National Cycle Network Go Traffic Free in Scotland

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1 Forth Road Bridge & Dalmeny National Cycle Network Go Traffic Free in Scotland Firth of Tay to Moray SCOTLAND CYCLE MAP

2 Overview Use this booklet to follow safe and attractive walking and cycling options from the Firth of Tay to Moray. 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. Use Ordnance Survey maps to plan your own routes. Contact the relevant local authorities for more information on cycling routes in each area. How to use this booklet This booklet highlights walking and cycling routes in the following areas: 1 Southern area Northern area Each detailed map uses the following key Featured route National Cycle Network traffic-free National Cycle Network on-road Other route Proposed cycle route Railway (station) Access point Take care point / section Steep hill / One way Caravan site / Campsite / Youth hostel Public house Café / Shop Bike Shop Birdwatching Public toilets Post office Tourist Information Castle Tourist attraction Signalled crossing p4 p18 Time: The time given to complete a route is calculated on an average travelling time of 7 miles or 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. Obey the rules of the road Be courteous l Give way to pedestrians Good Cycling Code l Remember that some people are hard of hearing or visually impaired l Where there are wheelchair users or horse riders, please give way l Ring a bell in good time or politely call out to warn of your approach Care for the environment l Can you reach the start of your journey by bike or public transport? l Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code; in particular, do not damage crops, don t disturb livestock or wildlife and always take litter home Look after yourself l Take care at junctions, when cycling downhill and on loose or wet surfaces l In remote areas carry food, water, repair kit, map and waterproofs l Keep your bike roadworthy; use lights in poor visibility l Consider wearing a helmet and conspicuous clothing Using public transport Why 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 or visit Bicycles can be carried on Citylink coaches, but they must be bagged or boxed. Check before travelling. Phone or visit For information on all public transport within Scotland, call or visit Scottish Outdoor Access Code Know 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; l care for the environment. Find out more by visiting or phoning your local Scottish Natural Heritage office. 2

3 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 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. The 6000 km North Sea Cycle Route is the world s longest signed international cycle route, passing through 8 countries around the North Sea. It mainly follows Route 1 of the National Cycle Network up the east coast of the UK. St Andrews to Tayport p6 Tayport to Invergowrie p8 Broughty Ferry to Arbroath p10 Perth to Pitcairngreen p12 Birnam Dunkeld Cycle p14 Johnshaven to Inverbervie p16 Southern area Inverbervie Johnshaven Montrose Stonehaven Dunkeld Birnam Dundee Broughty Ferry Carnoustie Arbroath Pitcairngreen Invergowrie Firth of Tay Tayport Perth Falkland Newburgh St Andrews Map and text Sustrans 2009 Maps 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

4 St Andrews to Tayport 1 Map 2 B946 Tay Road Bridge Newporton-Tay A92 B946 A914 Tayport B945 St Michael s Wood Morton Lochs Tentsmuir Point National Nature Reserve (Scottish Natural Heritage) Tentsmuir Forest Kinshaldy Tentsmuir Point Category: Coastal Distance: 14 miles/22 kilometres (8 miles/13km traffic-free) Time: 2 hours Gradient: Flat Surface: Tarmac, public road and forest track This ride to the Firth of Tay starts from the ancient university town of St Andrews. Following National Route 1 signs northbound, cycle by the town s West Sands and famous golf course to join a pleasant cycleway by the A91. After Guardbridge, quiet roads lead to Leuchars (station) and on to Tentsmuir Forest. This large area of Scots and Corsican Pine fronts the golden Tentsmuir Sands. Wildlife includes seals, huge flocks of eider duck in summer, and, more recently, the reintroduced sea eagle. A919 Leuchars Station Leuchars Reres Wood From the entrance to Kinshaldy car park, go left for a family-friendly cycle ride through the forest. After 1.5 miles look out for an old icehouse, where you can easily access the beach before the final ride to Tayport and its attractive habour. See the leaflets produced by Fife Council on the Kingdom of Fife Cycleways for more information on cycle routes in the area. A914 Guardbridge A Kincaple A91 St Andrews University of St Andrews Museum Collections (Museums Galleries Scotland) St Andrews Castle 5 Kemback Wood Kemback To Falkland Strathkinness B939 A915 B9131 Cathedral Proposed route to East Neuk A917 6

