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Use this booklet to follow safe and attractive walking and cycling options in and around Glasgow and across west-central Scotland. It shows the main traffic-free sections on the National Cycle Network, Regional Routes and key local routes. Use it to plan your (carbon-free) trips around and out of town. See how far and easily you can travel without a car.
For information on cycle routes across Scotland, see Sustrans’ Routes2Ride website – you can also add your own routes, comments and photos.www.routes2ride.org.uk/scotland
Use Ordnance Survey maps and the SPOKES map of Glasgow (www.spokes.org.uk) to plan your own routes. Contact the relevant local authorities for more information on cycling routes in each area.
Ayrshire area p32
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Good Cycling CodeOverview
Time: The time given to complete a route is calculated on an average travelling time of 7 miles or 11 km per hour. This allows for a leisurely cycling pace or for plenty of stops.Times and distances given for linear routes are for one way only.
Glasgow and environs p4
This booklet highlights walking and cycling routes in the following areas:
How to use this booklet
Featured route
National Cycle Network traffic-free
National Cycle Network on-road
Railway (station)
Castle
Take care point / section
Public house
Cafe
Bike Shop
Shop
Public toilets
Post office
Tourist Information
Tourist attraction
Signalled crossing
Steep hill / One way
Regional route/other routes
Proposed cycle route
Millennium Milepost
Campsite/Caravan/Youth hostel
Viewpoint
Each detailed map uses the following key
Obey the rules of the roadBe courteouslGive way to pedestrianslRemember that some people are hard of hearing or visually impaired lWhere there are wheelchair users or horse riders, please give waylRing a bell in good time or politely call out to warn of your approach
Care for the environmentlCan you reach the start of your journey by bike or public transport?lFollow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code; in particular, do not damage crops, don’t disturb livestock or wildlife and always take litter home
Look after yourselflTake care at junctions, when cycling downhill and on loose or wet surfacesl In remote areas carry food, water, repair kit, map and waterproofslKeep your bike roadworthy; use lights in poor visibilitylConsider wearing a helmet and conspicuous clothing
Using public transportWhy not use the train to carry you and your bike further afield or to take you home after a cycle? Bicycles can be carried on most trains, but it is advisable to check in advance and book a place as space is limited. For rail information call 08457 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. Bicycles can be carried on Citylink coaches, but they must be bagged or boxed. Check before travelling. Phone 0871 266 33 33 or visit www.citylink.co.uk. For information on all public transport within Scotland, call 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.travelinescotland.com.
Scottish Outdoor Access CodeKnow the Code before you go … Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors - responsibly!
Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland water providing they act responsibly. Your access rights and responsibilities are explained fully in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
Whether you’re in the outdoors or managing the outdoors, the key things are to:l take responsibility for your own actions;l respect the interests of other people;lcare for the environment.Find out more by visiting www.outdooraccess-scotland.com or phoning your local Scottish Natural Heritage office.
Bathgate
Irvine Bay
Kilwinning
IrvineKilmarnock
Dundonald
Ardrossan
Dalry
Kilbirnie
Beith
Lochwinnoch
Johnstone
Bridge ofWeir
Kilmacolm
PortGlasgow
Greenock
Gourock
Helensburgh
Balloch
Dumbarton
Erskine
Glasgow
Paisley
Barrhead
Rutherglen
Coatbridge
Airdrie
Hamilton
Motherwell
Kilsyth
CumbernauldKirkintilloch
Strathblane
Milngavie
Tarbet
Bowling
Falkirk
West Kilbride
Bathgate
Irvine Bay
Kilwinning
IrvineKilmarnock
Dundonald
Ardrossan
Dalry
Kilbirnie
Beith
Lochwinnoch
Johnstone
Bridge ofWeir
Kilmacolm
PortGlasgow
Greenock
Gourock
Helensburgh
Balloch
Dumbarton
Erskine
Glasgow
Paisley
Barrhead
Rutherglen
Coatbridge
Airdrie
Hamilton
Motherwell
Kilsyth
CumbernauldKirkintilloch
Strathblane
Milngavie
Tarbet
Bowling
Falkirk
West Kilbride
43
Glasgow & environs
Balloch to Tarbet p6
Bowling to Balloch p8
Glasgow to Bowling p10
Glasgow to Uddingston p12
Coatbridge to Hillend Reservoir p14
Hillend Reservoir to Bathgate p16
Kelvingrove to Port Dundas p18
Strathkelvin Railway Path p20
Bowling to Kirkintilloch p22
Kirkintilloch to Falkirk p24
Glasgow to Paisley p26
Paisley to Gourock p28
Paisley to Kilbirnie p30
On-road National Cycle Network section
Traffic-free National Cycle Network section
Other routes
Time: The time given to complete a route is calculated on an average travelling time of 7 miles or 11 km per hour. This allows for a leisurely cycling pace or for plenty of stops. Times and distances given for linear routes are for one way only.
Whilst every effort has been made to achieve accuracy of information in this booklet at time of publication, Sustrans can take no responsibility for: loss or injury (including fatal) to persons; loss of damage to property or equipment; trespass, irresponsible riding or any other mishap that may be suffered as a result of following route descriptions in this booklet.
