Access rights extend to cycling. Cycling on hard surfaces, such as wide paths and tracks, causes few problems. On narrow routes, cycling may cause problems for other people, such as walkers and horse riders. If this occurs, dismount and walk until the path becomes suitable again. Do not endanger walkers and horse riders: give other users advance warning of your presence and give way to them on a narrow path. Take care not to alarm farm animals, horses and wildlife. If you are cycling off-path, particularly in winter, avoid going onto wet, boggy or soft ground, and avoid churning up the surface. A new leaflet explaining Off-Road Cycling is available now. This provides good practice advice including key points from the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Download the file at the right hand side. The following links may be of interest: Cycling Scotland Cycling Scotland's Vision is:- To establish cycling as an acceptable, attractive and practical lifestyle option. Their website has information and links on many types of cycling so have a good look round to see what will be right for you. Cyclists Touring Club Scotland Scotland’s national cyclists' organisation to promote touring and campaign on the behalf of cyclists. Scottish Cyclists Union The site of the Scottish Cyclists Union which lists every club in Scotland and the racing calendar. Sustrans The site of Sustrans the sustainable transport charity. For information on the 6,000 miles of national cycle network. Other websites: The North Sea Cycle Route 6,000 kilometres of signed route that passes through no fewer than seven countries in northern Europe. Cyclists Touring Club Spokes - The Lothian Cycle Campaign.

Off-Road Cycling: good practice advice including key points from the Scottish Outdoor Access Code