5 Tayport to Invergowrie 2 Category: Coastal cycle path Distance: 7 miles/ kilometres Time: 1 hour Gradient: Flat Surface: Tarmac Explore the banks of the Tay, Scotland s longest river, on this satisfying and straightforward ride. The route starts from Tayport, on the south side of the Firth, and follows a former railway line before crossing the 1.5 mile-long Tay Road Bridge (look out for the track to the left that leads up to the bridge). On the far side, turn left to join National Route. This soon passes by the impressive RRS Discovery Captain Scott s polar expedition ship. The 100-year-old vessel has been lovingly restored and a visit will appeal to young and old. You can continue on your own voyage of discovery on the cycle path by the shore road all the way to Invergowrie. Turning right from the Tay Road Bridge, Route 1 heads through the docks and, after a short stretch of quiet road, onto a fine cycle path along the coast to Broughty Ferry with its castle and beach. You may be asked for photo ID at the docks security gates. If you are unable to get through, use the A82 for under a mile to Stannergate roundabout and turn right to rejoin the cycle path. There is a footway on the south side of the A82. Famous Dundonians Fergal MacErlean Camperdown Country Park Dundee Green Circular Dundee Circular this cycle path (on- and off-road sections) can be followed right round the city A90 A90 Caird Park Map 3 Lochee A 923 McManus Galleries (Dundee City Council) Dundee A929 A972 B959 West Ferry Claypotts Castle (Historic Scotland) A930 Broughty Ferry Station Invergowrie Mills Observatory Verdant Works (Dundee Heritage Trust) Dundee Station A92 Docks Photo ID may be required Frigate Unicorn Broughty Ferry 7 To Perth Firth of Tay A85 Tay Rail Bridge Tay Road Bridge Royal Research Ship Discovery (Dundee Heritage Trust) Newporton-Tay Map 1 B946 Tayport 8

6 Broughty Ferry to Arbroath 3 To Aberdeen St Vigeans Sculptured Stones (Historic Scotland) Arbirlot A933 Hospitalfield House Arbroath Abby Arbroath Station Arbroath Signal Tower Museum A92 Views of the North Sea from Broughty Ferry Fergal MacErlean Hatton A92 Cycleway A92 A930 East Haven Map 2 Ardestie Earth House (Historic Scotland) Barry Water Mill (National Trust for Scotland) Carnoustie Carnoustie Station Golf Street Station Cycleway to be completed summer Broughty Ferry Station Broughty Ferry Dismantled railway Barnhill Broughty Castle A92 Balmossie Station Monifieth Monifieth Station B962 Firth of Tay A930 Barry Links Station Barry Links Buddon Ness Category: Coastal Distance: 14 miles/23 kilometres Time: 2 hours Gradient: Flat Surface: Tarmac Enjoy the sea air and views of golden sands on this excellent coastal route. Start at Broughty Castle. Built late in the 15th century to defend Dundee from attack, it was in military use until the 1930s. It is now a museum (free entry). Morton Lochs Tentsmuir Point National Nature Reserve (Scottish Natural Heritage) Tentsmuir Forest Tentsmuir Point From Monifieth, a fine cycle track heads over Barry Links, which is a wildlife haven. Further on, Carnoustie offers opportunities for refreshments and a view of the famous championship golf course. A new cycle track from Carnoustie to East Haven will be completed in summer From there, the route continues inland on minor roads and on a cycleway alongside the A92 to the fishing town of Arbroath, famous for its Smokies. For a circular ride you can return towards Dundee on the A92 cycleway, crossing the Dighty Burn on the old railway back to Broughty Ferry. 9 Map 1 10

