Some of scotlands landscapes and habitats are worldclass. Keltie bridge caravan park is situated close to the town of callander within the loch lomond and trossachs national park. Explore our listings and discover cycle routes across the country. Scotlands national cycling organisation cycling scotland. National long distance cycling and walking network. In 1981 it was reopened for use as a pedestrian and cycle path, one of many in edinburgh.
With this in mind, in august 2009, the national roads authority was tasked with completing a scoping study on a national cycle network. Cycling uks unique guide to all the published cycle routes in the british isles, whether on or offroad. Integrated in colour throughout with clear, userfriendly maps and route trajectories, it provides cyclists with advice on what to take on particular rides, the best places to stay and the sights that must be seen. Part of the national cycle network in scotland ayrshire coast cycleway 7 the national cycle networkis a comprehensive network of safe and attractive routes to cycle throughout the uk. Alternatively, you could head there on the roads through the suburbs by turning left on brunstane road south just after the railway, which takes you.
Books by nick cotton author of the official guide to the. Cycling routes and bike maps in and around glasgow bikemap. To cycle, scour the national cycle network website, hire a set of wheels and away you go. This scottish cycling holiday is available as a five or sevennight selfguided cycling tour through the loch lomond and trossachs national park.
A ukwide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors. Working with others, we help create and deliver opportunities and an environment so anyone anywhere in scotland can cycle easily and safely. Road cycling route in the shetland islands 152miles on. Integrated in color throughout with clear, userfriendly maps and route trajectories, it provides cyclists with advice on what to take on particular rides, the best places to stay, and the sights that must be seen. Its used for every kind of journey, from the school run and work commute to weekend walks and longdistance bike rides. Education scotland has changed the way it is working to provide tailored support to local authorities, schools and pupils in response to the closure of schools during the covid19 pandemic.
Our rocks, landforms and soils form the basis of scotlands superb scenery and the habitats in which so many species thrive. How encouraging to see in this revised edition the difference the efforts of sustrans and our partners in the national cycle network have made to cycling provision in scotland since nicks first trip between 1992 and 1996. Several years ago i read and thoroughly enjoyed the first edition of nick fairweathers coasting around scotland. Jim eadie highlighted the great north edinburgh network, a large part of which is in my constituency. Nairn to dingwall on the national cycle network on the second leg of your cycling holiday through the scottish highlands, you will be travelling west from nairn to dingwall. Unveiled in the year 2000, the national cycle network currently provides more than 7000 miles of cycling routes throughout britain, with the figure expected to rise to 10,000 miles by 2005. Trafficfree cycle trails sample by vertebrate publishing. Mar 31, 2017 cycle and walk walking and cycling trails crisscross scotland like a happy childs scribble. With lots of options for cycle hire and a number of cycling tours, it really is easy to kick your scottish holiday up a. Sep 17, 2015 as jim eadie pointed out, there are roughly 2,500 miles of the national cycle network in scotland and many of those routes are on old local railway lines, canal footpaths and forest trails. Route 1 is one of the national cycle networks star routes. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the months of april and july. Government initiatives are currently being implemented to increase the number of commuter and recreational cyclists in scotland.
This epic cycle journey will appeal to anyone looking to stretch their legs, test their limits and see the beautiful scenery of the british isles. As jim eadie pointed out, there are roughly 2,500 miles of the national cycle network in scotland and many of those routes are on old local railway lines, canal footpaths and forest trails. This route follows the ncn national cycle network route 7. Oct 11, 2019 this guidebook describes a 528mile cycling route in northern scotland. 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. Harry hennikers book covering the scottish part of the national cycle network is the essential guide to the many routes to be explored. Scotland from the national cycle network home facebook.
The route is part of the national cycle network and when you are on the network you will see red for national routes and blue for regional routes with the number relating to the route you are following. There are a couple of pages of introduction, and a map, for each regional grouping, and then we are into the rides themselves. Start planning your cycling trip with help from the national cycle network. Scotland currently has a national cycle network covering over 2000 miles, landscape that is worth seeing at cycling pace and air so clean you cant help but want to fill your lungs with it.
In 2017, the 16,575mile 26,675kilometre network was used for over 786 million cycling and. The national cycle network has guides to over 50 routes across mainland scotland, with each chapter covering a different region. Available for wales, scotland, south west england, south east england, and the midlands. Sustrans now also have a guide book which shows the route entirely on the national cycle network. National cycle network number 75 runs along the southern edge of the park and there is another cycle path running through the park up to the loch. Nick cottons most popular book is south west mountain biking. Check out these handy tips from sustrans and ensure youre ready for safe, fun cycling in scotland. A page showcasing the amasing sights and landscapes along scotland s 2100 miles of national cycling network. Part of the national cycle network in scotland garnock valley cycleway the national cycle networkis a comprehensive network of safe and attractive routes to cycle throughout the uk.
Lochs galore self guided cycle tour hooked on cycling. Cycle and walk walking and cycling trails crisscross scotland like a happy childs scribble. Find the perfect place to walk, cycle and enjoy the outdoors. However, always refer to your route notes supplied. Pedal your way around scotland with ease by following the countrys designated national cycle network ncn. This ambitious project will grow scotland s network of paths, trails and canal towpaths from 6,000 to 8,000 kilometres by 2035. National walking and cycling network scottish canals. Harry hennikers book, covering the scottish part of the national cycle network, is a comprehensive guide to the many routes to be explored. Feb 05, 2004 unveiled in the year 2000, the national cycle network currently provides more than 7000 miles of cycling routes throughout britain, with the figure expected to rise to 10,000 miles by 2005.
