodfellow & Steven Bakery · bakery · 90 m
- Shamrock & Thistle · café · 190 m
- Nikki's · café · 100 m
Stay after this ride
- Number 44 · hotel · 40 m from the finish
- Glencairn B&B · guest house · 270 m from the finish
- Rooms at 31 · guest house · 150 m from the finish
- Belvedere Hotel · hotel · 270 m from the finish
- The Marine Hotel · hotel · 490 m from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 5 h 00 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 15–17 °C in those months
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 11.6 km from 2.6 to 14.2 km
- 8.7 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 10.6 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limits
- Gravel or unpaved sections over 10% of route