Map and text © Sustrans 2012Maps are reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Contoller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Licence number 100020852
Miles
Kilometres0 2 4 8
2 6
To Aberfoyleand Callander
A81
1
A82
Traffic-free pathto Helensburgh
NationalPark Boundary
Tarbet
Rubha Mor
Inverbeg
Luss
Aldochlay
Duchlage
Arden
Balloch
Gartocharn
Balmaha
Balloch
Balloch Castleand Country
Park
Arrochar and Tarbet
Loch Lomond
National ParkGateway Centre
Loch LomondYouth Hostel
Whinny Hill Wood(Woodland Trust)
Motoring Heritage Centre(Scottish Museums Council)
Luss Camping and Caravanning Club Site
National Park Centre, Luss (Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park)
RowardennanYouth Hostel
Milarrochy Bay Campingand Caravanning Club Site
National Park Centre, Balmaha (Loch Lomond & The
Trossachs National Park)
Loch Lomond NationalNature Reserve
(ScottishNatural Heritage)
Ben Lomond(National Trust for Scotland)
West Loch Lom
ond Cycle P
ath
To Aberfoyleand Callander
A81
1
A82
Traffic-free pathto Helensburgh
NationalPark Boundary
Tarbet
Rubha Mor
Inverbeg
Luss
Aldochlay
Duchlage
Arden
Balloch
Gartocharn
Balmaha
Balloch
Balloch Castleand Country
Park
Arrochar and Tarbet
Loch Lomond
National ParkGateway Centre
Loch LomondYouth Hostel
Whinny Hill Wood(Woodland Trust)
Motoring Heritage Centre(Scottish Museums Council)
Luss Camping and Caravanning Club Site
National Park Centre, Luss (Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park)
RowardennanYouth Hostel
Milarrochy Bay Campingand Caravanning Club Site
National Park Centre, Balmaha (Loch Lomond & The
Trossachs National Park)
Loch Lomond NationalNature Reserve
(ScottishNatural Heritage)
Ben Lomond(National Trust for Scotland)
West Loch Lom
ond Cycle P
ath
Cycling beside Loch Lomond © Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
65
Category: Rural, cycle pathDistance: 17 miles/28 kilometres Time: 2 hours 30 minutesGradient: FlatSurface: Tarmac, whin dust
From the foot of Loch Lomond, at Balloch, this traffic-free route runs parallel to the A82 with superb island views. The halfway point is marked by the historic village of Luss where there’s a good visitor centre and a range of comfy coffee shops. As you progress up the loch you’ll notice how it narrows and is overlooked by the Munros, Ben Lomond and Ben Vorlich. Cycle highlights include the stretches of old road by the loch shore at Rubha Mór.
There are regular trains from Glasgow to Balloch. On the return journey it’s possible to catch a train from the Arrochar & Tarbet station for Glasgow (limited service); change at Dumbarton Central to return to Balloch. Cycle booking required.
Miles
Kilometres0
0 1 2
2 3
Map 2 Start/Finish
Start/Finish
Balloch to Tarbet 1
Dumbarton
NationalPark Boundary
Dumbarton
NationalPark Boundary
Start/Finish
Start/Finish
Bowling to Balloch 2
87
Miles
0
1
1 2
2
3
Map 1
Map 3
Category: Urban, cycle path Distance: 10 miles/16 kilometres Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Gradient: FlatSurface: Tarmac
Enjoy an easy cycle from Bowling to Dumbarton with views of the Clyde, before a visit to Dumbarton Castle. This stronghold, where Mary Queen of Scots hid as a child, has the longest recorded history of any British castle and dates back to 450 AD.
Continue to follow the River Leven, which powered a host of leading edge industrial textile mills in the 18th and 19th centuries. Once you see moored boats you’re near the journey’s end at Balloch. This route can be easily shortened as it runs close to several train stations.
White CartWater
To Paisley(not
complete)
Port Dundas
Glasgow
To Gourock & Ayr
To Edinburgh(via Forth & Clydeand Union Canals)
M8
Sustrans Connect2Scheme
Westerton
Maryhill
Exhibition Centre
Yoker
Renfrew
Ibrox Stadium
White CartWater
To Paisley(not
complete)
Port Dundas
Glasgow
To Gourock & Ayr
To Edinburgh(via Forth & Clydeand Union Canals)
M8
Sustrans Connect2Scheme
Westerton
Maryhill
Exhibition Centre
Yoker
Renfrew
Ibrox Stadium
Start/Finish
Start/Finish
Bell’s Bridge and the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre on the River Clyde
109
Glasgow to Bowling 3
Category: Urban, riverside and canal cycle path Distance: 11miles/17 kilometres Time: 1 hour 40 minutesGradient: FlatSurface: Mainly tarmac
Miles
Kilometres
0 1 2
1 2 3
Map 4 & 9
Map 2
Map 11
This is a marvellous route from the centre of Glasgow, which follows the River Clyde and the Forth & Clyde Canal for effortless cycling.
Start from Bell’s Bridge where National Routes 7 and 75 cross the Clyde. Shiny modern buildings, which include the Glasgow Science Centre, give the area a futuristic look.
Further on, the Glasgow Harbour area is being redeveloped - follow the diversion signs. When the redevelopment is complete National Route 7 will run alongside the river. At Clydebank the route joins the Forth & Clyde Canal and then passes under the Erskine Bridge before ending at Bowling where the Canal flows into the River Clyde. This route can be easily shortened as it runs close to several train stations.
Pollokshields East
Central
Queen St
Cross atsecondbridge
Bellgrove
High Street
ScienceCentre
Bridge
BothwellCastle
To Airdrie, Bathgateand Edinburgh
To Clydebank,Dumbarton and Loch
Lomond and TheTrossachs National Park
To Paisley,Gourock and
Irvine
To East Kilbride
To Hamilton
Glasgow
People’sPalace
WaverleyPaddle Boat
WaterbusTerminal
Oatlands
Bridgeton
Carmyle
Westburn
Newton
Uddingston
Scottish Exhibitionand Conference
Centre
Cambuslang
Newton
Uddingston
Blantyre
DavidLivingstone
Centre
Rutherglen
Dalmarnock
Carmyle
BridgetonKING'S DR
LONDON ROAD
A74Parkhead
LONDON ROAD
A74
LONDON ROAD
M73
NEW EDINBURGH ROAD
GLASGOWROAD
CALEDONIA ROAD
M8
A804
POINTHOUSE ROAD
LONDON ROAD
BRID
GEST
A77
BROOMIELAWCLYDE STREET
LA NCEFIELD QUAY
BALLATER STREET
MORRISON STREET
GOVANROAD
PAISLEY ROAD WEST
M74
M74
Celtic ParkStadium
M8
Pollokshields East
Central
Queen St
Cross atsecondbridge
Bellgrove
High Street
ScienceCentre
Bridge
BothwellCastle
To Airdrie, Bathgateand Edinburgh
To Clydebank,Dumbarton and Loch
Lomond and TheTrossachs National Park
To Paisley,Gourock and
Irvine
To East Kilbride
To Hamilton
Glasgow
People’sPalace
WaverleyPaddle Boat
WaterbusTerminal
Oatlands
Bridgeton
Carmyle
Westburn
Newton
Uddingston
Scottish Exhibitionand Conference
Centre
Cambuslang
Newton
Uddingston
Blantyre
DavidLivingstone
Centre
Rutherglen
Dalmarnock
Carmyle
BridgetonKING'S DR
LONDON ROAD
A74Parkhead
LONDON ROAD
A74
LONDON ROAD
M73
NEW EDINBURGH ROAD
GLASGOWROAD
CALEDONIA ROAD
M8
A804
POINTHOUSE ROAD
LONDON ROAD
BRID
GEST
A77
BROOMIELAWCLYDE STREET
LA NCEFIELD QUAY
BALLATER STREET
MORRISON STREET
GOVANROAD
PAISLEY ROAD WEST
M74
M74
Celtic ParkStadium
M8
Start/Finish
Start/Finish
Category: Urban, riverside paths, 1 mile on-road section by Newton Distance: 12 miles/19 kilometres Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Gradient: Mainly flat but hillier by UddingstonSurface: Mainly tarmac; also paved and dust sections
For an exceptionally easy city ride, follow the River Clyde east from Bell’s Bridge on Route 75. Within minutes you’ll be cycling through leafy Glasgow Green where the People’s Palace is worth a detour for a coffee in a hot-house.
