The Best Road Bike Trails in Scotland (United Kingdom)

Dunblane to Doune via Bridge of Allan

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DunblaneCycle

Distance

16.20mi

Elevation +

735f

TrailRank

26

Quiet, scenic rural roads and traffic free sections. Climb up to Kippenrait Glen SSSI to Bridge of Allan, across the open Carse, to historic Doune Castle; also linked with Monty Python and Outlander. Great cafes, before ...

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Dunblane to Doune Castle, good surface

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DunblaneCycle

Distance

10.90mi

Elevation +

591f

TrailRank

26

Follow NCN 765 until you reach the main road. Turn right onto Doune Road, or use the pavement over the A9 until you turn onto a rural road to a cross roads by the peaceful Kilbryde chapel. Turn left almost back to the ma...

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Angus tour overview

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Distance

93.70mi

Elevation +

3911f

TrailRank

26

Three day tour of countryside between North Sea coast and Angus Glens above Dundee. Start and finish Carnoustie (railway, shops, car parks). Overnight accommodation at St Cyrus Inn and Queen's Hotel, Forfar. Open vistas ...

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Angus tour - Day 2

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Distance

35.14mi

Elevation +

1719f

TrailRank

26

St Cyrus to Forfar. Quiet, minor roads. Undulating. Panoramic views of Angus hills and glens. Cafes in Fettercairn, Edzell and Brechin. Small detour possible to Brechin Cathedral (rare Irish-style round tower). Eating pl...

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Angus tour - Day 1

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Distance

30.81mi

Elevation +

1129f

TrailRank

26

Starts Carnoustie. Railway station and three car parks off main street, Arbroath Road, A930. Follows NCN1 (flat bike path) on shore side of railway along coast to Arbroath (cafes and historic naval Signal Station). Then ...

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Five Ferries Tour - Day 3, Tighnabruich to Wemyss Bay

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Distance

32.08mi

Elevation +

1257f

TrailRank

26

Third day, 32 miles, 52 kilometres. Steep climb out of Tighnabruich (Paddle Steamer Waverley stops here in summer, connects with Glasgow and Clyde Coast). Moderate traffic on road around Loch Riddon. B866 alternative bet...

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Five Ferries Tour - Day 2, Lochranza to Tighnabruich

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Distance

40.02mi

Elevation +

1611f

TrailRank

26

From Lochranza (Lochranza Hotel) to Tighnabruich (Kames Hotel). 40 miles, 64 kilometres. Ferry outside hotel to Cloanaig, Kintyre. Detour to massive and well-preserved Skipness Castle with views of Goat Fell, Arran. Back...

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Balquhidder circuit on NCN7

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Distance

26.52mi

Elevation +

1598f

TrailRank

26

Entire route on National Cycle Network route 7. Start south of Lade Inn, Kilmahog, where NCN7 crosses A821. Car parking nearby on east side above River Leny and west side at Bocastle (Forestry Commission). Option of star...

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Stirling - Thornhill circuit

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Distance

28.10mi

Elevation +

896f

TrailRank

26

Circular route of 28 miles (45 kilometres), mainly flat with modest climb north of Thornhill. Uses quiet farm roads on Carse of Stirling and back roads along Teith Valley. Dobbies Garden Centre on A84 west of Stirling is...

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Stirling circumnavigation

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Distance

38.57mi

Elevation +

1161f

TrailRank

26

An intriguing route of around 38 miles, encompassing the environs of the City of Stirling, but largely traffic free on paths, minor roads and NCN765 and 76. Takes in Dunblane, Doune, Blairdrummond, Cambusbarron, Bannockb...

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Fietstocht Tiree

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Ron246

Distance

21.57mi

Elevation +

148f

TrailRank

26

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Bicycle round the island, flat and easy take food and drinks with you, can't find any on the way and if.. there closed

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Clackmannanshire circuit

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Distance

21.46mi

Elevation +

696f

TrailRank

25

Starts and ends at Alloa Railway Station. Easy parking nearby. On minor roads, the Devon Way cycle route and some tracks. Traffic free alongside Gartmorn Dam. Best with an MTB or hybrid. Refreshments available at Dollar.

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Loch Katrine circuit

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Distance

32.16mi

Elevation +

3468f

TrailRank

24

28-OCT-10. Spectacular circuit on good surfaces. Traffic free from Trossachs Pier to Stronachlachar. Easy parking at Aberfoyle. Cafe at Stronachlachar Pier (seasonal) with fine views over Loch Katrine and possibility of ...

