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Johnny Planet	14 Jul 17:40
Joined: 14 Jul 2009 Posts: 1 Bike:	Hi everyone - I'd really appreciate some help. I'm trying to plan a route from Glasgow City Centre to Edinburgh City Centre. Any ideas or suggestions for where I could go to find out? And any idea how long this would take. Thanks everyone! John.

dudley	15 Jul 02:43
Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile	think the canal tow path is easiest if you look at 'cycle routes' on this website, and then in Scotland Glasgow section, you'll find a canal route - around 60 miles, i think 4 hours then? depends how fast you go, as always! http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Glasgow_To_Edinburgh_via_Falkirk_Wheel-Cycle-Route-1123.html
My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular

epa611	03 Aug 04:41
Joined: 03 Aug 2009 Posts: 16 Bike: My Profile	National Cycle Network route 75. See www.sustrans.org.uk for the route. Edit - can't do this route as closed due to rail works. See Sustrans website for details: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/sustrans-near-you/scotland/589

TCar	29 Aug 15:07
Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Posts: 2 Bike: My Profile	Canal route is best, there are few places where you cross roads, some nice pubs/coffee stops. Did this route about four years ago and plan to do again.
My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Burghead to Quarrywood Loop

threescorpion	11 Mar 17:26
Joined: 11 Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Bike:	THE CANAL FROM GLASGOW TO EDINBURGH IS WORTH LOOKING AT THIS HAS A TOW PATH ALL THE WAY SEE GOOGLE EARTH FOR MORE MAP DETAILS . CAN YOU OR ANYBODY TELL ME ABOUT BEST OR BETTER CLOTHING . IVE DONE A FEW LONG DIST RIDES 7HRS OR MORE T SHIRT (COTTON) PLUS HOODY BOTH SOAKING WITH SWEAT 1HR INTO RIDE.

buffy	14 Mar 09:38
Joined: 14 Mar 2010 Posts: 1 Bike:	Hi I've also cycled the Union Canal from Maryhill in Glasgow to the Water of Leith in Edinburgh, a good few years ago too. It was an excellent journey, over 2 days (stayed overnight bed n brekkie in Falkirk) and weather was nice, think it was in June. Flat, obviously, the whole way, had to come off the canal at some points however as it went underground but the links on this thread show exactly how few times that occurred. All in all a great cycle, only got up a sweat when the group I was cycling with decided to "pit the foot doon" for a mile or so but otherwise a nice leisurely cycle. It can be done in a day no problem, just start earlyish from Glasgow and I can assure you the views and countryside between the west and the central belt and then onwards to west lothian are breathtaking. A few eateries also, special mention to the Indian restaurant en route - we never went in but just marvelled at the audacity of the owners who cited it in the middle of nowwhere, next to the canal and passing trade consisting of cyclists, walkers and barge travellers, and possibly a few stray canoeists! We had packed lunches, sat on riverbank and enjoyed the early summer weather, met quite a few cycling groups going the other direction, and I would recommend it to anyone. I'm considering cycling it this easter weekend, if the weather stays fine. Buffy

buffy

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Hi

I've also cycled the Union Canal from Maryhill in Glasgow to the Water of Leith in Edinburgh, a good few years ago too. It was an excellent journey, over 2 days (stayed overnight bed n brekkie in Falkirk) and weather was nice, think it was in June. Flat, obviously, the whole way, had to come off the canal at some points however as it went underground but the links on this thread show exactly how few times that occurred. All in all a great cycle, only got up a sweat when the group I was cycling with decided to "pit the foot doon" for a mile or so but otherwise a nice leisurely cycle. It can be done in a day no problem, just start earlyish from Glasgow and I can assure you the views and countryside between the west and the central belt and then onwards to west lothian are breathtaking. A few eateries also, special mention to the Indian restaurant en route - we never went in but just marvelled at the audacity of the owners who cited it in the middle of nowwhere, next to the canal and passing trade consisting of cyclists, walkers and barge travellers, and possibly a few stray canoeists!