7 Perth to Pitcairngreen 4 To Dunkeld A9 Pitcairngreen River Tay Scone Palace (Historic Houses Association) Old Scone Almondbank The Woody Islands A93 Huntingtower Haugh Hotel Ruthvenfield Huntingtower Castle (Historic Scotland) A9 Tulloch The Lade A912 Muirton Black Watch Regimental Museum (Museums Galleries Scotland) Connect 2 Project. Proposed pedestrian and cycle bridge Quarrymill Perth A85 North Inch A94 To Dundee Category: Riverside cycle path Distance: 6 miles/10 kilometres Time: 50 minutes Gradient: Flat, excepting the final steep climb to Pitcairngreen Surface: Tarmac and dust Looking for a flat cycle and a pretty riverside setting? This route from Perth is perfect for all the family. Within minutes of starting you ll be cycling alongside the River Tay with views of Scone Palace where Scotland s kings of old were crowned. Take a picnic and enjoy the scenery. Further on, the route follows a track by the River Almond, passing close to the atmospheric, medieval Huntingtower Castle. After Almondbank the route joins a road, which can be busy, for the final climb to the attractive planned village of Pitcairngreen where there s a welcoming pub. Cherry Bank Gardens A98 Perth Perth Museum and Art Gallery (Museums Galleries Scotland) Fergusson Gallery (Museums Galleries Scotland) South Inch A912 Branklyn Garden (National Trust for Scotland) 12

8 Birnam Dunkeld Cycle B898 Category: Riverside cycle path Distance: 3 miles/5 kilometres Time: 30 minutes Gradient: Flat Surface: Forest track and dust To Pitlochry A923 Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre (Scottish Wildlife Trust) King s Seat Hotel Dunkeld (National Trust for Scotland) Abbey Dunkeld Chapter House Museum (Museums Galleries Scotland) A9 Inver This route leads through some very scenic and interesting parts The Hermitage of Highland (National Trust Perthshire. Beatrix Potter fans should make a short detour for in Scotland) Birnam to visit The Beatrix Potter Centre and Garden; the imaginative author spent childhood summers in the area. Cross the Tay, on Telford s famous bridge, to enter adjoining Dunkeld. Once a significant Pictish centre, it is now a bustling and prosperous town Dundonnachie with several good eateries. Continue up the main street and turn left into the grounds of the Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel to join a track that leads along the tree-lined river banks. Further on, the track loops up and over the river and railway giving fine views of the river valley. Continue on minor roads to Pitlochry or retrace your outward route. Heading south from Birnam, an underpass under the A9 leads past the train station and onto a cycleway alongside the A9. Route then follows minor roads for 10 miles to Pitcairngreen (see Map 4). A882 Dunkeld & Birnam Station Beatrix Potter Garden & Birnam Institute A9 River Tay A984 Birnam To Perth 13 & Pitcairngreen 14

9 Johnshaven to Inverbervie 6 To Aberdeen Inverbervie Bervie Bay from National Route 1 Fergal MacErlean Gourdon Lifeboat Museum Nether Knox A Narrows 15 Johnshaven To Arbroath & Dundee Mains of Brotherton A92 Benholm Haugh of Benholm Category: Coastal off-road cyclepath Distance: 4.5 miles/7 kilometres Time: 1 hour Gradient: Undulating Surface: Rough stony track, farm road With uninterrupted North Sea views this is a great route on a sunny summer s day. However, as the coastal path is rough in places, it is not recommended for narrowtyred bikes or laden tourers. Join the off-road path at the edge of Johnshaven, just past a campsite. The east coast village once had a thriving port, which during the 18th century was one of the largest in Scotland. Although few inhabitants make a living from the sea, nowadays they have a lot of pride in their sea-faring heritage. Enjoy the peaceful location and bird spotting opportunities. Gourdon has several pubs and cafés where you can catch your breath before returning to Johnshaven or continuing on the off-road path to Inverbervie. Between Gourdon and Inverbervie the route follows the line of the disused railway, which is now a rather potholed farm road, but offers great sea views. Aberdeenshire Council plans to upgrade this section in

