Paisley and Clyde Cycling Path

Part of the This route is a partnership between National Cycle Network

This 20 mile cycleway and footpath forms part of the Clyde to Forth National Cycle Route. It starts at Paisley Canal Railway Station, and ends in Gourock at the Railway Station and ferry terminal. Along the way it passes the town of Johnstone and crosses attractive open country between Bridge of Weir and Kilmacolm, before reaching Port Glasgow and Greenock on the Firth of Clyde.

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Ferries ply between Gourock and Duncan, a gateway to the The National Cycle Network is a comprehensive network Argyll area of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs of safe and attractive routes to cycle throughout the UK. National Park. The route is mainly traffic-free apart from 10,000 miles are due for completion by 2005, one third of which will be on traffic-free paths, the rest will follow quiet short sections through Elderslie and kilmalcolm . There are lanes or traffic-calmed roads. It is delivered through the some steep gradients in Port Glasgow and Greenock . policies and programmes of over 450 local authorities and There is wheelchair access to the whole route. other partners, and is co-ordinated by the charity Sustrans. Sustrans - the sustainable transport charity - works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects. 5,000 miles of our flagship project, the For more information on routes in your area: National Cycle Network, were officially opened in June 0845 113 0065 2000, we will increase this to 10,000 miles by 2005. or visit the interactive mapping on our web site.

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