National Cycle Network Go Traffic Free in Scotland - Sustrans
National Cycle Network Go Traffic Free in Scotland - Sustrans
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