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Snow biking in the Campsie Fells (Route 18)

Centres

Climbing the Wald Path above Durisdeer in the Lowther Hills (Route 1)

The routes in this guidebook are distributed the length and breadth of the region, although there are more routes in those areas with greater concentrations of excellent trails. Centres include: Glasgow, Greenock, Milngavie, Lochwinnoch, Sanquhar, Moniaive, Wanlockhead, Durisdeer, Glentrool, Traquair, Peebles, Kirk Yetholm, Gifford, Longformacus and Balerno.

Getting there and getting around

Essentially, there are two options for getting around the region. Firstly, most of the area is well served by the rail network. There are good rail links between Glasgow and the main towns in the region, and the branch-line stations in-between. Many of the rides in this guide can be started from and finished at nearby railway stations, and there are also options for extending or cutting short rides by means of other railway stations near some of the routes.

Most trains serving the region have dedicated space for two bikes. This is hardly adequate, although bikes can also go in the door areas – which can be a hassle if you have to keep moving your bike to let people off and on. Engineering works sometimes take place at the weekend on the Scottish rail network, and rail replacement buses do not carry bicycles – so check before travelling. Services on certain lines require bicycle spaces to be booked in advance. Timetable information, as well as information on engineering works and on bike restrictions, can be found at www.nationalrail.co.uk, tel 08457 484950.