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Sustrans and the National Cycle NetworkSustrans is the UKs
leading sustainable transport charity,working on practical projects
so people choose to travel inways that benefit their health and the
environment. Thecharity is behind many groundbreaking projects
includingthe National Cycle Network, over twelve thousand miles of
traffic-free, quiet lanes and on-road walking and cyclingroutes
around the UK. We are the charity making adifference today so
everyone can live a better tomorrow.Support Sustrans. Join the
movement.
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National Cycle Network
Scotland
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Day rides in ScotlandCycling in Scotland is not just for the
long distance cyclist.Whether you are on holiday and fancy hiring a
bike for aday, or you just want to discover more about the
areawhere you live, there are some great day trips and shortrides
to enjoy on your own, or with friends and family.
Maps for the following traffic-free sections of the
NationalCycle Network can be downloaded from the Scotlandpages of
www.sustrans.org.uk
Aviemore to Slochd
Ayrshire Coast Cycleway (Irvine to Ayr)
Balerno to Bathgate
Clyde Corridor Cycle Route (Glasgow to Uddingston)
Clyde to Loch Lomond (Glasgow to Balloch)
Cullen to Garmouth Cunninghame Cycleway (Kilmarnock to
Ardrossan)
Dalkeith to Penicuik
Dundee to Arbroath
Esk Valley Cycle Route (Musselburgh to Dalkeith)
Garnock Valley Cycleway (Irvine to Kilbirnie)
Hillend Loch Railway Path (Airdrie to Bathgate)
Kessock to Culloden
Lochwinnoch Loop Line (Paisley to Kilbirnie)
Paisley and Clyde Coast Railway Path (Paisley to
Gourock)
Ideas for other cycle day rides can be found
atwww.visitscotland.com/cycling
T h e F o r t h R a i l B r i d g e E a m o n n M c G o l d r i
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Loch Garten J&D Parsons
For further maps, guides and more information oncycling in
Scotland or to become a Sustrans
supporter, visit or call:
C u l l e n
T h i s l e a f l e t w a s f u n d e d b y t h e S c o t t i s
h E x e c u t i v e .
0845 113 00 65(from the UK)
+44 (0)117 929 0888(from outside the UK)
www.sustrans.org.uk