The path then winds along the tree-lined banks of the River Clyde for about five miles. After passing under the new M74 and Cambuslang Road, cross the Clyde near Carmyle and continue on traffic-free paths and quiet roads to reach Uddingston. From Uddingston you can catch a train back to the city (or from any other stations on or near the route).
Miles
Kilometres0
0 1
1 2 3
Map 3
Map 5
11 12
Neptune’s Way Bridge and the Finnieston Crane, Glasgow
Glasgow to Uddingston 4
B7001
A8
A89
A89
A8010
A12
Coatbridge
KirkwoodCairnhill
DrumgellochAirdrieCoatdyke
CoatbridgeSunnyside
Blairhill
CoatbridgeCentral
WhiffletKirkwoodBargeddie
Uddingston
Airdrie
Uddingston
Caldercruix
SummerleeHeritage Park
To Hamilton
B7001
A8
A89
A89
A8010
A12
Coatbridge
KirkwoodCairnhill
DrumgellochAirdrieCoatdyke
CoatbridgeSunnyside
Blairhill
CoatbridgeCentral
WhiffletKirkwoodBargeddie
Uddingston
Airdrie
Uddingston
Caldercruix
SummerleeHeritage Park
To Hamilton
Start/Finish
Start/Finish
Hillend Reservoir
Cyclist on the new path between Airdrie and Bathgate
Category: Urban and rural, canal towpath, railway path, short on-road sections
Distance: 11 miles/18 kilometres Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Gradient: Flat after initial gradual climbSurface: Tarmac
Start from Bargeddie station and follow the new alignment of Route 75 along the tree-lined towpath of the Monklands Canal. The canal disappears underground as it enters Coatbridge – look out for the ‘plug-hole’ sculpture. You will pass near Coatbridge Central station and onto Ellis Street. The route weaves its way eastwards on railway path and on some minor roads to Airdrie. The route used to follow a path along the old Airdrie to Bathgate Junction Railway line (built to supply the important 19th century iron and steel works at Monklands and closed in the 1980s). However, the path was closed in 2008 to allow the railway line to be reopened!
A replacement path has been constructed by Network Rail. The last section between Drumgelloch and Plains is due to open in 2012 and will be on a shared-use pavement alongside the A89. East of Plains, most of the new route is on excellent tarmac path alongside the railway, with a short on-road section through Caldercruix. It takes you through open countryside to reach pretty Hillend Reservoir, which is ideal for a picnic. Either retrace your route or catch a train from Caldercruix to Glasgow or Edinburgh. You also have the option of continuing to Bathgate (see map 6).
1413
Coatbridge to Hillend Reservoir 5
Miles
Kilometres
0 1
1
2
3
Map 4
Map 6
Airdrie & District Angling ClubOpen Daily 15 Mar - 6 Oct
Bathgate
www.airdrie-angling.co.uk
Blackridge Armadale
BathgateRamp
Airdrie & District Angling ClubOpen Daily 15 Mar - 6 Oct
Bathgate
www.airdrie-angling.co.uk
Blackridge Armadale
BathgateRamp
Hillend Reservoir
Hillend Reservoir to Bathgate 6Category: Rural, railway path Distance: 9 miles/15 kilometres Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Gradient: FlatSurface: Tarmac
Explore Scotland’s central plateau on National Route 75. Like the route from Airdrie on map 5, this section used to be on a path along the disused Airdrie to Bathgate Junction Railway line. With the reopening of the railway in December 2010, a new, high quality tarmac path has been built which runs all the way to Bathgate. It is traffic-free apart from short sections on residential roads through Blackridge and as you come into Bathgate. Take care where the route crosses roads. The path passes over open country with the sculpture trail along the way reflecting the rich industrial and railway heritage of the area. The flat and safe terrain makes it ideal for all the family. You can catch a train to Edinburgh or to Glasgow and Helensburgh at any of the stations along the route.
Sustrans will be working with the local authorities over the next few years to make the route even better, including full signing, planting, seating and interpretation.
Map 5
Start/Finish
Start/Finish
Miles
Kilometres0
0 1
1 2
2
3
The Fibonacci Tower - one of several artworks along Route 75
1615
B808
B808
QUEEN
MARGAR
ETD
R
A82
M8
A81
A81
A879
A80
3
A804
A804
GREAT WESTERN RD
BotanicGardens
Forth
and
Cly
de C
anal
River
Kelvin
KelvingrovePark
KelvinWay
River Clyde
KelvinWay
KelvinWay
Bishopbriggs
Summerston
Maryhill
Ruchill
Dowanhill
PortDundas
GARSCUBEROAD
Hillhead
River Kelvin
FERRY ROAD
Firhill
Ashfield
Possilparkand Parkhouse
Gilshochill
Summerston
Maryhill
StockingfieldJunction - followsigns under canal
Possil Marsh(SWT)
KelvingroveMuseum
PartickThistle F.C
SpiersWharf
B808
B808
QUEEN
MARGAR
ETD
R
A82
M8
A81
A81
A879
A80
3
A804
A804
GREAT WESTERN RD
BotanicGardens
Forth
and
Cly
de C
anal
River
Kelvin
KelvingrovePark
KelvinWay
River Clyde
KelvinWay
KelvinWay
Bishopbriggs
Summerston
Maryhill
Ruchill
Dowanhill
PortDundas
GARSCUBEROAD
Hillhead
River Kelvin
FERRY ROAD
Firhill
Ashfield
Possilparkand Parkhouse
Gilshochill
Summerston
Maryhill
StockingfieldJunction - followsigns under canal
Possil Marsh(SWT)
KelvingroveMuseum
PartickThistle F.C
SpiersWharf
Start/Finish Start/
Finish
1817
Kelvingrove to Port Dundas 7
For cyclists this scenic route is the ultimate way to see a quieter side of Glasgow. Start from the fabulous Kelvingrove Art Gallery to follow the River Kelvin walk and cycleway (signed) upstream through Kelvingrove Park. Continue for 2.5 miles and take a ramp on the right, signed Forth & Clyde Canal.
