Cycling

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

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

Glasgow Cycle Network

Over 110kms of the network is in place and the aim is to complete the network by 2012.

The network includes 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

Route Maps

To help the people of Glasgow who wish to cycle for pleasure, to work or to school, a free ‘Fit for Life’ cycle route map is available that illustrates the ever growing cycle network across the City. 

In addition, individual cycle route leaflets are available that 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

Useful Links

Cycling Scotland
Scottish Cycling
Sustrans
Scottish Executive Choose Another Way Campaign
Cyclists' Touring Club