We had packed lunches, sat on riverbank and enjoyed the early summer weather, met quite a few cycling groups going the other direction, and I would recommend it to anyone.

I'm considering cycling it this easter weekend, if the weather stays fine.

Buffy

giant brass 1997	16 Mar 14:48
Joined: 16 Mar 2010 Posts: 4 Bike:	HI, I'm from Edinburgh and its a good idea to visit princess street while your there its easy to go down on bike now because its closed to cars.

getting there slowly	30 Mar 18:36
Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 1 Bike:	just did the glasgow to edinburgh route a couple of weeks ago. The beginning (glasgow) was closed for a bit so had to find a route around. Getting to Falkirk was great. just had some muddy spots but it was a good cycle. stopped for a bit the rest of the journey is bumpy. This will take you a wee bit longer and more mud on the road. This is great cycle. no hills and if you do it on a nice day great scenery good most of the way.

getting there slowly

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just did the glasgow to edinburgh route a couple of weeks ago. The beginning (glasgow) was closed for a bit so had to find a route around.

Getting to Falkirk was great. just had some muddy spots but it was a good cycle. stopped for a bit the rest of the journey is bumpy. This will take you a wee bit longer and more mud on the road.

This is great cycle. no hills and if you do it on a nice day great scenery good most of the way.

dudley	31 Mar 03:23
Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile	Imagine being from Edinburgh and not appreciating that it's Princes Street, not Princess Street. blimey! There may be few cars on Princes Street, but the buses are breeding, and there are tram lines to contend with (although no trams for the foreseeable!)
My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular

cmcallister	21 Jan 17:56
Joined: 21 Jan 2011 Posts: 1 Bike:	take the canal on a dry day. i took it it on a wet day and was coverd in mud as soon when i arrived in edinbrugh just watch long dark tunnel after falkirk wheel. but it is a good way to go.

keep_fit	16 May 16:01
Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 25 Bike: My Profile	am Planing 2 do this trip in June on a good day only start early to avoid most of traffic, never thought i could do it but i feel good after a few 10 or 20 miles treks i have done already, on the west side, not much in sweet now as i did at start of using a cycle an loving it.. whats the best gear to ware as i have only light tee shirt n track suit or long shorts on

MegaJoule	17 May 14:08
Joined: 17 May 2011 Posts: 1 Bike:	Have a look at the Pedal for Scotland web page - last year's route via Linthithgow was fairly easy. Depending on the wind, allow about 3h15 saddle time. Linlithgow's past halfway and good for a break.

annieslandmissile	20 May 06:30
Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile	Hi there yeah i did Glasgow to Edinburgh route last year. I started at Anniesland (Lock27 pub) and got to Edinburgh City Centre in about 5/6 hours later, with a 30/40 mins stop off at the Falkirk Wheel for my lunch. It is a great cycle run to do, as its completely traffic free and flat all the way as well. It has some really nice scenery on route too! I joined the canal path and just after Maryhill followed the signs to Bishopbriggs on the canal and then you see signs to the Falkirk Wheel. Basically you pass Bishopbriggs, Kirtintilloch, Kilsyth and just keep going and when you hit the Falkirk Wheel (2.5 hrs) go up hill and join the Union Canal and keep going. As you join the Union Canal there s a good tunnel right at the start and a few high aquaducts to cross over. (ps: i got the train back from Haymarket!!) I hope you get on fine, happy cycling!!! :))

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Hi there yeah i did Glasgow to Edinburgh route last year. I started at Anniesland (Lock27 pub) and got to Edinburgh City Centre in about 5/6 hours later, with a 30/40 mins stop off at the Falkirk Wheel for my lunch.

It is a great cycle run to do, as its completely traffic free and flat all the way as well. It has some really nice scenery on route too!