Cycle uphill by the Maryhill flight of locks and follow the towpath to Port Dundas for a stress-free ride. Enjoy wide ranging views over the city before reaching Speirs Wharf. From there, either retrace your route or take the zig-zag path down from the end of the canal, turn left onto the distinctive red route and follow the signs into the centre of Glasgow.
Category: Urban, riverside and canal pathsDistance: 6 miles/10 kilometres Time: 1 hour Gradient: Flat along canal, apart from at
Maryhill Locks; small inclines on Kelvin Way
Surface: Kelvin Way is tarmac, canal towpath is whin dust surfaced
Map 9 & 10
Map 3 & 4
Miles
Kilometres0
0
1
1
Map 3
B808
B757
B8023
B8048
B757
B757
B819
A81
A879
A891
A891
A891
A803
A80
A803A807
A803
A739
A809
Forth
and
Clyde
Canal
River
Kelvin
KelvinWay Maryhill
Muirhead
Kirkintilloch
Milton ofCampsie
Lennoxtown
Clachan ofCampsieStrathblane
Craigend Muir
Torrance
Gallowhill
AuchinlochBishopbriggs
Buchley
Summerston
Gartcosh
Waterside
Lenzie
SciencePark
Ruchill
StrathkelvinRailway Path
StrathkelvinWay
Moodiesburn
Kelvinside
Milton
Twechar
Lenzie
Bishopbriggs
AshfieldPossilparkand Parkhouse
Gilshochill
Summerston
Maryhill
Anniesland
Hillsfoot
To Mugdock Country Park,Milngavie and
Kelvin Way
Glazert Water
Forth andClyde Canal
StockingfieldJunction- follow
signs under canal
Antonine Wall:Bar Hill Fort
Auld KirkMuseum
Possil Marsh(SWT)
e
Loch Ardinning (SWT)
Ballagan Glen (SWT)
Roman Fort andcourse of
Antonine Wall
RiverKelvin
Marina
B808
B757
B8023
B8048
B757
B757
B819
A81
A879
A891
A891
A891
A803
A80
A803A807
A803
A739
A809
Forth
and
Clyde
Canal
River
Kelvin
KelvinWay Maryhill
Muirhead
Kirkintilloch
Milton ofCampsie
Lennoxtown
Clachan ofCampsieStrathblane
Craigend Muir
Torrance
Gallowhill
AuchinlochBishopbriggs
Buchley
Summerston
Gartcosh
Waterside
Lenzie
SciencePark
Ruchill
StrathkelvinRailway Path
StrathkelvinWay
Moodiesburn
Kelvinside
Milton
Twechar
Lenzie
Bishopbriggs
AshfieldPossilparkand Parkhouse
Gilshochill
Summerston
Maryhill
Anniesland
Hillsfoot
To Mugdock Country Park,Milngavie and
Kelvin Way
Glazert Water
Forth andClyde Canal
StockingfieldJunction- follow
signs under canal
Antonine Wall:Bar Hill Fort
Auld KirkMuseum
Possil Marsh(SWT)
e
Loch Ardinning (SWT)
Ballagan Glen (SWT)
Roman Fort andcourse of
Antonine Wall
RiverKelvin
Marina
Category: Mainly rural, urban sections, railway path, walkable on-road sections Distance: 10 miles/16 kilometres Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Gradient: FlatSurface: Tarmac and whin dust
Escape from the city on this tree and flower-lined path and head towards the dramatic Campsie Fells. From Lenzie station, turn left and take the first right onto Garngaber Avenue. Continue along the road for 800 yards or so and turn left onto the signed Strathkelvin Railway Path. (If you want to take the railway path south to Moodiesburn, continue through the traffic lights and turn right onto the path.) Heading north towards Kirkintilloch take the left fork in the path to reach the B757. Turn right and follow the road for a short distance (or use the paths through the park) and turn left into Marina Way. Turn right, left and left again to reach Southbank Marina, where you cross the canal on a spectacular prow-shaped bridge. Head east on the canal towpath, cross over Townhead road and after approximately 500 yards follow the signs to the Strathkelvin Way. Take care negotiating the roundabout just before you rejoin the path.Continue by Milton of Campsie where the path turns west and runs parallel to the volcanically formed Campsie Hills before ending by the Kirkhouse Inn in Strathblane. You can retrace your steps or follow minor roads to Milngavie and join the Kelvin Way (starts near the railway station) back to Glasgow.
NoteThe Kelvin Way from Milngavie to Maryhill is quite rough in parts.
