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Arnott Loop

NSWResidential road0.7 km2 segments
6.1Sports
0.7 kmTotal length
2Segments
2Grey spot segments

Arnott Loop is a 1 km unsealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.1/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.9/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.8/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 2 segments
Good (6-8)100%

Sports score IQR: 6.0 - 6.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.8
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classResidential road
3.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 2 segments
2
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Segments
Top 2 segments by sports score
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/arnott-loop-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Arnott Loop?+

Arnott Loop is approximately 1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Arnott Loop sealed?+

No. Arnott Loop is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Arnott Loop good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Arnott Loop scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Arnott Loop in a caravan?+

With care. Arnott Loop scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Arnott Loop suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Arnott Loop scores 6.8/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Arnott Loop?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Arnott Loop - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 21 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.