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Nic O'Balloch Climb – Straiton Village loop from Girvan

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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
South Ayrshire
Girvan And District

Nic O'Balloch Climb – Straiton Village loop from Girvan

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Nic O'Balloch Climb – Straiton Village loop from Girvan

04:55

101km

1,400m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2025

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2.97 km

The Byne Climb (Ayrshire Alps)

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Distance - 4.48km 2.78miles
Ascent - 137m 450ft
Gradient - 3.1%

Strava segment: strava.com/segments/3622931

The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by Ayr Burners …

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8.21 km

View of Ailsa Craig and the Isle of Arran

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Slow and steady climb with a chance to catch your breath at the passing place on the bend and take in in views of Ailsa Craig

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21.5 km

The Screws Climb (Ayrshire Alps)

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Distance - 3.49km 2.17miles
Ascent - 98m 320ft
Gradient - 2.7%

View segment on Strava: strava.com/segments/8943131

The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by …

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27.7 km

Glengennet Climb (Ayrshire Alps)

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Distance - 2.57km 1.6miles
Ascent - 148m 487ft
Gradient - 5.7%

Strava segment: strava.com/segments/12092822

The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by Ayr Burners …

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48.6 km

View of Newton Stewart

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Very pleasant road, little traffic and rather easy

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48.7 km

Glenalla Southside Climb (Ayrshire Alps)

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Distance - 3.22km 2.00miles
Ascent - 170m 558ft
Gradient - 5.2%

Strava segment: strava.com/segments/9790087

The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by Ayr Burners …

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53.8 km

Nic O'Balloch Climb

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Nic O'Balloch isn't the longest climb at 3.5km, but with maximum gradients hitting 20% it's not to be underestimated

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78.4 km

Straiton Village

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Mainly built in the 18th century, albeit with a few more modern additions, Straiton retains its 1700s charm.

Interestingly the main location for the film 'The Match', where two rival …

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79.8 km

Broadwood

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86.1 km

Knockinhardy Wood

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101 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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93.5 km

6.38 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

93.6 km

7.53 km

121 m

< 100 m

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