Firth of Tay to Moray - Sustrans

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

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.
www.routes2ride.org.uk/scotland
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 11 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 08457 48 49 50 or
visit www.thetrainline.co.uk. Bicycles can be carried on Citylink
coaches, but they must be bagged or boxed. Check before
travelling. Phone 08705 50 50 50 or visit www.citylink.co.uk.
For information on all public transport within Scotland, call
0871 200 22 33 or visit www.travelinescotland.com.
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 www.outdooraccess-scotland.com
or phoning your local Scottish Natural Heritage office.
2

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 11 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. www.northsea-cycle.com
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
Miles
0
5 10 15
Dunkeld
Birnam
0 5 10 15 20 25
Kilometres
Dundee
Broughty Ferry
Carnoustie
Arbroath
Pitcairngreen
Invergowrie
Firth of
Tay
Tayport
Perth
Newburgh
Falkland
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 100020852
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4

St Andrews to Tayport 1
Map 2
B946
Tay Road Bridge
Newporton-Tay
A92
B946
A914
Tayport
B945
St Michael’s
Wood
Start/
Finish
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
Miles
0 1 2
A91
0 1 2 3
Kilometres
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
Start/
Finish
B9131
Cathedral
Proposed route
to East Neuk
A917
6

Tayport to Invergowrie 2
Category: Coastal cycle path
Distance: 7 miles/11 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 77. 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
Miles
0 1
0
Kilometres
1 2
3
2
Camperdown
Country Park
A90
Dundee Green Circular
Dundee Circular – this cycle path
(on- and off-road sections) can be
followed right round the city
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
Start/
Finish
Invergowrie
Mills Observatory
Verdant Works
(Dundee Heritage
Trust)
Dundee Station
A92
Docks
Photo ID may be required
Frigate Unicorn
Broughty
Ferry
To Perth
7
Firth of Tay
A85
Tay Rail Bridge
Tay Road Bridge
Royal Research Ship Discovery
(Dundee Heritage Trust)
Newporton-Tay
Map 1
B946
Tayport
Start/
Finish
8

Broughty Ferry to Arbroath 3
To
Aberdeen
St Vigeans
Sculptured Stones
(Historic Scotland)
Arbirlot
Start/
Finish
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
Miles
0 1
2
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 2009
0 1 2
Kilometres
3
Broughty
Ferry Station
Broughty
Ferry
Dismantled
railway
Barnhill
Balmossie
Station
Broughty
Castle
A92
Monifieth
Monifieth
Station
Start/
Finish
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 2009.
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

Perth to Pitcairngreen 4
To Dunkeld
A9
Pitcairngreen
River Tay
Start/
Finish
Scone Palace
(Historic Houses Association)
Old Scone
Almondbank
The
Woody
Islands
A93
Huntingtower
Haugh
Hotel
Miles
0 0.5 1
0 0.5 1 1.5
Kilometres
Ruthvenfield
Huntingtower Castle
(Historic Scotland)
A9
Tulloch
The Lade
Perth
A912
A85
Muirton
Black Watch
Regimental Museum
(Museums
Galleries Scotland)
North
Inch
Connect 2 Project.
Proposed pedestrian
and cycle bridge
Quarrymill
Start/
Finish
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)
11
12

Birnam Dunkeld Cycle 5
Miles
0 0.5
1
B898
Category: Riverside cycle path
Distance: 3 miles/5 kilometres
Time: 30 minutes
Gradient: Flat
Surface: Forest track and dust
0
Kilometres
0.5 1
1.5
To
Pitlochry
Start/
Finish
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.
A882
Heading south from Birnam, an underpass under the A9 leads
past the train station and onto a cycleway alongside the A9.
Route 77 then follows minor roads for 10 miles to Pitcairngreen
(see Map 4).
Dunkeld &
Birnam Station
Start/
Finish
Beatrix Potter
Garden & Birnam
Institute
A9
River Tay
A984
Birnam
To Perth
13 & Pitcairngreen
14

Johnshaven to Inverbervie 6
To Aberdeen
Inverbervie
Start/
Finish
Bervie Bay from National Route 1 © Fergal MacErlean
Gourdon
Lifeboat
Museum
Nether
Knox
A92
Miles
0 0.5
0 1.5 1
Kilometres
1.5
1
Narrows
15
Johnshaven
To Arbroath &
Dundee
Mains of
Brotherton
A92
Benholm
Start/
Finish
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
2009.
16

Northern area
Miles
0
5 10 15
0 5 10 15 20 25
Kilometres
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. www.northsea-cycle.com
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 11 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

Deeside Way section 7
Miles
0
1 2
Aberdeen Station
0
Kilometres
1 2
3
A90
Mannofield
Aberdeen
A9013
A945
Dunthie
Park
Start/
Finish
A93
B9077
Cults
Kaimhill
Kincorth
Bieldside
Peterculter
St Peter's
Heritage Centre
(Museums Galleries
Scotland)
Milltimber
B979
A93
Newton
Dee
River Dee
The Blairs Museum
(Museums Galleries Scotland)
B9077
Banchory-Devenick
Category: Railway path
Distance: 6.5 miles/11 kilometres
Time: 1 hour
Gradient: Flat
Surface: First 2.5 miles tarmac then dust
To Banchory
& Ballater
Start/
Finish
The Deeside Way in Aberdeen
Storybook Glen
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 11
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 2010/11.
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.
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20

