Leisure
CYCLING
Cycle Routes
Many of the paths in Ayrshire are suitable for cycling as well as walking
but there are also dedicated cycle lanes and paths meaning that Ayrshire
is well served for cyclists. Two of the National Cycle Network routes
also pass through the area.
The National Cycle Network is a comprehensive network of safe and attractive
routes to cycle throughout the UK. 10,000 miles are due for completion
by 2005, one third of which will be on traffic free paths. The rest will
follow quiet lanes of traffic calmed roads and is co-ordinated by the
charity Sustrans.
Dean Castle Country Park now has a link route which joins it to the National
Cycle Network Route 73. This route provides access from Kilmarnock to
Ardrossan and Route 7 passes through the Galloway Forest near Maybole.
The Scottish Coal Cycle Route is currently being implemented. This will
be a long distance cycle route of 66km between the town of Dalmellington
and Coalburn. It is a partnership project with East Ayrshire Council,
Scottish Coal, Forest Enterprise and South Lanarkshire Council. The Scottish
Coal Cycle Route will be in place by early 2007.
The following map gives details of the current cycle lanes/paths
within Kilmarnock town centre


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