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National Cycle Network Go Traffic Free in Scotland - Sustrans

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This is a marvellous route from the centre of Glasgow, which<br />

follows the River Clyde and the Forth & Clyde Canal for effortless<br />

cycl<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Start from Bell’s Bridge where <strong>National</strong> Routes 7 and 75 cross<br />

the Clyde. Sh<strong>in</strong>y modern build<strong>in</strong>gs, which <strong>in</strong>clude the Glasgow<br />

Science Centre, give the area a futuristic look.<br />

Further on, the Glasgow Harbour area is be<strong>in</strong>g redeveloped -<br />

follow the diversion signs. When the redevelopment is complete<br />

<strong>National</strong> Route 7 will run alongside the river. At Clydebank the<br />

route jo<strong>in</strong>s the Forth & Clyde Canal and then passes under the<br />

Ersk<strong>in</strong>e Bridge before end<strong>in</strong>g at Bowl<strong>in</strong>g where the Canal flows<br />

<strong>in</strong>to the River Clyde. This route can be easily shortened as it runs<br />

close to several tra<strong>in</strong> stations.<br />

Start/<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ish<br />

9<br />

Map 2<br />

White Cart<br />

Water<br />

Category: Urban, riverside and canal cycle path<br />

Distance: 11miles/17 kilometres<br />

Time: 1 hour 40 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />

Gradient: Flat<br />

Surface: Ma<strong>in</strong>ly tarmac<br />

Renfrew<br />

To Paisley<br />

(not<br />

complete)<br />

Bell’s Bridge and the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre on the<br />

River Clyde<br />

Yoker<br />

Ibrox Stadium<br />

Westerton<br />

To To <strong>Go</strong>urock <strong>Go</strong>urock & & Ayr Ayr<br />

Maryhill<br />

Start/<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ish<br />

Glasgow to Bowl<strong>in</strong>g 3<br />

Miles<br />

0 1 2<br />

1<br />

Kilometres<br />

2 3<br />

To To Ed<strong>in</strong>burgh Ed<strong>in</strong>burgh<br />

(via (via Forth Forth & & Clyde Clyde<br />

and and Union Union Canals) Canals)<br />

Glasgow<br />

Exhibition Centre<br />

Map 4 & 9<br />

Port Dundas<br />

Map 11<br />

M8 M8<br />

<strong>Sustrans</strong> Connect2<br />

Scheme<br />

10

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