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Balfron – Balloch 50
- 50 km
- 1,051 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
Route overview
Riders suited to moderate distance loops with significant climbing over varied gradients.
50km loop from Balfron with 1051m climbing, passing Kinlochard and Milton in Scotland.
Starting near Aberfoyle at 8m elevation, the route heads out with some early climbing including a 1.2km hill starting at 7.9km, gaining 40m at a maximum gradient of 8%. It then continues through varied terrain with several peaks nearby such as Kirton Hill and Innis Ard. Around 33km there is a 1.1km climb gaining 56m with gradients up to 8.5%. The toughest climb is near 38km, lasting 2.5km and climbing 143m at an average of 5.7% and a max gradient of 13.6%.
Highlights
- Climb near Kinlochard with 5.7% avg gradient
- Passing beneath Craigmore peak at 387m
- Loop route starting and ending near Aberfoyle
- Peaks including Kirton Hill and Caisteal Corrach
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 km | 1.2 km | 40 m | 3.3 % | 8 % | -91 m |
| 33.2 km | 1.1 km | 56 m | 5.2 % | 8.5 % | -345 m |
| 38.1 km | 2.5 km | 143 m | 5.7 % | 13.6 % | -245 m |
Practical information
- Paved
- Loop
- 3½–5 hours riding
- May
Know before you go
- Steep maximum gradient of 13.6% on longest climb