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Shingle Hill Way

ACTTertiary road6.1 km15 segments
4.9Sports
6.1 kmTotal length
15Segments
15Grey spot segments

Shingle Hill Way is a 6 km sealed tertiary route in the ACT, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
4.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 15 segments
Fair (4-6)87%Poor (<4)13%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 5.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
8.4
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 15 segments· 11 years of data
15
Grey spots

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

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure48%
Night driving risk64%
Wind exposure57%
Sun glare risk54%
Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/shingle-hill-way-actRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Shingle%20Hill%20Way&state=ACTSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of ACT'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 Shingle Hill Way?+

Shingle Hill Way is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Shingle Hill Way sealed?+

Yes. Shingle Hill Way is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Shingle Hill Way good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Shingle Hill Way scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Shingle Hill Way in a caravan?+

With care. Shingle Hill Way scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Shingle Hill Way good for an EV?+

Yes. Shingle Hill Way scores 8.1/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Shingle Hill Way?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Shingle Hill Way - 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: 16 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.