10 Northern area Findochty Buckie Portknockie Cullen Portsoy Whitehills Fraserburgh Garmouth Banff Macduff The 6000 km North Sea Cycle Route is the world s longest signed international cycle route, passing through 8 countries around the North Sea. It mainly follows Route 1 of the National Cycle Network up the east coast of the UK. Maud Mintlaw Peterhead Deeside Way Dyce to Newmachar The Formartine & Buchan Way Banff to Whitehills Cullen to Buckie Buckie to Garmouth p20 p22 p24 p26 p28 p28 Ellon 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 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. Newmachar Aberdeen Ballater 17 Deeside Way 18

11 Deeside Way section Aberdeen Station A90 Mannofield Aberdeen A9013 A945 Dunthie Park A93 B90 Cults Kaimhill Kincorth Bieldside Peterculter St Peter's Heritage Centre (Museums Galleries Scotland) To Banchory & Ballater The Deeside Way in Aberdeen Milltimber B979 Storybook Glen A93 Newton Dee River Dee The Blairs Museum (Museums Galleries Scotland) B90 Banchory-Devenick Category: Railway path Distance: 6.5 miles/ kilometres Time: 1 hour Gradient: Flat Surface: First 2.5 miles tarmac then dust The Deeside Way will eventually run for 42 miles between Aberdeen and Ballater in Royal Deeside. It mainly follows the disused railway line (16 miles from Aberdeen to Banchory and miles from Aboyne to Ballater) and is suitable for cyclists of all abilities and is especially good for families. Between Banchory and Aboyne, where the original railway took a long loop northwards via Torphins, the cycle route will follow a more direct mixture of minor roads and forest tracks a little more difficult to navigate, but still very family-friendly. This section is scheduled to be completed in 2010/. The highlighted route follows the start of the Deeside Way from the north gate of Aberdeen s Duthie Park to Peterculter. Along the way there is information about all the former railway stations that existed until 1966 and fine views of the River Dee through the trees. The original plan in the 1840s was for the line to continue west from Ballater to Braemar, but Queen Victoria insisted it terminate well away from her Balmoral residence. As it travels up beautiful Royal Deeside, the Way passes by many places of interest, including Crathes and Drum castles, a recreated steam railway at Crathes, Aboyne Gliding Club and the Cambus O May suspension bridge. At Ballater, the former railway station is recreated and also houses the tourist information centre

12 Westside Map 9 West-town Dyce to Newmachar 8 Newmachar B979 A947 Lower Rannieshill B979 Standryford Kinmundy Category: Railway path Distance: 6 miles/10 kilometres Time: 50 minutes Gradient: Flat Surface: Whin dust Join the Formartine and Buchan Way way from Dyce railway station car park (signed). The cycleway follows the line of the disused railway all the way to Newmachar. Be aware that there are a few minor road crossings where the railway bridges have been removed. That aside, this is a route where you can really enjoy effortless cycling along this flat, traffic-free route. It s particularly attractive in the spring and summer months when the hedgerows come alive. Rich farmland, for which this part of the north-east is famed, extends on both sides. A short trip on a minor road takes you into the town of Newmachar where you can eat and drink before returning by the same route, or continue to explore the Formartine and Buchan Way (see map 9 for details) Cothall B Dyce Symbol Stones (Historic Scotland) B9 River Don A947 Dyce Dyce Station Aberdeen Airport To Aberdeen 21 Cyclists on the Formartine and Buchan Way Aberdeenshire Council 22