I joined the canal path and just after Maryhill followed the signs to Bishopbriggs on the canal and then you see signs to the Falkirk Wheel. Basically you pass Bishopbriggs, Kirtintilloch, Kilsyth and just keep going and when you hit the Falkirk Wheel (2.5 hrs) go up hill and join the Union Canal and keep going.

As you join the Union Canal there s a good tunnel right at the start and a few high aquaducts to cross over.

(ps: i got the train back from Haymarket!!)

I hope you get on fine, happy cycling!!! :))

annieslandmissile	20 May 06:32
Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile	you can do it on route 75, via Glasgow Green, Airdrie, Bathgate, as well but this route is closed at parts

keep_fit	20 May 07:09
Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 25 Bike: My Profile	nice 1 annieslandmissile am planing to do a this route as stated above n next few weeks an may stay over night depends n how i feel after it lol. dose any 1 have cheap hotels or even a youth hostel n the city itself like 2 take in some of scenery of it before i head back the next day

Chooks	05 Dec 18:36
Joined: 05 Dec 2011 Posts: 2 Bike:	Hiya I'm wanting to cycle from Edinburgh to Glasgow, and then onto Gourock along that national route 75, as a fundraiser before I go volunteering abroad 9 Feb 2012. I've read the posts that the path can be muddy and a mountain bike is needed, but is it even possible in late January/early February even if it isn't covered in snow? Cheers folks Chooks

skiad1	09 Dec 18:34
Joined: 09 Dec 2011 Posts: 84 Bike: My Profile	Have done the canal route several times(road route too, which is much quicker but less scenic/quiet) on different bikes('heavy' mtb tourer, full-susser, roadbike) and never had any problem. Some sections are pretty muddy, depending on time of year, but no real problems.

Chooks	16 Dec 17:48
Joined: 05 Dec 2011 Posts: 2 Bike:	Hiya skiad1, thanks for the reply.

RobMcV	01 Jan 02:27
Joined: 01 Jan 2012 Posts: 2 Bike:	I sometimes get the train through from Edinburgh to Glasgow and cycle back along the canal. roughly 60 miles . Stop at Falkirk wheel for a coffee and change onto the Union Canal. Another wee coffee stop is at Auchinstarry ( near Twechar). A wee burger van but very good. Takes me around 5 hours ( ave 12 mph on Mountain bike) Good luck Robert

Earthwormjim	11 Feb 11:20
Joined: 11 Feb 2012 Posts: 1 Bike:	Hi everyone. Im also looking at cycling to Glasgow to Edinburgh. From what I can make out there are two NCN routes...The 754 via Falkirk and the 75 through Airdrie. I understand there has been work carried out by the railway companies around the Airdrie area. Does anyone know if this route is now fully open. I have a Hybrid bike so its a bit unforgiving over the bumps. Can anyone tell me the condition of the paths on the 754 and the 75 and how long roughly each route takes. Thanks for your time and replies, James.

Earthwormjim

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Hi everyone.

Im also looking at cycling to Glasgow to Edinburgh. From what I can make out there are two NCN routes...The 754 via Falkirk and the 75 through Airdrie.

I understand there has been work carried out by the railway companies around the Airdrie area. Does anyone know if this route is now fully open.

I have a Hybrid bike so its a bit unforgiving over the bumps. Can anyone tell me the condition of the paths on the 754 and the 75 and how long roughly each route takes.

Thanks for your time and replies,
James.

THE BIG MAN	03 Sep 10:14
Joined: 12 Jun 2012 Posts: 52 Bike: My Profile	im doing the peddal for scotland glasgow to edinburgh but i fancy this rout on my own or with my mate. will give it a go next year. maybe make it a sposored one for a charity.

lexjah	05 Sep 12:21
Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 7 Bike:	I done this route both ways via the cannel path over the weekend 2 weeks ago. fantastic run, bit sore on ther arse on a team boardman hybrid but fantastic..

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