Useful resources
We want to help your visitors to plan their ideal cycling experience. You can use this helpful list of resources to find information on cycling routes and trails, local bike hire, and public transport options.
Make the most of the lucrative cycling market
Visitor interest in cycling is booming across Scotland. This is in part due to the successful 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships that took place in Glasgow and venues across Scotland.
A little investment can go a long way for this market. Grow your business and help cement Scotland as one of the world's leading cycling break destinations.
This page will give you advice on how to engage with this vibrant and rapidly growing market. Read on for information and advice on:
- the scale of the cycling tourism opportunity
- advice on how best to reach new cycling visitors
- useful resources to get you started
Cycling routes and trails
VisitScotland | Where to cycle
visitscotland.comOur visitor website has lots of information on cycle routes and trails across the country for every type of rider.
VisitScotland | Sustrans map of cycle routes
visitscotland.comFind over 60 long-distance and day trip route suggestions on our cycling map.
DMBiS | Ride guide
dmbins.comFind your nearest trail centre and help your visitors find their next mountain bike trail with their ride guide.
Getting your bike around Scotland
ScotRail | Highland explorer
scotrail.co.ukScotRail’s Highland Explorer active travel carriages have storage for up to 20 bicycles.
CalMac | Boarding a ferry with a bike
calmac.co.ukMore information on taking bicycles onto CalMac ferries.
NorthLink | Boarding a ferry with a bike
northlinkferries.co.ukMore information on taking bicycles on NorthLink Ferries.
Hiring a bike
VisitScotland| Bike hire
visitscotland.comOur VisitScotland visitor website lists over 50 bike hire options across the country.
