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Renfrewshire Community Plan 2008 - 2017 Cycling routes in Renfrewshire
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Renfrewshire provides a range of excellent cycling routes, on road and on traffic-free paths.
If you're looking for a good cycling route in Renfrewshire, why not take inspiration from the seven time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong?
Lance visited Renfrewshire in August 2009 and completed a 26 mile cycle ride across Renfrewshire. Click here to find out more about his trip and to download a map of his route.
Lance visited Renfrewshire in August 2009 and completed a 26 mile cycle ride across Renfrewshire. Click here to find out more about his trip and to download a map of his route.
Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity, working on practical projects so that people can choose to trave in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Sustrans has created the National Cycle Network which extends across the length and breadth of the UK.
Two of Sustrans' routes run through Renfrewshire. These are:
- The Lochwinnoch Loop Line, which forms part of National routes 7 and 75 and runs between Paisley and Lochwinnoch; and
- The Paisley and Clyde Coast, which forms part of national route 75 which runs between Paisley and Bridge of Weir/Kilmacolm.
'Out There on Bikes' - provides details of 10 cycle routes around Renfrewshire, unfortunately this booklet is now out of print, however it is available to download below. The routes have been specifically designed for the 'non expert' cyclist, and many are suitable for families with children.
Out There on Bikes
(Warning, pdf may take some time to download due to the large file size - 7.57 MB)
Out There on Bikes (Warning, pdf may take some time to download due to the large file size - 7.57 MB)
You can also view the routes on our interactive map by choosing the 'View Map Layers' option and selecting the map you wish to view.
You may also be interested in downloading the below leaflet, which provides advice on safety when cycling on country roads:
Travelling Safely Together on Country Roads (pdf 1.73 MB)You can also find links to other web sites with information on cycle routes in Renfrewshire on our Cycling Links page.
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