Cat 5

Bowden Loch from Bowden

Scotland, scotland

At just 1.9km, Bowden Loch from Bowden is short but deceptively intense — 87m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 4.7%, the road kicks to 9.3% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Scotland, Scotland.

Bowden Loch from Bowden

Scotland, scotland

1.9km 87m 4.7%
5

Distance

1.9km

Avg Gradient

4.7%

Max Gradient

9.3%

Elevation Gain

87m

Summit

251m

Wall Rating

2.7

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What things cost

Typical prices in Scotland

£3.60

Coffee

£5.00

Beer

£13.50

Meal

£1.30

Water

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