2019
Strathkelvin Railway Path 8
Map 10
Map 9
Start/Finish
Start/Finish
Miles
Kilometres0
0 1 2
1 2 3
Cyclists on the Strathkelvin Way
B808
B757
B8055
A81
A879
A803A807
A803
A739
A82
A809
A814
A8
01
4
Forth
and
Clyde
Canal
River
Kelvin
KelvinWay Maryhill
Torrance
Gallowhill
AuchinlochBishopbriggs
Buchley
Summerston
Knightswood
Drumchapel
Whitecrook
Lenzie
SciencePark
Yoker
RuchillKelvinside
Milton
Lenzie
Bishopbriggs
AshfieldPossilparkand Parkhouse
Gilshochill
Summerston
Maryhill
Anniesland
Westerton
Bearsden
Hillsfoot
DrumchapelDrumry
Dalmuir
Clydebank
Yoker
Garscadden
Scotstounhill
StockingfieldJunction- follow
signs under canal
Auld KirkMuseum
Possil Marsh(SWT)
Antonine Wall:Bearsden Bath-house
Renfrew-Yoker Ferry
Roman Fort andcourse of
Antonine Wall
RiverKelvin
Marina
KirkintillochKirkintilloch
B808
B757
B8055
A81
A879
A803A807
A803
A739
A82
A809
A814
A8
01
4
Forth
and
Clyde
Canal
River
Kelvin
KelvinWay Maryhill
Torrance
Gallowhill
AuchinlochBishopbriggs
Buchley
Summerston
Knightswood
Drumchapel
Whitecrook
Lenzie
SciencePark
Yoker
RuchillKelvinside
Milton
Lenzie
Bishopbriggs
AshfieldPossilparkand Parkhouse
Gilshochill
Summerston
Maryhill
Anniesland
Westerton
Bearsden
Hillsfoot
DrumchapelDrumry
Dalmuir
Clydebank
Yoker
Garscadden
Scotstounhill
StockingfieldJunction- follow
signs under canal
Auld KirkMuseum
Possil Marsh(SWT)
Antonine Wall:Bearsden Bath-house
Renfrew-Yoker Ferry
Roman Fort andcourse of
Antonine Wall
RiverKelvin
Marina
KirkintillochKirkintilloch
B808
B757
B8055
A81
A879
A803A807
A803
A739
A82
A809
A814
A8
01
4
Forth
and
Clyde
Canal
River
Kelvin
KelvinWay Maryhill
Torrance
Gallowhill
AuchinlochBishopbriggs
Buchley
Summerston
Knightswood
Drumchapel
Whitecrook
Lenzie
SciencePark
Yoker
RuchillKelvinside
Milton
Lenzie
Bishopbriggs
AshfieldPossilparkand Parkhouse
Gilshochill
Summerston
Maryhill
Anniesland
Westerton
Bearsden
Hillsfoot
DrumchapelDrumry
Dalmuir
Clydebank
Yoker
Garscadden
Scotstounhill
StockingfieldJunction- follow
signs under canal
Auld KirkMuseum
Possil Marsh(SWT)
Antonine Wall:Bearsden Bath-house
Renfrew-Yoker Ferry
Roman Fort andcourse of
Antonine Wall
RiverKelvin
Marina
KirkintillochKirkintilloch
B808
B757
B8055
A81
A879
A803A807
A803
A739
A82
A809
A814
A8
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4
Forth
and
Clyde
Canal
River
Kelvin
KelvinWay Maryhill
Torrance
Gallowhill
AuchinlochBishopbriggs
Buchley
Summerston
Knightswood
Drumchapel
Whitecrook
Lenzie
SciencePark
Yoker
RuchillKelvinside
Milton
Lenzie
Bishopbriggs
AshfieldPossilparkand Parkhouse
Gilshochill
Summerston
Maryhill
Anniesland
Westerton
Bearsden
Hillsfoot
DrumchapelDrumry
Dalmuir
Clydebank
Yoker
Garscadden
Scotstounhill
StockingfieldJunction- follow
signs under canal
Auld KirkMuseum
Possil Marsh(SWT)
Antonine Wall:Bearsden Bath-house
Renfrew-Yoker Ferry
Roman Fort andcourse of
Antonine Wall
RiverKelvin
Marina
KirkintillochKirkintilloch
2221
Bowling to Kirkintilloch 9
Category: Urban, canal towpath Distance: 16 miles/26 kilometres Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Gradient: FlatSurface: Tarmac, whin dust
Set sail on the world’s first sea to sea ship canal! The Forth & Clyde Canal was completed in 1790 allowing vessels to cross Scotland from the Clyde to the Forth at Grangemouth. The canal empties into the Clyde at the Bowling Basin where this excellent route starts (Bowling train station is nearby - see map 3).
Cycle through Clydebank, where National Route 7 leaves the canal, and follow the towpath effortlessly through Glasgow city. There are plenty of rail options to shorten the journey or you can continue through open countryside to Kirkintilloch (see map 8 for Lenzie rail connection).
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Map 10
Be a considerate cyclist l Avoid cycling where your tyres will damage the path or verges
l Give way to others on the towpath and warn them of your approach
l For more information contact British Waterways on 01923 201120 or www.waterscape.com
Route continues below
Map 8
Map 7
Route continues
B757
B8023
B8048
B757
B757
B819
B802
B816
B816
B816
B8048
A891
A803
A80
A803
A803
M80
A803
A803
A883
M876
M80
StrathkelvinRailway Path
FalkirkBonnybridge
Bankhead
Banknock
LongcroftBanton
Airport
DullaturCumbernauld
Croy
Kilsyth
Auchinstarry
Kirkintilloch
Milton ofCampsie
Auchinloch
Waterside
Lenzie
StrathkelvinWay
Moodiesburn
Twechar
Camelon
Croy
Lenzie
FalkirkHigh
Cumbernauld
Greenfaulds
Forth andClyde Canal
Union Canal
Falkirk Wheel
To Edinburgh
Dullatur Marsh(SWT)
Antonine Wall:Dullatur
Antonine Wall:Castlecary ToWesterwood
CumbernauldGlen (SWT)
Kilsyth'sHeritage
Antonine Wall: Croy Hill
Antonine Wall:Bar Hill Fort
ld Kirkseum
Forth and
Clyde Canal
RoughCastle
(Roman Fort)
Marina
B757
B8023
B8048
B757
B757
B819
B802
B816
B816
B816
B8048
A891
A803
A80
A803
A803
M80
A803
A803
A883
M876
M80
StrathkelvinRailway Path
FalkirkBonnybridge
Bankhead
Banknock
LongcroftBanton
Airport
DullaturCumbernauld
Croy
Kilsyth
Auchinstarry
Kirkintilloch
Milton ofCampsie
Auchinloch
Waterside
Lenzie
StrathkelvinWay
Moodiesburn
Twechar
Camelon
Croy
Lenzie
FalkirkHigh
Cumbernauld
Greenfaulds
Forth andClyde Canal
Union Canal
Falkirk Wheel
To Edinburgh
Dullatur Marsh(SWT)
Antonine Wall:Dullatur
Antonine Wall:Castlecary ToWesterwood
CumbernauldGlen (SWT)
Kilsyth'sHeritage
Antonine Wall: Croy Hill
Antonine Wall:Bar Hill Fort
ld Kirkseum
Forth and
Clyde Canal
RoughCastle
(Roman Fort)
Marina
B757
B8023
B8048
B757
B757
B819
B802
B816
