The North Sea Coast Cycle Route part 7 — Scotland

The tour starts on the North Sea Coast Cycle Route through Scotland in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, where the final leg of the North Sea Cycle Route ends in England, just a stone's throw from the Scottish border. If you do not come from the English part and your bike tour starts here, you can for example… read more

Today we will travel from Innerleithen to the Scottish capital Edinburgh. The stage begins with a light but continuous climb that takes you into a beautiful hilly landscape. Surrounded by green hillsides, where every now and then graze a few sheep, you cycle over the heights. At the end you can enjoy… read more

This stage connects two great Scottish cities: Edinburgh and the university town of St Andrews. From Edinburgh you cycle to Forth Bridge, where you cross the Firth of Forth. From the suspension bridge you have a spectacular view of the water and the two parallel bridges. On the other side of the bank… read more

Today, on the Scottish part of the North Sea Coast Cycle Route, on the way from St. Andrews to Montrose, it's the first time along the North Sea coast. From St. Andrews, you cycle north along a flat stretch of road and first cross the River Eden and then the two-kilometer-wide Firth of Tay. On the other… read more

On this leg from Montrose to Aberdeen, you can enjoy both shallow seaside and scenic hillside passages. Without much ado, you cycle northwards along the coast, passing beautiful beaches and passing charming coastal villages. After a detour through a hilly field and pasture landscape you reach halfway… read more

Off the coast, the cycle path takes you from Aberdeen to Banff on this leg. It is also hilly and picturesque again today. On wide fields, lush pastures and small forests, it is usually gentle uphill and often lively downhill. From the heights you have in many places a beautiful view of the surrounding… read more

Today you can look forward to a varied stage. On the way from Banff to Nairn you cycle through gentle hills, along the picturesque coast and through flat fields and meadows. The first kilometers behind Banff meander directly along the sea. Here you can let the North Sea breeze blow around your nose… read more

You can almost see the waypoint from Nairn. It lies on the other bank of the Moray Firth, which you will cycle around today. To get from Nairn to Cromarty, head west to Inverness. The path leads you through the middle of nature, past picturesque meadows and romantic forests that stretch across rolling… read more

The further north you go, the more sparsely populated the country is. You will also notice that on today's stage, which will take you from Cormarty to Lairg. On long stretches you cycle through unique landscape with untouched nature.



Right at the beginning you will take the ferry from Cormarty to Nigg… read more

Today is the first time on this bike tour really through the lonely nature of Scotland. On the way from Lairg to Bettyhill you will seldom get past a stop-over, so it is advisable to pack enough provisions for the stage.



To start off, cycle a short distance along the southern end of Loch Shin and then… read more

On the way from Bettyhill to Thruso you cycle east on the north coast of Scotland. The coastal road does not lead directly along the shore of the sea, but through the beautiful, wild hills near the coast. From the heights you can enjoy breathtaking views, pass small holes and have the opportunity to… read more

Today you will leave the mainland and continue your cycling tour on the islands of Scotland. From Thurso you cycle past fields and meadows eastwards. The small hills that you cross offer you a great view. On the coast you have the opportunity to take a break on the beach and let the salty breeze blow… read more

After traveling north on the North Sea Cycle Route through Scotland, you cycle south along the North Sea coast of Shetland Island, Mainland. The route from Lerwick to Sumburgh takes you through grassy hills that are so characteristic of the whole island. Small charming villages are on the way and unique… read more

From the southernmost point on the island of Mainland, the North Sea Cycle Route leads you back north today. On the way from Sumburgh to Voe, you will start on the same route as the day before. So you have the opportunity again to take a break at your favorite places and to take souvenir photos.



As soon… read more

Today you leave Mainland and get to know two more Shetland Islands. In addition, you will reach the northernmost point of the North Sea Coast Cycle Route in Scotland on this stage.



On the way from Voe to Saxa Vord you cycle alternately along the coast and over small hills to Toft. From there take the… read more

Today, the last leg of the North Sea Cycle Route through Scotland and the whole North Sea Cycle Route is on its way. It takes you from the north of the island of Unst on the North Sea coast back to Lerwick, where you started the tour on the Shetland Islands.



You cycle back to Voe on the same way you drove… read more