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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
South Ayrshire
Crosshill, Straiton And Kirkmichael

Straiton Village – Nic O'Balloch Climb loop from Straiton

Moderate

46

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Straiton Village – Nic O'Balloch Climb loop from Straiton

02:11

43.2km

750m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.00 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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1.05 km

The Buck Teas & Coffee

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Café the Buck has opened again after new owners Arno and Rolinke did a grand job of renovating the interior. Great coffee ☕ and cake 🍰 with a small sun trap seating area out front.

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1.73 km

Ayrshire Alps – Knockgardner Farm Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Distance - 3.0km 1.88miles
Ascent - 90m 293ft
Gradient - 2.9%


Strava segment: strava.com/segments/20507700

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

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4

12.3 km

View of Newton Stewart

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Very pleasant road, little traffic and rather easy

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5

12.4 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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17.6 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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24.7 km

Tairlaw Summit (Shalloch), Ayrshire Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Distance - 3.83km 2.38miles
Ascent - 157m 514ft
Gradient - 4.1%


Strava segment: strava.com/segments/914200

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

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30.8 km

Stinchar Bridge and Waterfall

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Great place for a break.

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43.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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43.2 km

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43.2 km

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Tuesday 19 May

13°C

9°C

46 %

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