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The best road cycling routes in Scotland

4.5

(1205)

61,224

riders

13,709

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Scotland to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 27, 2025

4.8

(22)

2,562

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1. L'Etape Loch Ness loop from Inverness

108km

04:53

950m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5.0

(11)

1,730

riders

2. Aberfeldy & Loch Rannoch loop from Pitlochry

133km

05:48

1,120m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5.0

(10)

871

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3. Bealach na Ba loop from Applecross

85.8km

04:43

1,790m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.8

(21)

669

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4. Lennoxtown loop from Glasgow

60.8km

02:52

670m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Moderate

4.7

(15)

675

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5. Loch Katrine & Loch Ard loop from Callander — Loch Lomand and the Trossachs National Park

72.2km

03:15

650m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate

4.9

(8)

402

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6. Loch Tummel & Pitlochry loop from Aberfeldy

67.1km

03:01

700m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate

4.0

(3)

286

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7. Loch Achray & Loch Chon loop from Drymen – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

99.2km

04:37

1,130m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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5.0

(10)

353

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8. Gorebridge, Innerleithen & Peebles loop via Gladhouse Reservoir

69.0km

03:05

600m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate

4.4

(25)

320

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9. Whitelee wind turbines loop from Glasgow

55.5km

02:29

510m

500m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate

3.6

(5)

242

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10. Edinburgh to West Linton loop via Moor Road

62.6km

02:45

570m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Scotland

1. L'Etape Loch Ness loop from Inverness

2. Aberfeldy & Loch Rannoch loop from Pitlochry

3. Bealach na Ba loop from Applecross

4. Lennoxtown loop from Glasgow

5. Loch Katrine & Loch Ard loop from Callander — Loch Lomand and the Trossachs National Park

6. Loch Tummel & Pitlochry loop from Aberfeldy

7. Loch Achray & Loch Chon loop from Drymen – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

8. Gorebridge, Innerleithen & Peebles loop via Gladhouse Reservoir

9. Whitelee wind turbines loop from Glasgow

10. Edinburgh to West Linton loop via Moor Road

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