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The Lecht from Tomintoul

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The Lecht from Tomintoul
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Elevation profile The Lecht from Tomintoul

Statistics

Difficulty points 174
Length 10.1 km
Average gradient 3.2%
Steepest 100 metres 9.9%
Total ascent 326 m

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Beautiful scenery
#66 toughest climb of Scotland
#22 most elevation gain of Scotland
#10 longest climb of Scotland
#11 average steepest climb of Cairngorms
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The Lecht from Tomintoul is a climb in the region Moray. It is 10.1 km long and bridges 326 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 174. The top of the ascent is located at 643 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: A939, Old Military Road & Lecht Road

5.0 by GBScotland
The Lecht from the Tomintoul side is one of those climbs that reminds you why you ride a bike. Unlike the famous Cock Bridge approach, this side eases you in gently, allowing you to settle into a rhythm and take in the incredible Cairngorm scenery. The road winds steadily upwards through open moorland, with views that seem to stretch forever. Don’t be fooled though, the climb saves its toughest challenge for the final ramps approaching the ski centre. As the summit comes into view, the gradi... read more

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The Lecht from the Tomintoul side is one of those climbs that reminds you why you ride a bike.

Unlike the famous Cock Bridge approach, this side eases you in gently, allowing you to settle into a rhythm and take in the incredible Cairngorm scenery. The road winds steadily upwards through open moorland, with views that seem to stretch forever. Don’t be fooled though, the climb saves its toughest challenge for the final ramps approaching the ski centre.

As the summit comes into view, the gradient bites hard and demands everything you’ve got left in your legs. It’s a proper test, but one that’s incredibly rewarding when you finally reach the top.

What makes this climb special isn’t just the challenge. It’s the feeling of being surrounded by the wild beauty of the Highlands, with little more than open skies, rolling hills and the road ahead.

I recently had the privilege of watching my wife conquer this climb without stopping, achieving a goal she’d set herself long before we reached the foot of the mountain. Seeing her determination and grit on those final steep ramps made reaching the summit even more memorable.

A tough climb, stunning scenery and a summit that feels genuinely earned. One of Scotland’s great cycling ascents.

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jboesman
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9 Mo 4.0
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It was my first introduction by bike to the Scottish slopes, but I loved it: the desolation of the landscape, the eternal sheep watching your exploits, the quiet in the early pre-dawn, etc. The profile doesn't seem that tricky, apart from that kink at the end, but don't underestimate it if there is wind (and wind there often is), because in the absence of trees you have no defence against it. Nevertheless, well digested, with a Brompton folding bike.

Het was mijn eerste kennismaking per fiets met de Schotse hellingen, maar ik vond het prachtig: de desolaatheid van het landschap, de eeuwige schapen die jouw exploten gadeslaan, de rust in de vroege vooravond, etc. Het profiel lijkt niet zo lastig, afgezien van dat knikje op het end, maar onderschat het niet als er wind staat (en wind is er vaak), want bij gebrek aan bomen heb je daar geen verweer tegen. Niettemin goed verteerd, met een Brompton plooifiets.

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MarcW
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Not a very exciting climb, except for the last bit before the chairlifts (you can ski as early as 650m here). Very nice views, though. The climb is much steeper from the other side, but to get there I first had to cross the summit by this side. On the descent escorted by two RAF fighter jets. They went just a bit faster, by the way.

Geen heel spannende klim, behalve het laatste stukje voor de stoeltjesliften (je kunt hier al op 650m skiën). Wel hele mooie uitzichten. De klim is van de andere kant veel steiler, maar om daar te komen moest ik eerst langs deze kant de top over. Bij de afdaling escorte van twee straaljagers van de RAF. Die gingen net iets sneller, trouwens.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:26:35
11 km/h 00:55:06
15 km/h 00:40:24
19 km/h 00:31:54

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lecht can be cycled from 2 sides. The Lecht from Cock Bridge is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via The Lecht from Tomintoul.

You don't need special gearing for The Lecht from Tomintoul. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

The Lecht from Tomintoul is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, The Lecht from Tomintoul is not a problem.

The Lecht from Tomintoul is 10.1 km long.

The average gradient of The Lecht from Tomintoul is 3.2%.

The Lecht from Tomintoul has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.9%.

The summit of The Lecht from Tomintoul is at 643 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:26:35 to climb The Lecht from Tomintoul. At 11 km/h the time is 00:55:06, and at 15 km/h 00:40:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:31:54 is an achievable time.

The Lecht from Tomintoul is located in the region Moray in Scotland.

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