B816
B816
B8048
A891
A803
A80
A803
A803
M80
A803
A803
A883
M876
M80
StrathkelvinRailway Path
FalkirkBonnybridge
Bankhead
Banknock
LongcroftBanton
Airport
DullaturCumbernauld
Croy
Kilsyth
Auchinstarry
Kirkintilloch
Milton ofCampsie
Auchinloch
Waterside
Lenzie
StrathkelvinWay
Moodiesburn
Twechar
Camelon
Croy
Lenzie
FalkirkHigh
Cumbernauld
Greenfaulds
Forth andClyde Canal
Union Canal
Falkirk Wheel
To Edinburgh
Dullatur Marsh(SWT)
Antonine Wall:Dullatur
Antonine Wall:Castlecary ToWesterwood
CumbernauldGlen (SWT)
Kilsyth'sHeritage
Antonine Wall: Croy Hill
Antonine Wall:Bar Hill Fort
ld Kirkseum
Forth and
Clyde Canal
RoughCastle
(Roman Fort)
Marina
B757
B8023
B8048
B757
B757
B819
B802
B816
B816
B816
B8048
A891
A803
A80
A803
A803
M80
A803
A803
A883
M876
M80
StrathkelvinRailway Path
FalkirkBonnybridge
Bankhead
Banknock
LongcroftBanton
Airport
DullaturCumbernauld
Croy
Kilsyth
Auchinstarry
Kirkintilloch
Milton ofCampsie
Auchinloch
Waterside
Lenzie
StrathkelvinWay
Moodiesburn
Twechar
Camelon
Croy
Lenzie
FalkirkHigh
Cumbernauld
Greenfaulds
Forth andClyde Canal
Union Canal
Falkirk Wheel
To Edinburgh
Dullatur Marsh(SWT)
Antonine Wall:Dullatur
Antonine Wall:Castlecary ToWesterwood
CumbernauldGlen (SWT)
Kilsyth'sHeritage
Antonine Wall: Croy Hill
Antonine Wall:Bar Hill Fort
ld Kirkseum
Forth and
Clyde Canal
RoughCastle
(Roman Fort)
Marina
Kirkintilloch to Falkirk 10
Cycle a delightful section of the Forth & Clyde Canal east of Kirkintilloch. There’s plenty to see en route and in the warmer months it’s a wildlife haven. An optional start is from Lenzie train station (see map 8).
Near Falkirk, the striking 35-metre high Falkirk Wheel links the Forth & Clyde with the Union Canal via a rotating caisson. Boat rides are available and there’s a visitor centre and café. Half a mile to the west of the Wheel and linked to it by footpaths, the Roman-built Antonine Wall can be visited at Rough Castle. Cycle uphill past the Wheel, through the tunnel to the Union Canal and continue to the signed Falkirk High station, where you can catch trains to Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Category: Mainly rural, canal towpath Distance: 16 miles/26 kilometres Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Gradient: FlatSurface: Whin dust, some tarmac
Miles
Kilometres0
0 1
1 2
2
3
Start/Finish
23 24
Route continues
Route continues below
Start/Finish
Map 8 & 9
B774
B768
B768 B763
B76
9
A761
A726
A73
6
A761
M77
M8
A8A8
KelvingrovePark
River Clyde
Paisley
Oldhall
Dykebar Hill
CardonaldCraigton
Pollok
Mosspark
Pollokshields
Drumbreck
Ibrox
Glasgow
Bellahouston
Pollok CountryPark
Pollok House
Burrell Collection
CrookstonCastle
Drumbreck
PollokshieldsWestMaxwell Park
Crossmyloof
Shawlands
Pollokshaws West
Corkerhill
Mosspark
CrookstonHawkheadPaisley Canal
Paisley GilmourStreet
White CartWater
Bell’sBridge
Exhibition Centre
SECC
PaisleyAbbey
GlasgowScienceCentre
IbroxFootballStadium
TransportMuseum
B774
B768
B768 B763
B76
9
A761
A726
A73
6
A761
M77
M8
A8A8
KelvingrovePark
River Clyde
Paisley
Oldhall
Dykebar Hill
CardonaldCraigton
Pollok
Mosspark
Pollokshields
Drumbreck
Ibrox
Glasgow
Bellahouston
Pollok CountryPark
Pollok House
Burrell Collection
CrookstonCastle
Drumbreck
PollokshieldsWestMaxwell Park
Crossmyloof
Shawlands
Pollokshaws West
Corkerhill
Mosspark
CrookstonHawkheadPaisley Canal
Paisley GilmourStreet
White CartWater
Bell’sBridge
Exhibition Centre
SECC
PaisleyAbbey
GlasgowScienceCentre
IbroxFootballStadium
TransportMuseum
2625
Category: Urban, riverside paths, parks and town road sectionsDistance: 9 miles/14 kilometres Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Gradient: Mainly flatSurface: Tarmac
Cycle to Paisley for a great day out! From Glasgow cross the Clyde on Bell’s Bridge, by the huge Finnieston Crane, to follow on-road and traffic-free cycle paths into Pollok Park.
In this large city park you can visit the Burrell Collection with its extensive art and curios collection and excellent café. Also open to the public is the 18th century Pollok House, which has art works by El Greco and Murillo. Most of the remainder of the route to Paisley Canal station follows pleasant riverside paths by the White Cart Water. Crookston Castle and Paisley Abbey are also worth a visit.
Miles
Kilometres0
0
321
21
Map 3
Map 12 &13
Start/Finish
Pollok House, Glasgow © Eamonn McGoldrick
Glasgow to Paisley 11
Start/Finish
Map 4
Paisley
Gourock
Clyde MuirshielRegional Park
Greenock CutVisitor Centre
Rough track
DevolGlen
Ferry to Dunoon
Greenock Cut
Drumfrochar
Ferries to Kilcreggan and Helensburgh
PaisleyPaisley
Paisley
Gourock
Clyde MuirshielRegional Park
Greenock CutVisitor Centre
Rough track
DevolGlen
Ferry to Dunoon
Greenock Cut
Drumfrochar
Ferries to Kilcreggan and Helensburgh
PaisleyPaisley
2827
Category: Mainly rural with urban section, railway path, on-road sections in Elderslie and in Greenock and Gourock
Distance: 21 miles/34 kilometres Time: 3 hours Gradient: Steady but easy incline from Linwood
to above Port Glasgow. Steep descent and ascent at Devol Glen and descent into Greenock
Surface: TarmacMost of this route is on an old railway line, which passes through attractive open farmland. At a large sculpture near Johnstone, branch right, signed National Route 75 to Gourock.
The character of this route changes as it enters Port Glasgow and traverses the hillside before a drop into Greenock. From there, enjoy the sea air as you cycle to Gourock and onward ferry options.
