Tarbert to Lamlash

Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, United KingdomRoad

Route contributed by Stefan · Created from a ride on Sunday 28th August 2022

65 km
Distance: 612 m
Elevation gain: Moderate
Difficulty: Paved
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East Loch Tarbert — Photo: Philip Cornwall · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent: 612 m
Distance: 65 km

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists comfortable with moderate distance and climbing of 655 m.

A 65 km ride from Tarbert to Lamlash in Scotland with 655 m climbing, featuring mixed roads and several climbs.

Starting from Tarbert at 16.6 km, this 65.2 km route continues to Brodick, passing multiple villages including West Tarbert, Whitehouse, Kennacraig, and Lochranza. The road surface is mainly paved (87%) with a small portion on gravel or unpaved (1%) and some unmapped sections (12%). The route uses a mix of road types, predominantly main roads (58%) and major roads (25%), with small sections on cycle paths or lanes (2%) and quiet streets (2%). The longest stretch on main roads without a cycle lane is 53.4 km, with 31.2 km on roads posted at 80 km/h or more. The route includes four climbs: an initial climb of 1.5 km gaining 44 m, followed by a 2.4 km climb with 89 m gain, another climb near 25.5 km of 2.7 km and 117 m gain, and a final climb from 42.8 km over 4.4 km with 194 m gain reaching 200 m elevation. The profile shows 21% climbing and 21% descending, with the highest point at 200 m around 47.1 km. Longest descent is a 3 km drop of 158 m starting at 47.6 km. There are several cafés and shops near the route, notably Cafe Ca'Dora and Co-op Food near 16.7 km, and cafés near 43.3 km and 63.1 km. Water taps and toilets are available at various points including 16.7 km, 41.3 km, and 64.7 km. Bike repair and rental options exist near 41.3 km and 64.4 km. Bailout points with ferry connections are located at Kennacraig, Tarbert, Lochranza, and Brodick. The route passes beneath several peaks including Torr Nead an Eoin (325 m), Clachan (311 m), and An Cnap (53 m).

Highlights

Climbs up to 200 m elevation
Peaks Torr Nead an Eoin and Clachan nearby
Longest descent of 3 km dropping 158 m
Cafés and shops near Tarbert and Brodick

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

Tarbert 16.6 km
West Tarbert 19 km
Whitehouse 25.8 km
Kennacraig 25.9 km
Lochranza 41.7 km
Butt 42.7 km
Millhill 42.9 km
Sunnymead 43 km
Narachan 43.5 km
Sannox 52.8 km
Corrie 54.7 km
Cladach 61.6 km

Climbs

Climb	Starts at	Length	Gain	Average	Max	Top
—	0 km	1.5 km	44 m	2.9 %	4.7 %	53 m
—	2.2 km	2.4 km	89 m	3.7 %	6.3 %	128 m
—	25.5 km	2.7 km	117 m	4.3 %	7.2 %	124 m
Clachan	42.8 km	4.4 km	194 m	4.4 %	7.6 %	200 m

High point 200 m at 47.1 km; low point 2 m. Passes beneath Torr Nead an Eoin, Clachan, An Tunna.

Clachan · starts at 42.8 km

4.6 km at 4.3% · 195 m

< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads: 58% main road · 25% major road · 2% path · 2% road with cycle lane · 11% unmapped
Main roads: 53.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads: 31.2 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths: 1.5 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used: A841 (22 km), A83 (16 km), B8001 (16 km)
Surface: 87% paved · 1% gravel or unpaved · 12% unmapped
Gradient: 21% climbing · 21% descending · 59% flat
Steep sections: 4.2 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 7.5% at 46 km
Longest descent: 3 km from 47.6 km, dropping 158 m