Elgin to Nairn
A cycling route starting in Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Overview
About this route
Follow National Cycle route 1 from Elgin to Nairn and enjoy splendid views of the Moray Firth and Findhorn Bay. The ride starts with a nice off road stretch along the River Lossie in Elgin, before quiet country roads take you onto Kinloss where you can see the historic ruined abbey and the beautiful Findhorn Bay. You then continue through Forres and Dyke, with views of the River Findhorn and some lovely wooded sections, before arriving at the fishing port of Nairn with its attractive harbour. The ride finishes with a pleasant traffic free run along the River Nairn in Nairn.
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- Duration
- 44.1 km
- Distance
- 153 m
- Ascent
- 156 m
- Descent
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- Avg. speed
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- Avg. speed
Route quality
Waytypes & surfaces along the route
Waytypes
Road
25 km
(57 %)
Quiet road
12.5 km
(28 %)
Surfaces
Paved
2.8 km
(6 %)
Unpaved
0.4 km
(<1 %)
Asphalt
2.8 km
(6 %)
Gravel
0.4 km
(<1 %)
Undefined
40.8 km
(93 %)
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