Weve made it easy for you to filter our routes by region, distance and whether theyre trafficfree. Jul 01, 2005 unveiled in the year 2000,the national cycle network currently provides more than 7,000 miles of cycling routes throughout britain, with the figure expect to rise to 10,000 miles by 2005. Kilmartin castle can also be booked exclusively for small elopements, family holidays or special occasions. This guidebook describes a 528mile cycling route in northern scotland.
Help us to continue to care for the national cycle network and support our work to. Making better links between existing routes will improve connections between urban and rural, and inland and coastal areas. Our peat bogs and oakwoods are among europes best, and machair is found only here and in ireland. Unveiled in the year 2000,the national cycle network currently provides more than 7,000 miles of cycling routes throughout britain, with the figure expect to rise to 10,000 miles by 2005. At least 25 miles in length, they are suitable for multiday outings as well as day trips. Welcome to hooked on cycling holidays and our cycling holidays in scotland, through the trossachs and highland perthshire. Between the covers are details of 30 circular road cycle routes, ranging in length from 35 miles to 115 miles. The areas covered include edinburghcarlisle, glasgowinverness, aberdeenedinburgh, invernessjohn ogroats, and glasgowcarlisle. 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. Kilmartin castle is the ideal stop for cyclists on the caledonian way national route 78 of the national cycle network passes through the village. Although not our official guide, it is worth purchasing the offcomers guide cycling the hebridean way which has lots of helpful information and maps the cicerone guide book, cycling in the hebrides covers the hebridean way along with several other routes. Look out for new routes to walk, cycle, and ride near you as we extend and improve the national walking and cycling network nwcn. Innocent railway path edinburgh, scotland atlas obscura.
Scotlands great trails are nationally promoted trails for peoplepowered journeys. Keltie bridge enjoys a quiet riverside location in the country with easy access off the a84 trunk road. With lots of options for cycle hire and a number of cycling tours, it really is easy to kick your scottish holiday up a gear. At over 16,000 miles the national cycle network spans the uk.
The sustrans pocketsized maps would be an ideal way to work out your own options as well. An advisory group, under the auspices of the national trails advisory committee and with members such as failte ireland, waterways ireland and coillte, was set up for this work. The park is located just to the west of coatbridge very near to blairhill railway which is a good point of access. There are several ways to enjoy cycling in scotland, with some brilliant options for cycling holidays and just as many great choices for short bike rides to pass a leisurely morning or an afternoon. The national cycle network ncn is the national cycling route network of the united kingdom, which was established to encourage cycling throughout britain, as well as for the purposes of bicycle touring. If youre a founder who requires support, feel free to book a meeting with me using this form.
Im hazel jane tech nations scotland entrepreneur engagement manager. Nairn to dingwall on the national cycle network the. Find out what we stand for and how our work around the uk is making a difference. This leg of the tour is 36 miles long and will take around four and a half hours to complete. This epic cycle journey will appeal to anyone looking to stretch their legs, test their limits and.
The routes you most commonly find here are of the flat or uphill type. Each is distinctively waymarked, largely off road and has a range of visitor services. Whatever your preferred distance, youll find many cycle routes in scotland that suit you. The cycling action plan for scotland includes support for communities to map their own routes through grants from cycling scotland. There are approximately 2,371 miles 3,815 km of national cycle network routes in scotland, including 644 miles of trafficfree routes which use a mix of railway path, canal towpath, forest road, shareduse path, segregated cycle lanes and redetermined rural footways. A page showcasing the amasing sights and landscapes along scotlands 2100 miles of national cycling network. Road cycling route in the shetland islands 152miles on the most northerly stretch of the national cycle network we celebrate sustrans 20th birthday in style with a visit to the national cycle network s most northerly point the shetland islands. Starting and finishing in the highland capital inverness, the circular route passes through the ancient counties and districts of wester ross, sutherland, caithness, easter ross and the black isle and is suitable for mountain, touring and road bikes. The official guide to the national cycle network national. How to use this guide in this book, you will find more than 400 trafficfree trails from cornwall to the scottish highlands, including railway paths, forestry routes. Scottish cycle routes by alasdair cain is a lovely little book. Signage is a matter for las for local routes and destinations and for sustrans if it is on or is a new section of the national cycle network. 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.
The park also contains a visitor centre, cafeteria, peace garden and nature trails. Were building a national network of ambitious entrepreneurs. Work in partnership with us to tackle the challenges of congestion, air pollution, physical inactivity, and social inequality, by making it easier for people to walk and cycle. Buy the official guide to the national cycle network national cycle network route 2nd revised edition by cotton, nick, grimshaw, john isbn. I have been pleased to use that network extensively. Education scotland providing support for parents and teachers during school closures. Most popular cycle maps and guide books by area yorkshire cycle route maps and guide books. Look out for new routes to walk, cycle and ride near you as we extend and improve the national walking and cycling network nwcn the nwcn builds on existing path and trail networks such as scotlands great trails, the national cycle network and canal towpaths. The best outdoor activities in scotland for all ages.