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Callander to Loch Katrine

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Distance

23.52mi

Elevation +

1191f

TrailRank

23

07-FEB-13. Parking in Callander (free car park at top of North Church Street). Out-and-back ride on NCN7 alongside Lochs Venachar and Achray with extension to Trossachs Pier and Loch Katrine. Traffic-free trails through ...

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Falkirk circuit: Helix, Wheel, Canals & Callendar House

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Distance

10.65mi

Elevation +

436f

TrailRank

23

03-NOV-12. Starts at Falkirk Football Stadium off the A904 where there is parking. Takes in the Forth & Clyde Canal marina and towpath, Falkirk Wheel boatlift, Antonine Wall, Union Canal and Callendar Park (which contain...

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Stirling, Fintry and Carron Valley circuit

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Distance

30.30mi

Elevation +

1795f

TrailRank

23

04-OCT-12. Hilly circuit on quiet roads from Stirling to Fintry, then back through Carron Valley and over Cringate. Parking around Randolph Road and Stirling Royal Infirmary. Path through Beechwood Park, past Torbrex Inn...

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Killin - Glen Lyon Circuit

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Distance

35.51mi

Elevation +

5200f

TrailRank

23

Park in Killin at east end of village. Head north and take the first left up Glen Lochay. At end of tarmac road turn right up hill through a gate on the road. Although shown as a "yellow" road on OS maps it is poorly mai...

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Tillicoultry Fife circuit

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Distance

29.99mi

Elevation +

1280f

TrailRank

22| 4.5

08-NOV-11. Easy free parking at start at Sterling Outlet Village, Tillicoultry. Lunch at Powmill cafe. More cafes in Dollar and Forestmill. Devon Way from Tillicoultry to Dollar, then very quiet roads, some hills, gentle...

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Dunblane to Kinbuck/Cromlix circuit

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DunblaneCycle

Distance

8.13mi

Elevation +

633f

TrailRank

22

Follow NCN 765 over the Faery bridge then turn right onto the quiet back road to KInbuck. You will see the mill village of Ashfield over the river, which you can visit on your return. At the T junction you can choose to ...

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Borders Tour 2014 overview

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Distance

120.29mi

Elevation +

7477f

TrailRank

21

Four-day road cycling tour of eastern Scottish Borders. Starting at Melrose (car parking, pubs, cafes and restuarants). First night at Duns (hotel accommodation). Second night at Eyemouth (hostel accommodation). Third ni...

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Fife, Kinross & the Lomond foothills

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Distance

32.36mi

Elevation +

1014f

TrailRank

21

04-DEC-13. Plentiful parking at Kirkgate Car Park by the side of Loch Leven and accessed from Kinross town centre (signposted). Bike path part way around Loch Leven, minor roads, quiet A-roads and woodland trails through...

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Galloway Circuit 4

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Distance

21.77mi

Elevation +

1506f

TrailRank

21

19-MAY-13. Starts Logan Botanical Gardens: car park, cafe and plant sales. Goes to southernmost tip of Scottish mainland at Mull of Galloway: lighthouse, cafe, visitor centre, views towards Ireland and Isle of Man. Flat ...

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Falkirk Wheel Linlithgow circuit

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Distance

31.27mi

Elevation +

1014f

TrailRank

21

15-APR-10. Plenty of parking at the large free car park north of the Falkirk Wheel. There is a 2km diversion to the Birkhill station on the Bo'ness steam railway. Lunch at Park Farm cafe, where the ride first reaches the...

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Dunblane, Sherriffmuir and Carse of Stirling Circuit

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Distance

20.72mi

Elevation +

1355f

TrailRank

21

Starts at Dunblane Station. Uphill to Sheriff Muir turn right to Bridge of Allan. If you don't fancy the damp descent to B of A take the Glen Road as a shorter alternative. Cross Carse of Lecropt and continue along small...

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Loch Lomond half circuit from Balloch

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DunblaneCycle

Distance

28.77mi

Elevation +

778f

TrailRank

21

A lovely varied day from Balloch train station, cycle past the 'Maid of the Loch' paddle steamer, through the woods past Cameron House hotel, and then part old road and path beside the main road to the conservation villa...

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