Spring into Cycling - Planning Routes and Cycle Maps
In Edinburgh we are lucky to have lots of lovely cycle routes to get around the city, with many off road and perfect for cycling or walking along.
The City of Edinburgh Council have designed QuietRoutes which is suitable for all abilities and avoids using busy main roads 鈥� a good option if you鈥檙e still building your confidence or cycling with kids. Just look for the route number on blue cycle signs to keep on the right path.
There are also leaflets for each area of the city to download .
馃搷 Granton Campus 鈥� and 馃椇锔�
馃搷 Milton Road Campus 鈥� 馃椇锔�
馃搷 Sighthill Campus 鈥� 馃椇锔�
Another great resource is 鈥� here you can plan routes choosing quiet/fastest options or browse points of interest (e.g. bike shops, cafes, railway stations).
Sustrans are a UK-wide charity which supports walking, wheeling and cycling 鈥� they manage the which are found across Edinburgh and all over the country, perfect for exploring further afield.
is also a popular option for planning and recording routes 鈥� browse collections for nearby trips.
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Route planning - Tips for beginners
- Use a route planner designed for cyclists, such as the links above.
- Do a practice run! Familiarise yourself with the route before if you can. Give yourself extra time if the weather is poor.
- You don鈥檛 have to bike the whole way 鈥� take your bike on the train or some buses and cycle the rest of the way.
- Get exploring 鈥� find a new caf茅 or a nice landmark to aim for and enjoy the journey.
- Speak to other cyclists along the way! It鈥檚 easy to say a quick hello, whether that鈥檚 at the lights or when you lock up.
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Links to resources
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Happy Spring Cycling!
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Alice Barker
Campus Cycling Officer
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