Westside
Map 9
West-town
Dyce to Newmachar 8
Newmachar
B979
Start/
Finish
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).
A947
Miles
0 0.5 1
Cothall
B977
0 0.5 1 1.5
Kilometres
Dyce Symbol
Stones
(Historic
Scotland)
B977
River Don
A947
Dyce
Dyce Station
Aberdeen
Airport
Start/
Finish
To
Aberdeen
21
Cyclists on the Formartine and Buchan Way
© Aberdeenshire Council
22

90
A
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 9
Miles
0 1 2 3
A981
Memsie Cairn
(Historic Scotland)
Rathen
St Combs
North Sea
0 1 2 3 4 5
Kilometres
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
9005
B
Pitmedden Garden
(National Trust
for Scotland)
Pitrmedeen
A981
A950
Maud Railway Station
Museum (Museums
Galleries Scotland)
A920
Udny
Station
Maud
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

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
Start/
Finish
North Sea
Miles
0 0.5
1
Whitehills
To Inverness
B9038
Start/
Finish
0 0.5 1
Kilometres
1.5
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

Cullen to Buckie 11a
Miles
0
0
Kilometres
1
1
2
2
3
Findochty
Portknockie
Bow Fiddle Rock
Category: Coastal and railwaypath
Distance: 7 miles
11 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
Start/
Finish
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 Garmouth11b
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
Start/
Finish
B9015
Speyside Speyside Way
Way
B9104
B9104
Bogmoor
Nether
Dallachy
Upper
Dallachy
Lower
Auchenreath
A990
A990
Portgordon
Category: Railway path, minor road, short
A-road section
Distance:
Time:
Gradient:
Surface:
7 miles/11kilometres
1 hour
Flat
Tarmac, dust
A98
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Northumberland
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.
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.
Stromness
1
Kirkwall
SHETLAND ISLANDS
1
Unst
See page 34 for a list of maps and guides
available from Sustrans.
1
Thurso
John o'Groats
1
Lerwick
Tongue
Sumburgh
1
Lairg
Tain
Cullen
Cromarty
Nairn
Forres
Elgin
Buckie
Banff
Inverness
Turriff
Maud
7
79
78
Carrbridge
1
Lochboisdale
Broadford
Glenelg
Loch Ness
Aviemore
Dyce
Castlebay
79
Invergarry
Fort Augustus
Kingussie
Newtonmore
Cairngorms National Park
195
Aberdeen
Loch Lochy
Stonehaven
78
Fort William
7
Blair Atholl
Pitlochry
Montrose
Aberfeldy
Dunkeld
7
Arbroath
Killin
77
Dundee
Taynuilt
Carnoustie
Loch Lomond
Monifieth
Oban
& The Trossachs
775
On-road section
Perth
777
Leuchars
78
National Park
St Andrews
775
777
776
Traffic-free sections
Callander
1
Tarbet
765
1
76
Aberfoyle
Proposed routes
Glenrothes
Alloa
766
Colonsay
Crinan
40
7
Stirling
764
Dunfermline
Selected regional routes
Kirkcaldy
75
Larbert /
76
Kirkintilloch
Stenhousemuir
/ Lenzie
Towns with railway stations
Edinburgh
Dumbarton
754
Clydebank
Greenock
75
Bathgate 75
Musselburgh
76
Tarbert
Glasgow
Towns without railways stations
Kilmacolm
78
Paisley
East End
73
Lochwinnoch
Airdrie
Livingston Balerno Dalkeith
Claonaig
1 National Cycle Network route number
Kennacraig
Barrhead
Hamilton
Penicuik
Lochranza
7
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Port
Ellen
74
Kilwinning
Carstairs Junction
10 Regional route number
Ardrossan
73
Irvine
82
78
Kilmarnock
Galashiels
73
1
Bamburgh
Brodick
Troon
Melrose
Wooler
68
Abington
Malin Head
Ayr
Harwick
Campbeltown
Northumberland
1
Rathlin Island
Maybole
Carndonagh
Portrush
Ballycastle
74
Magilligan
Greencastle
Amble
Point
Buncrana
7
Bushmills
Creeslough
Coleraine
93
Ashington
Cushendun
Castlerock
68
Limavady Ballymoney
Burtonport
Cushendall
Bellingham
Derry/
Lockerbie
96
Blyth
Londonderry
The Glens
92 93
of Antrim
Dumfries
10 Cramlington
Letterkenny
7
Gretna
Claudy
Glenarm
10
Raphoe
Cairnryan
7
72
Tynemouth
Annan
Newcastle
97
Corbridge
South Shields
Portglenone
Newton Stewart
Sperrins
72
Strabane
Stranraer
Castle Douglas
Hexham
Ballymena
Gatehouse
Haltwhistle
Larne
of Fleet
Gateshead
14
Sunderland
73
Silloth
10 Carlisle Brampton
68
Newtownstewart
Gortin
Toome
Consett
93
Washington
72
Alston 7
Seaham
95
95
Antrim
Donegal
Carrickfergus
7
Durham
14
Pettigoe
94
10
Ballyshannon
Omagh
Cookstown
Lough
94
Whiteabbey
Bangor
Maryport
Wingate
14
Neagh
Bundoran
Newtownards
Cockermouth
68
1
Hartlepool
Belfast
29 91
92
Workington
72
20 Stockton
Redcar
30
Belleek
Fintona
Penrith
Lisburn
Whitehaven
-on-
Dungannon
Comber
Lower
Lagan Valley
71 Keswick
Tees
94
Appleby
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