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Solway Loop

WAResidential road0.7 km3 segments
5.7Sports
0.7 kmTotal length
3Segments
1Recorded crashes

Solway Loop is a 700 m unsealed residential street in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.5/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Good (6-8)56%Fair (4-6)32%Poor (<4)12%

Sports score IQR: 4.5 - 6.0

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
8.8
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
5.7
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 3 segments· 5 years of data
1
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Grey spots
Last 5 years
1
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
WA avg: 0.686 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.510Below average

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 5 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments
Top 3 segments by sports score
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/solway-loop-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Solway%20Loop&state=WASearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of WA'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 Solway Loop?+

Solway Loop is approximately 700 m long.

Is Solway Loop sealed?+

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

Is Solway Loop good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Solway Loop scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Solway Loop in a caravan?+

With care. Solway Loop scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Solway Loop suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Solway Loop scores 6.3/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.