Miles
Kilometres0
0
1 2
21
3
Start/Finish
Map 11
Start/Finish
Roman legion sculpture on the route
Paisley to Gourock 12
Map 13
Kilbirnie
Paisley
Clyde MuirshielRegional Park
Longbar
PaisleyA761
Kilbirnie
Paisley
Clyde MuirshielRegional Park
Longbar
PaisleyA761
3029
Category: Rural after initial urban section, railway path, short on-road sections in Elderslie and KilbirnieDistance: 14 miles/23 kilometres Time: 2 hours Gradient: Flat, slight incline from Lochwinnoch to KilbirnieSurface: Tarmac
This section forms part of the Lochs and Glens Cycle Route, which runs from Carlisle to Inverness on National Route 7. Start from the platform of Paisley Canal station and at the path junction near Johnstone follow National Route 7 south on an idyllic old railway line that passes no less than three lochs.
At Castle Semple Loch there’s a visitor centre and café. Further along it’s worth the short detour on a purpose built cycle path to an RSPB centre for waterfowl viewing. Lochwinnoch train station is nearby if you want to shorten the ride. Otherwise continue on National Route 7 to Kilbirnie, which is close to Glengarnock station.
Miles
Kilometres0
0 1
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2
3
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Start/Finish
Map 12
Map 11
Map14
Access gateway on the National Cycle Network
Paisley to Kilbirnie 13
Irvine Bay
Kilwinning
IrvineKilmarnock
Dundonald
Troon
Prestwick
Ardrossan
Dalry
Kilbirnie
Beith
Lochwinnoch Paisley
Barrhead
Ayr
West Kilbride
Alloway
Irvine Bay
Kilwinning
IrvineKilmarnock
Dundonald
Troon
Prestwick
Ardrossan
Dalry
Kilbirnie
Beith
Lochwinnoch Paisley
Barrhead
Ayr
West Kilbride
Alloway
Ayrshire area
3231
Time: The time given to complete a route is calculated on an average travelling time of 7 miles or 11 km per hour. This allows for a leisurely cycling pace or for plenty of stops. Times and distances given for linear routes are for one way only.
Kilbirnie to Irvine p34
Irvine to Alloway p36
West Kilbride to Irvine p38
Irvine to Kilmarnock p40
Miles
Kilometres0
0
2 4 6 8 10
2 4 6
On-road National Cycle Network section
Traffic-free National Cycle Network section
Other routes
IrvineBeachPark
Blair
Eglinton Country Park
Glengarnock
Kilwinning
Dalry
Kilbirnie
Irvine
Kilwinning
Dalry
KilbirnieLoch
Stevenston
Irvine
MagnumLeisureCentre
ScottishMaritimeMuseum
Longbar
DalgarvenMill
GarnockFloodsNature
Reserve
Abbey
Stevenston
New Town Trail
To Lochwinnoch,Johnstone, Paisley
and Glasgow
To Ardrossan
To Kilmarnock
To Troon, Prestwick,
Ayr andCarlisle
A738
A78(T)
A737
A736
A78(T)
A737
A737
A737
A737
B78
0
B7 77
B707
B70 7
B778
B7
B785
B7080B779
B7081
B7080
B7
52
For more information onthe New Town Trailsee www.ayrshirepaths.org.uk
Category: Mainly rural, 25% traffic-free cycle path, 75% on-roadDistance: 12 miles/20 kilometres Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Gradient: Undulating to Kilwinning then flat Surface: Tarmac
An enjoyable, mainly on-road section, which forms part of National Route 7. From Kilbirnie the route passes close to Glengarnock station before following a relatively quiet road for 7 miles through the rural Garnock valley to reach Kilwinning, where the route becomes traffic-free again.
Kilwinning Abbey makes a visit to this town worthwhile. Dating from 1187, the abbey played an important part in Scotland’s religious life for 400 years.
Continue on Route 7, passing a turn off for Route 73 to Ardrossan (see map 16) and the New Town Trail – a 12 mile traffic-free route around Irvine. Traffic-free paths lead easily to Irvine station, close to the Scottish Maritime Museum.
33
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Kilometres0
0 1
1 2 3
Map17
Map15
Map13
Map16
Start/Finish
Ideal cycling country
34
Kilbirnie to Irvine 14
Start/Finish
Irvine BeachPark
Troon
Troon
Prestwick
Ayr
Ayr
Dundonald
Monkton
Barassie
Irvine Bay
Alloway
GlasgowPrestwick
InternationalAirport
PrestwickTown
Newtonon Ayr
MarrCollege
Irvine
GailesMarshWildlifeReserve
ShewaltonWood
WildlifeReserve
Royal TroonGolf Club
CitadelLeisureCentre
Irvine
Burns Heritage Park
To Maybole, Glentrool,Newton Stewart and
Dumfries
ToKilmarnock
A737
A736
A78(T)
A78(T)
A78(T)
A71
A737
A759
A759
MAIN
STREETA78(T)
A79
A78A77
A78(T)Category: Rural and urban, coastal, roadside paths, woodland paths, promenades, local roads Distance: 22 miles/35 kilometres Time: 3 hours Gradient: Flat Surface: Tarmac
This long, open stretch by the Ayrshire coast is very enjoyable on a warm sunny day. If you’re lucky with the weather you should take the short detour signed south of Irvine for Beach Park.
After a paddle, continue south, through Shewalton Wood Wildlife Reserve, to Troon harbour. Then the route follows a great traffic-free cycle path by the railway line and Royal Troon golf course before a short on-road section leads into Ayr (train station).
Continue south on Route 7. Two link paths provide a pleasant detour to Alloway and the Robert Burns National Heritage Park.
