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Encouraging Cycling

Glasgow City Council is developing the Glasgow Cycle Network that comprises 375km of identified routes.

Glasgow's Strategic Plan for Cycling - 2010 to 2020 Glasgow recognises that cycling has an important role in contributing to the health and wellbeing of those who live, work and visit the city - this plan will give you an indepth look at how we intend to make Cycling the biggest participation activity in the City by 2020. Further Information

Consultation - Cathkin Braes Country Park - Development of Mountain Biking Cathkin Braes Country Park has been selected as the venue for the 2014 Commonwealth Games mountain bike races. In preparation for this and to provide a permanent new facility, it is proposed to build a series of new trails within the country park. Further Information Cathkin Braes consultation

Glasgow Cycle Network

The network currently includes over 200km of routes and is constantly being worked on to improve and extend the available routes. To help cater for all standards of cyclists, the network includes:

image of cyclist at traffic lights

cycle lanes on the carriageway

off-road cycle tracks

designated routes in parks

signalled crossings at main roads

quality bus corridors

advanced stop lines at traffic signals

traffic calmed or lightly trafficked streets

Download Leaflets

Route Maps

To help the people of Glasgow who wish to cycle for pleasure, to work or to school, Glasgow City Council has produced a selection of cycle leaflets

These leaflets cover both the extensive commuter routes throughout the city and also long distance routes that provide access to the countryside.

To obtain copies of the above leaflets please phone Glasgow’s cycling information line on 0141 287 9171 or email les@glasgow.gov.uk or write to:

Land and Environmental Services
Cycle Unit
Richmond Exchange
20 Cadogan Street
Glasgow
G2 7AD