Edinburgh-Glasgow

newbie_cyclist

Hi
Does anyone know if there is a nice scenic route from Edinburgh to Glasgow? Or is it impossible to avoid the main roads?

Thanks!

tarpaullynn

The route you want is the NCN Clyde to Forth Cycle Route (Glasgow - Edinburgh) - NN75, more info and a map can be purchased here.

http://www.sustransshop.co.uk/index.php?p=NN75

newbie_cyclist

thanks for the info!
have you done this route? is it nice?

tarpaullynn

Nope never done it, just googled for info after reading your post.

chuggalong

The best section is on the old railway route between Bathgate and Airdrie.
Well, to just outside Airdrie actually.
In common with most urban cycle paths from there on the surface is littered with broken glass!

Look out for the various sculptures on the route.

peter_andrew

Out through Hamilton.
Along clydeside to lanark
Then to Carnwath and out the Langwang
Then take cycle path along side water of Leith pathway at Balerno
all the way into the city centre
MAGIC
Peter
OOPS!
Reverse route would be handy as i see your starting in Edinburgh

stevercp

i dont know if this has been said before
canal route to falkirk wheel
then change canals to glesga
i think it brings you out in maryhill then cycle route to city centre
http://www.gobike.org/routes.php

plenty of info on go bike
i tried glasgow edinburgh got as far as kirkintilloch it was snowing
also tandem is not the best on towpath

Richrd2205

The cycle route is tortuous, really long, fairly hilly & slow. The Edinburgh end is OK, but you don't need to take it across the middle.
This route is pretty nice: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Gl ... o-Crammond
either starting or finishing with the cycle path between Edinburgh & Crammond.
I've done this a few times, with or without embellishments, & it's fairly good...