Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Mountain passes

United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Cairndow

Rest and Be Thankful — Climb from Cairndow

Discover
Places to see

Mountain passes

United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Cairndow

Rest and Be Thankful — Climb from Cairndow

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Rest and Be Thankful — Climb from Cairndow

Recommended for

Road cycling

by 1 explorers

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Save

Share

  • More

  • Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

    Add now

    Loading

    Location: Cairndow, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    April 10, 2025

    Road cycling

    The Rest and Be Thankful climb from Cairndow is a steady Highland ascent, averaging 6% over 5 km with short ramps hitting 10%. The wide A83 road winds through dramatic glens, with smooth tarmac and open views making it as scenic as it is challenging. The gradient is mostly consistent, so find a comfortable rhythm early and hold your pace. Wind can be a factor in the exposed upper sections, but the effort is steady rather than brutal. Reaching the summit lives up to its name—offering a well-earned pause and sweeping views down the valley.

    In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

    Sign up for free

    Routes here

    Best Road Cycling Rides to Rest and Be Thankful — Climb from Cairndow

    15

    riders

    1. View of Glen Fruin Road – Glen Fruin Road loop from Garelochhead

    121km

    05:55

    1,670m

    1,670m

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

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Hard

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

    Hard

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

    Hard

    Details

    Informations

    Distance 9.11 km

    Uphill 270 m

    Downhill 20 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Today

    Monday 26 January

    5°C

    2°C

    49 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

    Add now

    Loading

    Location: Cairndow, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Ben Donich Summit

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy