Highlights include the wonderful clyde walkway shared cycle and walking path. Cycling uks unique guide to all the published cycle routes in the british isles, whether on or offroad. The citys cycle hire, bike facilities, and bike events all provide a great way of getting on two wheels, even if youre just starting. Make the most of the summer and take the family out for a bike ride on one of these easier going scottish cycling routes. Cycling routes and bike maps in and around glasgow bikemap. Spokes the lothian cycle campaign, provide some of the most detailed and up to date maps of the whole of the lothians. Enjoy mountains, lochs, rivers, canals and beautiful coast on the numerous cycle trails running through scotland. Transport scotland have announced completion of the great glen cycleway, part of route 78. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the months of january and november.
Comprehensive north coast 500 road trip planning guide. And, being the super nice guy that he is, hes even included some vital stats just so you know exactly what youre getting yourself into. Thor hushovds top 5 cycling routes in norway road cycling. Lochs galore self guided cycle tour hooked on cycling. Whichever you choose, you can be sure that any of our cycling holidays in scotland will leave you with a lifetime of memories. It starts in the town of annan on the solway firth. The bike scotland series contains three volumes one for central scotland, one of the north east and one for the highlands and islands. Cycling books maps and guides edinburgh bike cooperative. This is included in text boxes throughout the book or in the daily account of my 20092010 journey.
It starts on the solway coast facing the irish sea, crosses the southern uplands, and finishes in edinburgh on the firth of forth. Scottish motorcycle routes the great thing about the motorcycling community is our friendship and our willingness to share good stuff for our fellow riders. Or you can explore the best of scotland s islands on our scottish island hopscotch or isle of skye cycle tour. Best cycle, bike routes, fort william, scotland, highlands. Mustcycle routes in aberdeenshire visitaberdeenshire.
Jul 04, 2018 mustcycle routes in aberdeenshire 4 july 2018 in this part of scotland, youll find epic cycling routes through mountains, great estates and ancient forests in royal deeside, along our 165 miles of spectacular coastline and even in aberdeen city itself. In 2019, this new 800mile mainly offroad and carfree cycle route between england and the north coast of scotland was created. A very warm welcome to cycle routes scotland this website is designed and created by an amateur cyclist and hobby webmaster, the site is funded by me, for my enjoyment and to share with anyone wishing to cycle or visit scotland. Cycle route is a great site for finding cycle routes, mountain bike trails and single track that has been tried and tested.
The ultimate scottish cycling book is the first to deal with cycletouring in scotland in such a comprehensive manner. Get cycling discover all of the latest news, programmes and events to help you and your colleagues, friends and communities learn about how cycling scotland can help anyone anywhere to enjoy all the benefits of cycling. We specialise in cycle maps and cycle touring guide books, with stock of maps and guides for all of the main longdistance cycle routes such as the c2c and the devon coast to coast and specialist cyclemaps covering all the counties, regions and nations in the uk. Book a place for you and your bike on the ferry and hop across to the isle of. Resident road cycling junkie, craig, has tried and tested a bunch of road cycling routes in the highlands and here, he shares his top picks for a weekend cycle. New offroad cycle route links england and scotland bbc news. Cycling holidays in scotland cycling in scotland macs. The building project was to create a safer alternative to riding on the busy a82 route where traffic is heavy and the risk of accidents high. Weve made it easy for you to filter our routes by region, distance and whether theyre trafficfree. The following routes have been designed and tested by bikepacking scotland. The ultimate scottish c2c guide, from excellent books. Highlands and islands of scotland cycle route maps. Cycle routes scotland a very warm welcome to cycle routes scotland this website is designed and created by an amateur cyclist and hobby webmaster, the site is funded by me, for my enjoyment and to share with anyone wishing to cycle or visit scotland. With more and more official cycle trails being developed, a variety of off road greenways on offer and.
About 98% of the route is on existing offroad cycle routes, forest roads and low. The scottish c2c cycle route is a brilliant new route across southern scotland. The north coast 500 is a 516mile scenic route along scotlands northern coast that begins and ends in the city of inverness, the capital of the scottish highlands. Also try the dava way and the formartine and buchan way for more traffic free cycling along dismantled railway lines. The goal is to go from the south of england to the north of scotland. Practical information on cycling and cycle touring in norway. Some are for experts only but others are suitable for anyone who fancies strapping on a helmet. Over 500 miles of trafficfree walking and cycling routes. Mustcycle routes in aberdeenshire 4 july 2018 in this part of scotland, youll find epic cycling routes through mountains, great estates and ancient forests in royal deeside, along our 165 miles of spectacular coastline and even in aberdeen city itself. We specialise in cycle maps and cycle touring guide books, with stock of maps and guides for all of the main longdistance cycle routes such as the c2c and the devon coast to coast and specialist cycle maps covering all the counties, regions and nations in the uk. Much more than just a set of directions, the authors own experience on each route is described in an entertaining narrative, and detailed maps are featured to allow readers to follow the routes for themselves.
Get inspired by these spellbinding cycling routes 1. See the crocodile rock on a bike ride around cumbrae. Top 20 most beautiful road biking routes in scotland. Signposted with blue cycle route signs with red number patches. Cycling in glasgow whether youre a first time visitor to the city or a resident, getting around glasgow by bicycle is an increasingly popular and convenient way of travelling. There are plenty of country roads in northeast fife which are interesting and offer spectacular views, so im going to share some of these with you. Mar 25, 2019 there is a network of on and off road cycle routes in edinburgh and throughout scotland. Find the right bike route for you through scotland, where weve got 8,773 cycle routes to explore. Between the covers are details of 30 circular road cycle routes, ranging in length from 35 miles to 115 miles.
Or if you are planning a cycling holiday, but dont know where is the best place to cycle, then you have come to the right place. There are a couple of pages of introduction, and a map, for each regional grouping, and then we are into the rides themselves. As the scottish government doubles funds to support cycling routes, heres 10 of our favourites. Nobody ever said that discovering the uks most beautiful cycle spot was going to be easy, and this 70km ride from the village of applecross goes to prove it.
Thor hushovd is considered the greatest norwegian cyclist of all time. There is a network of on and off road cycle routes in edinburgh and throughout scotland. Real cycle enthusiasts should glide on into the outstanding tweedlove, the uks largest cycle festival. Cycling routes and bike maps in and around scotland. Here are a few of the worlds greatest cycle routes to consider for your next big trip. The great north trail links the peak district to scotlands most northerly mainland points for the first time. Scotland is a great place for cycling and if you are looking for ideas for a longerdistance route these might just fit the bill. Best cycle routes scotland top 3 wilderness scotland. Route 78, or the caledonia way, is a 234mile route on the national cycle network, connecting campbeltown to inverness.
Sustrans has a great network of cycling routes which are suitable for bikepacking. The routes you most commonly find here are of the hilly or uphill type. The go east lothian trail at 63 km the go east lothian trail is perfect for families, microadventures or. The path provides a new, safe, cycle route connecting inverness with fort william alongside loch ness. This scottish cycling holiday is available as a five or sevennight selfguided cycling tour through the loch lomond and trossachs national park. Find the right bike route for you through perth, where weve got 165 cycle routes to explore. Longdistance cycle route maps and guide books for the uk coast to coast and more.
These books are the best that i have come across and they will help you to find great routes that will take you all over scotland. Here, he takes a rare break to talk about his preferred rides all over norway that feature what he loves the most. As you might imagine the west loch lomond cycle path hugs the western shore of scotlands famous. Six of the best cycling routes in scotland heres our guide to some of the most interesting cycle routes in scotland and they are all suitable for youngsters. Hebridean way cycling route, outer hebrides east beach, island of vatersay following part of the national cycle network route 780, this terrific, longdistance route spans the length of the enchanting outer hebrides island chain. A ukwide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors. Or you can explore the best of scotlands islands on our scottish island hopscotch or isle of skye cycle tour. Buy 101 bike routes in scotland by harry henniker isbn. Life on two wheels is a beautiful thing, and travel on two wheels can be epic. Also try the dava way and the formartine and buchan way for more traffic free cycling along dismantled railway lines use the links to view full route information including elevation profiles.
Jul 26, 2010 this is the fully updated second edition of the popular guidebook trafficfree cycle trails, containing more than 400 cycle routes around britain. The routes provide a unique snapshot of the countrys rich history whilst also connecting all of scotlands major cities. The best road cycling routes in the highlands wilderness. Scottish cycle routes by alasdair cain is a lovely little book. Websites heritage paths cycle scottish borders scotlands great. Scotland is famed for its fantastic scenery, islands, hills, mountains and getawayfrom it all feel. Bike ride maps cycle maps and cycle touring guide books. Sep 01, 2019 the great north trail links the peak district to scotland s most northerly mainland points for the first time. Hopefully youll get as excited about cycling in scotland as i am.