13 Fraserburgh Heritage Centre (Museums Galleries Scotland) Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse and Museum (Historic Scotland) Museum of Scottish Lighthouses (Museums Galleries Scotland) Fraserburgh B9033 Inverallochy The Formartine and Buchan Way A981 Memsie Cairn (Historic Scotland) Rathen St Combs North Sea A 90 A981 B9093 Strichen B9170 A920 A947 Use the B9106 and A950 in this section. Not suitable for inexperienced cyclists and young children B9170 B9170 Methlick Haddo House (National Trust for Scotland) Tarves B999 Tolquhon Castle (Historic Scotland) New Deer Udny Green A981 B9029 B9106 Auchnagatt Ythanbank B 9005 Pitmedden Garden (National Trust for Scotland) Pitrmedeen A981 A950 A920 Udny Station Maud Maud Railway Station Museum (Museums Galleries Scotland) A948 B9000 B9030 A948 B9093 Fetterangus Aberdeenshire Farming Museum (Museums Galleries Scotland) Ellon A952 Mintlaw Longside Peterhead Arbuthnot Museum Old Deer (Museums Galleries Scotland) A950 A90 Category: Railway path Distance: 54 miles/87 kilometres Gradient: Flat Surface: Dust The Formartine and Buchan Way is a 54 mile off-road route, which runs from Dyce Railway Station into the heart of rural Aberdeenshire, linking Ellon, Maud, and the coastal towns of Fraserburgh and Peterhead. The flat nature of the Way, makes it an ideal recreational route and, as it acts as a wildlife corridor, there is plenty to see throughout the year. From Dyce, the Way runs some 25 miles to Maud where it splits. Continuing north for 15 miles leads to Fraserburgh. (Note: the railway path is unsurfaced just north of Maud. Use public roads for two miles, rejoining the railway path at Bruckley Bridge on the A950.) The eastern branch can be followed for 13 miles to Peterhead. The Way passes through (or near) many places of interest, such as Aden Country Park, Drinnies Wood Observatory, Strichen Stone Circle and Deer Abbey. There is an extensive network of minor roads in the area for circular rides in the area, such as Route 1 from Newmachar to Auchnagatt. 23 B999 Newmachar Map 8 24

14 Banff to Whitehills 10 Category: Coastal cycle path Distance: 2.5 miles/4 kilometres Time: 20 minutes Gradient: Undulating Surface: Tarmac and dust Have fun cycling by the Moray Firth! From Meavie Point in Banff, head east along the coast on a quiet road which joins a cyclepath to Banff Links. The route leads through a caravan park/campsite, across a footbridge and on tracks round the coast to Whitehills. En route there are great sea views and the Roman built Red Well. In Whitehills, look out for the excellent fish shop by the harbour. Another route from Banff is to follow the rough tracks around Montcoffer Woods. Start or finish at Duff House a Country House Gallery of the National Galleries of Scotland, which has works by El Greco, among other luminaries, and visiting exhibitions. A highlight of this cycle route is the picturesque Bridge of Alvah. Duff House North Sea Whitehills To Inverness B B9139 Inverboyndie A98 Banff A98 Banff Museum (Museums Galleries Scotland) Macduff A97 Duff House (Museums Galleries Scotland) Distillery A947 B9121 Montcoffer Woods Mains of 25 Montcoffer 26 Bridge of Alvah To Aberdeen

15 Cullen to Buckie a Findochty Portknockie Bow Fiddle Rock Category: Coastal and railwaypath Distance: 7 miles kilometres Time: 1 hour Gradient: Flat Surface: Tarmac, dust A942 Portessie Route continues below Buckie Spey Bay (Scottish Wildlife Trust) Kingston To Inverness Rathven A98 Spey Bay Wildlife Centre A942 From the north end of Cullen s North Deskford Street join National Route 1 to cycle along an old railway line and over two spectacular viaducts. The route runs along the coast to give National Route 1 can be followed easily from Buckie to Garmouth. The A-road is followed out of Buckie before the route rejoins the railway track to Portgordon. Further on, after minor Spey Bay A942 glorious sea views. At Portknockie, a short detour takes you to the surreal looking Bow Fiddle Rock. After a short stretch along the quiet streets of Portknockie, the route A98 roads, the route follows a final section of railway path, crossing the mighty Spey Bay Viaduct into Garmouth. From here it s one mile to the lovely village of Kingston-on-Spey and its long shingle beach. Another rejoins the railway path to follow the coast to Findochty (pronounced Finechty). To continue west, cross over the A942 to follow the railway path for 2.5 miles into Buckie. A990 Cullen To Aberdeen Buckie to Garmouthb recommended detour is to the Tugnet Ice House and Moray Firth Wildlife Centre at Spey Bay. (From Portgordon you can also follow the off-road Speyside Way via Auchenreath). Buckie Garmouth Speyside Way Route continues 27 B9015 Speyside Speyside Way Way B9104 B9104 Bogmoor Nether Dallachy Upper Dallachy Lower Auchenreath A990 Portgordon Category: Railway path, minor road, short A-road section Distance: 7 miles/kilometres Time: 1 hour Gradient: Flat Surface: Tarmac, dust A98 28

