Yellow Cycle Route
- 29 km
- 334 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 334 m
- 29 km
Route overview
Suitable for cyclists prepared for 334 m of climbing over 29 km with some sustained gradients.
Yellow Cycle Route is a 28.9 km ride from Aberfeldy to Boltachan in Perth and Kinross, UK, with 334 m of climbing.
The route begins in Aberfeldy, passing through Weem, Castle Menzies, and Camserney within the first 3 km. A spring called David's Well is near the start at 0.4 km, and toilets are available near Camserney. From km 3.8 to km 28.9 there is a 25.1 km stretch without cafés, shops, or water, although the Highland Safaris Cafe is just off route at 3.8 km. The ride includes two climbs: one starting at 7.1 km, ascending 175 m over 3.6 km with an average gradient of 4.9% and a maximum of 8.1%, reaching 279 m altitude; the second climb begins at 11 km, gaining 103 m over 2.9 km at an average 3.5% gradient and max 5.7%, topping out at 382 m. The highest point on the route is at 14.2 km at 386 m. The longest descent follows from km 14.4 for 4.8 km with a 230 m drop. Most of the surface (99%) is paved, with 1% gravel. Roads include 16.8 km on main roads (all without cycle lanes) mainly along B846 and 11.6 km on minor roads, including C452. Nearly 27.8 km of the ride is on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Places passed later include Dull, Coshieville, Keltneyburn, Foss, and finishes at Boltachan, beneath Torr Chonneil at 326 m.
Highlights
- Climb of 3.6 km with 175 m gain from km 7.1
- Highest point at 386 m at km 14.2
- Foss Mill archaeological site at 17.5 km
- B846 road for 16.8 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 7.1 km | 3.6 km | 175 m | 4.9 % | 8.1 % | 279 m |
| — | 11 km | 2.9 km | 103 m | 3.5 % | 5.7 % | 382 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 58% main road · 40% minor road
- Main roads
- 16.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 27.8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- B846 (17 km), C452 (11 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 26% climbing · 23% descending · 51% flat
- Steep sections
- 2.5 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 7.8% at 8.8 km
- Longest descent
- 4.8 km from 14.4 km, dropping 230 m
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 25 km, from 4 km to 29 km.
Food, water and shops
- 0.4 kmDavid's Well · spring · 220 m off route
- 3 kmToilets · 60 m off route
- 3.8 kmHighland Safaris Cafe · café · 130 m off route
Worth a stop
- 1.3 km — Castle Menzies (castle)
- 6.5 km — Comrie Castle (castle)
- 17.5 km — Foss Mill (archaeological site)
- 20.8 km — Ceann na Coille, dun (archaeological site)
At the start
- Ailean Chraggan Restaurant · restaurant · 50 m
- David's Well · spring · 540 m
Stay after this ride
- Ardgualich Farm & Loch Tummel Camp Site · campsite · 3.1 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 2 h 04 min
- Jun to Aug — daily highs of 17–18 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 25.1 km without café, shop or water after 3.8 km
- 16.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 27.8 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits
- 0.2 km at max 8.1% gradient
- 0.1 km at max 10% gradient