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Cycling in Scotland
There are many ways to explore our wonderful country but cycling in Scotland is one of the best. Take your time to see more, improve your health and well-being, and reduce your carbon footprint.
Your next cycling holiday could include our amazing long-distance routes, or purpose-built trails at one of 25 world-class mountain biking centres.
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National Cycle Routes & Paths in Scotland
Browse a network of signed cycle paths and routes and find one near you.
Sustrans Map of National Cycle Routes in Scotland
With the Sustrans cycle map, you’ll find routes for cycling adventures and for easy and relaxed days in the outdoors.
Our cycling route suggestions
There are lots of safe and traffic-free cycling networks and routes available.
11 of the Best Cycling Routes in Scotland
Experience Scotland's beauty by bike with these 11 must-pedal routes.
6 Family-Friendly Cycle Routes in Scotland
Keep those wheels turning with our six great family-friendly cycle routes.
Cycling Routes for Beginners
Discover 10 scenic cycle routes, perfect for beginners. Including Drumlanrig Castle, Aviemore to Abernethy Forest and the Strathkelvin Railway Path.
7 Epic Train Accessible Bike-Packing Routes in Scotland
Enjoy 7 multi-day routes for your next Scottish bike-packing odyssey, using train and bike.
Cycling events
Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
© British Cycling / Glasgow 2021 National Track Cycling Championships
2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
For the first time ever, the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships will bring together all road, track, BMX, indoor, mountain bike and para-cycling world championships disciplines into one mega event.
Tickets for the 2023 UCI Cycling Worlds are flying. Make sure you secure your place in the crowds by buying your tickets today.
Other cycling events
In Scotland, we love cycling so much so that we put on some rather wonderful events to celebrate the joy of being on two wheels.
Highland Perthshire Challenge
There are two Highland Perthshire Challenge routes, 50 miles and 100 miles, starting and finishing at Scone Airfield near Perth.
Tour O The Borders
Tour O The Borders is a spectacular closed-road sportive taking you through some of the finest landscape the Scottish Borders has to offer.
Dukes Weekender
The Dukes Weekender centres on Dukes Pass near Aberfoyle in the Trossachs. It includes biking events and the friendly Dukes Gathering at Forth Inn.
Thrive Ballater
Thrive Ballater returns with guided rides, cycling events, bike demos from top brands, well-being experiences and a busy entertainment programme.
More ways to enjoy cycling in Scotland
A family explore the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Cycling Holidays
A cycle holiday in Scotland is a great way to see all the sights. Choose between guided, self-guided or a bespoke trip. You have an amazing choice of cycle routes across the country, so it's more a question of where do you want to explore first?
Bike hire in Scotland
National Cycle Network Route 7
© Sustrans / Andy McCandlish
Cycling shops
There's a great network of cycle shops that hire out top quality bikes and offer those last-minute spares or repairs if you're bringing your own bike. The friendly staff in these shops can often offer great advice on where to ride and what to see too.
Cycling is also a brilliant (and green) way to explore Scotland's cities. And it's easy with great bike hire schemes.
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