16 National Cycle Network in Scotland 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. SHETLANDISLANDS ISLANDS SHETLAND 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. Unst Unst Stromness Stromness Kirkwall Kirkwall See page 34 for a list of maps and guides available from Sustrans. Johno'Groats o'groats John Thurso Thurso Lerwick Lerwick Tongue Tongue Sumburgh Sumburgh Lairg Lairg Tain Tain Cullen Cullen Cromarty Cromarty Forres Forres Nairn Nairn Buckie Buckie Elgin Elgin Banff Banff Broadford Broadford Lochboisdale Lochboisdale Carrbridge Carrbridge LochNess Ness Loch Glenelg Glenelg Aviemore Aviemore Castlebay Castlebay Dyce Dyce Aberdeen Aberdeen FortAugustus Augustus Fort Kingussie Kingussie Newtonmore Newtonmore Invergarry Invergarry Maud Maud Turriff Turriff Inverness Inverness CairngormsNational NationalPark Park Cairngorms LochLochy Lochy Loch Stonehaven Stonehaven FortWilliam William Fort BlairAtholl Atholl Blair Pitlochry Pitlochry Montrose Montrose Aberfeldy Aberfeldy Dunkeld Dunkeld Killin Killin Taynuilt Taynuilt Oban Oban On-road section Traffic-free sections Proposed routes Tarbert Tarbert Towns without railways stations 1 Claonaig Claonaig Kennacraig Kennacraig Lochranza Lochranza National Cycle Network route number Port Port Ellen Ellen Regional route number Derry/ Derry/ Londonderry Londonderry 92 Letterkenny 92 Letterkenny Raphoe Raphoe Claudy Claudy Strabane Strabane Newtownstewart Newtownstewart Donegal Donegal Ballyshannon Ballyshannon Bundoran Bundoran 29 Belleek Belleek Lower Toome Toome Cookstown Cookstown Fintona Fintona Dungannon Dungannon Lough Lough Neagh Neagh Berwick-upon-Tweed Berwick-upon-Tweed CarstairsJunction Junction Carstairs Galashiels Galashiels Bamburgh Bamburgh Melrose Melrose Abington Abington Wooler Wooler Harwick Harwick Northumberland Northumberland Amble Amble Cushendun Cushendun Cushendall Cushendall TheGlens Glens The Antrim ofofantrim 97 Portglenone 97 Portglenone Ballymena Ballymena Sperrins Sperrins Omagh Omagh Gortin Gortin Pettigoe Pettigoe Portrush Ballycastle Ballycastle Musselburgh Musselburgh Dalkeith Dalkeith Penicuik Penicuik Maybole Maybole MagilliganPortrush Magilligan Point Point Bushmills Bushmills Coleraine Coleraine Castlerock Castlerock Ballymoney Limavady Ballymoney Limavady Edinburgh Edinburgh Troon Troon Brodick Brodick Glenrothes Glenrothes Dunfermline Kirkcaldy Dunfermline Kirkcaldy Alloa Alloa Ayr Ayr Carndonagh Carndonagh Greencastle Greencastle Buncrana Buncrana Campbeltown Campbeltown RathlinIsland Island Rathlin Burtonport Burtonport Barrhead Barrhead Leuchars Leuchars StAndrews Andrews St 6 6 Hamilton Hamilton Kilwinning Kilwinning Irvine Irvine Kilmarnock Kilmarnock 73 Ardrossan Ardrossan Carnoustie Carnoustie Monifieth Monifieth Larbert// 76 Larbert Kirkintilloch Stenhousemuir Kirkintilloch Lenzie Stenhousemuir //Lenzie Dumbarton 754 Dumbarton 754 Clydebank Clydebank Greenock Glasgow Bathgate 75 Greenock Glasgow Bathgate Kilmacolm 75 EastEnd End Kilmacolm East Paisley Paisley Balerno Airdrie Balerno Lochwinnoch Airdrie Livingston Lochwinnoch Livingston MalinHead Head Malin Creeslough Creeslough Stirling Stirling Arbroath Arbroath Dundee Dundee Perth Perth 5 5 Callander Callander Aberfoyle Aberfoyle Crinan Crinan Colonsay Colonsay Towns with railway stations Tarbet Tarbet Selected regional routes LochLomond Lomond Loch TheTrossachs Trossachs &&The NationalPark Park National Lockerbie Lockerbie Glenarm Glenarm Cairnryan Cairnryan NewtonStewart Stewart Newton Stranraer Stranraer Larne Larne Dumfries Dumfries CastleDouglas Douglas Gatehouse Castle Gatehouse offleet Fleet of Silloth Silloth Antrim Antrim Carrickfergus Carrickfergus 94 Whiteabbey 94 Whiteabbey Belfast Belfast Lisburn Lisburn Comber Comber Lagan Valley Gretna Gretna Annan Annan Bangor Bangor Newtownards Newtownards 10 Maryport 10 Maryport Cockermouth Cockermouth Workington Workington Whitehaven Whitehaven Keswick 71 Keswick 71 Ashington Ashington Bellingham Bellingham Blyth Blyth Cramlington 10 Cramlington 10 Tynemouth Tynemouth Newcastle Newcastle Corbridge SouthShields Shields Corbridge South Hexham Haltwhistle Hexham Gateshead Haltwhistle Gateshead Sunderland 14 Sunderland 14 Brampton 68 Brampton Carlisle 68 Carlisle Consett Consett Washington Seaham Alston Washington Seaham Alston Durham 14 Durham Wingate 14 Wingate Penrith Penrith Appleby Appleby Stockton Stockton -on-ontees Tees Hartlepool Hartlepool Redcar Redcar 30