Roam for miles on official routes, discover visitor and local favourites on platforms like strava and garmin or find your own routes and trails. Cycling uks unique guide to published cycle routes view. Youll pass lochs and mountains before ending in the capital of the scottish highlands, inverness. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Six of the best cycling routes in ireland cycling is booming with new trails and greenways catering for every level of experience. Cycle routes in scotland linlithgow to linlithgow linlithgow to ratho canal route out and back 26 miles follows the route of the union canal from linlithgow approx. Whatever your preferred distance, youll find many cycle routes in scotland that suit you. A large part of that is because longdistance cycling has grown enormously in popularity in general. Find places to ride and information about them everywhere in the country whether you are looking for easy cycling routes on the isle of wight or challenging mountain bike trails in the north pennines. I was asked if i could recommend any bike routes that avoided busy roads. If you dont plan on taking your own wheels with you, you have the option to. Those set on soaking up history should try the 4 abbeys or the coast and castles routes. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the months of april and july. If youre looking for a full cycling experience during your trip, book one of the expert tour guides in aberdeenshire.
Find the perfect place to walk, cycle and enjoy the outdoors. You could ride them in one big day or over several days, staying in accommodation en route. As a starting point we would recommend this site here, which lists the long distance routes in scotland in the sustrans network. It starts in the town of annan on the solway firth in dumfries and galloway and heads through three valleys, the annan, tweed and esk, and via the rolling southern uplands and moorfoot hills. Each of my posts covering my top 3 cycle routes scotland will include a route report will have an online map, route description and gpx files to download. Find detailed information on cycling routes and paths in scotland, family cycles. There are also plenty of roads that offer great routes for quiet cycling. Linlithgow to ratho canal route out and back 26 miles follows the route of the union canal from linlithgow approx. Route 78, also known as the caledonia way, is a stunning 234mile longdistance bike route through scotlands breathtaking countryside. The scottish c2c is one of the newest waymarked longdistance cycle routes and travels through beautiful rolling countryside in southern scotland.
Why not pick one of our favourite cycle routes in scotland and head off for a day or two of fabulous touring. Maximise your enjoyment of cycling by spending some time planning your cycle route. I hate cycling in traffic, so tend to avoid main roads wherever possible. The routes you most commonly find here are of the flat type. The great thing about the motorcycling community is our friendship and our willingness to share good stuff for our fellow riders. Best cycle routes mountain bike, ebike, road bike and family friendly routes fort william, nevis range, scotland. The routes you most commonly find here are of the flat or uphill type. As the scottish government doubles funds to support. Wed love to hear about your trip so please send us your comments, feedback, advice, recommendations and photographs so that we can include these and add to the good experience of. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the months of july and august. Find the right bike route for you through glasgow, where weve got 446 cycle routes to explore. Top 5 longdistance cycle routes in scotland scotland now.
The national cycle network is a ukwide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors. Cycling in scotland road cycle routes, track cycling. For a strong cycle, perhaps try one of the borderloop options. Its the experience of the environment that im lucky enough to cycle through. Six of the best cycling routes in scotland daily record. People like riding their bikes more than ever and they like riding them for a long time, too. Top 20 most beautiful road biking routes in scotland komoot. From short loop routes to multi day scenic tours, ireland has some of the best cycle routes in the world and is perfect for cycle holidays. Written by nick cotton, the book includes a great variety of routes on former railway paths, canal towpaths and forest trails. Best cycling guide books for cycling in scotland the cycling scot. National cycle network routes in scotland run through many areas of outstanding natural beauty, taking in vast forests, iconic castles, shimmering lochs, tranquil glens and spectacular coastlines. I have been very pleased to hear from several people who had been encouraged, through reading cycling around scotland, to cycle along parts of the coast and i wanted this second edition to contain uptodate information about new cycle routes.
If you want to plan your own route, here are more useful resources. Weve put together a comprehensive north coast 500 guide to help you plan the perfect north coast 500 road trip in scotland. Cycling routes and bike maps in and around perth bikemap. Scotlands capital city boasts a huge range of continuous, trafficfree cycle paths, many following old railway lines. Over 500 miles of trafficfree walking and cycling routes on railway paths, canal towpaths and forest trails. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the komoot community. Welcome to hooked on cycling holidays and our cycling holidays in scotland, through the trossachs and highland perthshire. Some are for experts only but others are suitable for anyone who fancies strapping on a. From touring the countryside to descending a mountainside, whatever type of cyclist you are, cycling uk has some inspiration cycling routes for you.