1 3635
Irvine to Alloway 15
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0 1
1 2
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3
Map 17
Map 14
Start/Finish
Start/Finish
Prestwick beach © David Gold
IrvineBeachPark
Eglinton Country Park
GarnockFloodsNature
Reserve
A78
A78
A78
Abbey
Stevenston
Irvine
Irvine
MagnumLeisureCentre
ScottishMaritimeMuseum
Ardrossan
SaltcoatsStevenston
Kilwinning
Gailes MarshWildlifeReserve
ShewaltonWood Wildlife
Reserve
ArdrossanHarbour
ArdrossanTown
ArdrossanSouth Beach
Kilwinning
West Kilbride
West Kilbride
Saltcoats
For more information onthe New Town Trailsee www.ayrshirepaths.org.uk
Irvine Bay
Ferry to Arran
BogsideFlats
New Town Trail
To Kilbirnie,Lochwinnoch and
Glasgow
B752
B779
B7080
A78(T)A78(T)
A71
A71A71
A78(T)
A737
A78(T)
A738
IrvineBeachPark
Eglinton Country Park
GarnockFloodsNature
Reserve
A78
A78
A78
Abbey
Stevenston
Irvine
Irvine
MagnumLeisureCentre
ScottishMaritimeMuseum
Ardrossan
SaltcoatsStevenston
Kilwinning
Gailes MarshWildlifeReserve
ShewaltonWood Wildlife
Reserve
ArdrossanHarbour
ArdrossanTown
ArdrossanSouth Beach
Kilwinning
West Kilbride
West Kilbride
Saltcoats
For more information onthe New Town Trailsee www.ayrshirepaths.org.uk
Irvine Bay
Ferry to Arran
BogsideFlats
New Town Trail
To Kilbirnie,Lochwinnoch and
Glasgow
B752
B779
B7080
A78(T)A78(T)
A71
A71A71
A78(T)
A737
A78(T)
A738
Category: Coastal, rural and urban, traffic-free and on-road sections
Distance: 13 miles/21 kilometres Time: 1 hour 50 minutesGradient: FlatSurface: Tarmac
This route gives quality cycling by a beautiful and open stretch of coast. From the outskirts of West Kilbride a cyclepath runs parallel to the A78 with stunning views of Arran’s ‘sleeping giant’ profile. It’s possible to walk or cycle from West Kilbride train station to the start.
After Ardrossan, follow National Route 73, passing golden beaches before heading inland, with some road sections, to join Route 7. Then go south for Irvine (train station); or north for Kilwinning (train station). To continue on Route 73 to Kilmarnock, see map 17.
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Miles
Kilometres0
0
1
1
2 3
Map 15
Map 17
Map 14
Start/Finish
Start/Finish
Locally inspired artwork near Kilwinning
West Kilbride to Irvine 16
IrvineBeachPark
Eglinton Country Park
GarnockFloodsNature
Reserve
Abbey
Kilmaurs
IrvineBay
Irvine
Irvine
MagnumLeisureCentre
ScottishMaritimeMuseum
Kilmarnock
Gailes MarshWildlifeReserve
ShewaltonWood Wildlife
Reserve
Kilmarnock
For more information onthe New Town Trailsee www.ayrshirepaths.org.uk
Springside
Crosshouse
Knockentiber
Kilmaurs
Dreghorn
BogsideFlats
Dundonald
New Town Trail
To Troon,Prestwick, Ayrand Carlisle
AYR RD
B779
B7080
B7081
B751
A71
A735
A78(T)A78(T)
A71A71
A71A71
A78(T)
A737
A78(T)
IrvineBeachPark
Eglinton Country Park
GarnockFloodsNature
Reserve
Abbey
Kilmaurs
IrvineBay
Irvine
Irvine
MagnumLeisureCentre
ScottishMaritimeMuseum
Kilmarnock
Gailes MarshWildlifeReserve
ShewaltonWood Wildlife
Reserve
Kilmarnock
For more information onthe New Town Trailsee www.ayrshirepaths.org.uk
Springside
Crosshouse
Knockentiber
Kilmaurs
Dreghorn
BogsideFlats
Dundonald
New Town Trail
To Troon,Prestwick, Ayrand Carlisle
AYR RD
B779
B7080
B7081
B751
A71
A735
A78(T)A78(T)
A71A71
A71A71
A78(T)
A737
A78(T)
Category: Urban and rural, riverside and railway paths, short on-road sections in KilmarnockDistance: 8 miles/13 kilometres Time: 1 hour 10 minutesGradient: FlatSurface: Tarmac
Enjoy a blissfully flat and almost entirely traffic-free cycle to Kilmarnock. This section follows Route 73, which is signed off Route 7 where it crosses the River Irvine.
Cycle by the river to Dreghorn where John Boyd Dunlop, inventor of the pneumatic tyre, was born in 1840. Thanks to him cycling is a cushioned affair compared to the prototypes of yesteryear. Continue through open country on the old railway path and follow the signs into Kilmarnock where there’s a train station, with links to the north and south.
4039
17
Kilometres
0
2 3
21
Map 15
Irvine to Kilmarnock
Start/Finish
Map 16
Map 14
Gentle cycling around Irvine
Start/Finish
From gentle rides along old railway lines, canal towpaths and quiet country routes over moorland, mountain and forest terrain, cycling in Scotland has something for everyone.
This map shows the National Cycle Network routes in Scotland. You may want to cycle part of them as a day trip or enjoy a longer cycle.
See page 46 for a list of maps and guides available from Sustrans.
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National Cycle Network Maps for Scotland:
Lochs & Glens PackCovering National Route 7 between Inverness and CarlisleCode NNP01, £18.00
Lochs & Glens SouthCarlisle to Glasgow via the Ayrshire coastCode NN7B, £6.99
Lochs & Glens North Northern section of the Lochs and Glens cycle route between Glasgow and InvernessCode NN7C, £6.99
Coast & Castles NorthEdinburgh to AberdeenCode NN1D, £6.99
Coast & Castles SouthEdinburgh to NewcastleCode NN1C, £6.99
Salmon RunDundee to Perth and Pitlochry plus five circular rides in the Tay Valley Code NN77, £3.99
Oban to Campbeltown Code NN78, £3.99
Aberdeen to Shetland (2 map pack) Code NN1E, £8.99
Forth & Clyde Cycle RoutesCode NN75, £6.99
Round the ForthCode NN76, £6.99
Ayr
Troon
KilmarnockIrvine
KilwinningArdrossan
LochwinnochPaisley
KilmacolmGreenock
DumbartonClydebank
Glasgow Bathgate
Airdrie
Tarbet
Falkirk
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To find maps, route information and suggested routes from cyclists throughout Scotland visit:
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Front cover: Roman legion on Route 75 © Sustrans
This booklet has been produced with the support of the Scottish GovermentSecond edition 2012
Sustrans and the National Cycle Network
The routes in this book form part of the National Cycle Network, more than 13,000 miles of traffic-free paths, quiet lanes and on-road walking and cycling routes around the UK.
The Network is coordinated by Sustrans, the charity that’s enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day. Our work makes it possible for people to choose healthier, cleaner and cheaper journeys, with better places and spaces to move through and live in.
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