17 Support Sustrans today Sustrans is the UK s leading sustainable transport charity. Our vision is a world in which people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. We work on practical, innovative solutions to the transport challenges facing us all. Sustrans is the charity behind the award winning National Cycle Network, Safe Routes to Schools, Bike It, TravelSmart, Active Travel, Connect2 and Liveable Neighbourhoods, all projects that are changing our world one mile at a time. Support Sustrans. Join the movement. For more information on the National Cycle Network, to buy maps and guides or to find out more about Sustrans, visit or call If you think what we do sounds sensible, we urgently need people like you to help us do more. By giving from 5 a month you ll start to make a difference. Without this financial support, Sustrans and projects such as the National Cycle Network would probably not exist. To become a Sustrans Supporter today please complete the form on the opposite page and send it to: Sustrans Freepost BS39 Bristol BS1 5FA or phone Please complete this form and send it to: Sustrans, Freepost BS39, Bristol BS1 5FA. Alternatively, you can make a donation online by visiting or over the phone on First name Address Surname Postcode Telephone address Data protection: We promise that any information you give will be used by Sustrans only and not passed to any other organisation. If you would prefer us not to contact you about special appeals please tick here How to donate: Choose your preferred donation method and complete either section A or B and section C A YES I ll join Sustrans with a Direct Debit B YES I ll join Sustrans with a Donation Your monthly gift will provide us with vital regular income to help us develop the National Cycle Network and enable us to keep our administration costs to a minimum. (Please tick) other Please complete the Direct Debit instructions overleaf. (Please tick) other Please enclose a cheque/po/charity Voucher payable to Sustrans and send this form to: Sustrans, Freepost BS39, Bristol BS1 5FA Please send me a pack on leaving a legacy to Sustrans If you d like to help Sustrans in a hands-on way, why not become a volunteer ranger? As a Sustrans Volunteer Ranger you will help to look after and promote a section of the National Cycle Network near your home, and so encourage more people to cycle and walk. To find how to become a Volunteer Ranger visit Registered Charity No (England and Wales) SCO39263 (Scotland) 31 32! C Gift Aid Make your support go further for free Make your support go further for free. Use Gift Aid and you can make your donation worth more. For every pound you give to us we get an extra 25 pence from the Inland Revenue. Simply tick the boxes below, it s that simple. I am a UK taxpayer and want Sustrans to treat all donations that I make from the date of this declaration until I notify you otherwise as Gift Aid donations. I am a UK taxpayer and would like Sustrans to Gift Aid all donations within the charity s current financial period and the previous six years until I notify you otherwise. You will need to pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax equal to the tax we claim on your donations (currently 25p for every 1 you give). Thank you.

