Nic O'Balloch Climb – Straiton Village loop from Girvan
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
Road cycling
Hard 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 5, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.97 km
The Byne Climb (Ayrshire Alps)
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
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 Cycling club and are situated at the north of the Galloway Forest Park, Scotland.
Komoot collection: komoot.com/collection/1257079/-ayrshire-alps
Ayr Burners Cycling: ayrburners.org
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8.21 km
View of Ailsa Craig and the Isle of Arran
Highlight • Climb
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21.5 km
The Screws Climb (Ayrshire Alps)
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
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 Ayr Burners Cycling club and are situated at the north of the Galloway Forest Park, Scotland.
Komoot collection: komoot.com/collection/1257079/-ayrshire-alps
Ayr Burners Cycling: ayrburners.org
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27.7 km
Glengennet Climb (Ayrshire Alps)
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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 Cycling club and are situated at the north of the Galloway Forest Park, Scotland.
Komoot collection: komoot.com/collection/1257079/-ayrshire-alps
Ayr Burners Cycling: ayrburners.org
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48.6 km
View of Newton Stewart
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48.7 km
Glenalla Southside Climb (Ayrshire Alps)
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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 Cycling club and are situated at the north of the Galloway Forest Park, Scotland.
Komoot collection: komoot.com/collection/1257079/-ayrshire-alps
Ayr Burners Cycling: ayrburners.org
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53.8 km
Nic O'Balloch Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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78.4 km
Straiton Village
Highlight • Settlement
Interestingly the main location for the film 'The Match', where two rival pubs played against each other in a football match.
So at least you know you'll be able to get a pint if you stop off mid ride!
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79.8 km
Broadwood
Forest
86.1 km
Knockinhardy Wood
Forest
101 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
93.7 km
6.35 km
1.31 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
93.8 km
7.48 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (430 m)
Lowest point (10 m)
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Saturday 5 September
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14°C
49 %
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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h
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