18 Also available from Sustrans Instruction to your Bank or Building Society to pay by Direct Debit Please fill in the whole form and send it to: Sustrans, Freepost BS39, Bristol, BS1 5FA Name and full postal address of your Bank or Building Society To: The Manager Address Name(s) of Account Holder(s) Bank/Building Society account number Branch sort code Originator s indentification number Reference number Bank/Building Society Instruction to your Bank or Building Society Please pay Sustrans Direct Debits from the account detailed in this instruction subject to the safeguards assured by the Direct Debit Guarantee. I understand that this instruction may remain with Sustrans and, if so, details will be passed electronically to my Bank or Building Society. Signature(s) Date Postcode Banks and Building Societies may not accept Direct Debit instructions for some types of account.! To order maps and guides for stunning cycling and walking routes throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK please call or visit Lochs & Glens Pack Covering National Route 7 between Inverness and Carlisle Code NNP01, Coast & Castles Pack Covering National Route 1 between Newcastle and Aberdeen Code NNP04, National Cycle Network Maps for Scotland: Lochs & Glens South Carlisle to Glasgow via the Ayrshire coast Code NN7B, 6.99 Lochs & Glens North Northern section of the Lochs and Glens cycle route between Glasgow and Inverness Code NN7C, 6.99 Salmon Run Dundee to Perth and Pitlochry plus five circular rides in the Tay Valley Code NN, 3.99 Oban to Campbeltown Code NN, 3.99 Aberdeen to John O Groats Code NN1E, 2.99 Forth & Clyde (2009 edition) Code NN75, 6.99 Round the Forth (2008 edition) Code NN76, 6.99 Coast & Castles South (2008 edition) Code NN1C, 6.99 Coast and Castles North (2009 edition) Edinburgh to Aberdeen Code NN1D, 6.99 Other booklets in this series: Edinburgh, Fife, Central and Borders Glasgow and Ayrshire The Central Highlands, Argyll and The Trossachs 33 34

19 Area covered by this booklet Cullen Forres Elgin Buckie Banff Turriff Maud Dyce Aberdeen Ballater Cairngorms National Park Banchory Stonehaven Montrose Dunkeld Perth Dundee Leuchars Arbroath Carnoustie Monifieth St Andrews To find maps, route information and suggested routes from cyclists throughout Scotland visit: Sustrans and the National Cycle Network Sustrans is the UK s leading sustainable transport charity, working on practical projects so people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. The charity is behind many groundbreaking projects including the National Cycle Network, over twelve thousand miles of traffic-free, quiet lanes and on-road walking and cycling routes around the UK. We are the charity making a difference today so everyone can live a better tomorrow. Support Sustrans. Join the movement. For more information on the National Cycle Network, to buy maps and guides or to become a Sustrans Supporter visit or call: Front cover: Stonehaven harbour David Gold Registered Charity No (England and Wales) SC (Scotland) This booklet has been produced with the support of the Scottish Goverment First edition 2009