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Use the routes for local journeys, in your lunch break or for just getting out and about – it’s amazing how good you’ll feel! Try a longer route by bike, or a shorter route for walking the dog. Kids can let off steam on their scooters and bikes – travel and explore. Need a friendly group to go with or want more information? Contact details are inside so please get in touch!
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Sustrans Scotland has recently extended the Milton to Dalmuir Greener Greenway to include this upgraded section from Yoker to Whiteinch. Greener Greenways is a large scale project to survey, protect and enhance biodiversity along some of the traffic-free sections of the National Cycle Network.
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Glasgow City Council, with support from Sustrans Scotland, has recently upgraded the section of National Cycle route 7 from Yoker to Whiteinch and Scottish Canals has upgraded the canal towpath making these routes more accessible and more enjoyable for all!
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There’s an online version of this map so why not check it out, it’s packed with even more useful information!
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Being on a bike makes travelling longer distances much quicker and manageable, even with young children. Remember that these routes are for everyone not just hardened cycle commuters, try them for walking, jogging, cycling and much more.
Stay happy and healthy by visiting your local green spaces. This leaflet aims to help connect people with where they live, to where they want to go, to parks, the canal and places of interest.
Keep healthy and happy - just open the door and discover a world of fun and freedom right on your doorstep.
Breathe some fresh air into your life.
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This leaflet has been produced by Scottish Natural Heritage in partnership with Dumbarton Road Corridor Environment Trust with funding from the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council Ward 12 and Ward 13 Area Partnerships.
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FOLLOW THE BIG CIRCUIT! From the Whiteinch Centre to Clydebank along National Cycle Route 7, east along the Forth and Clyde Canal to Lock 27 then south to Victoria Park taking in the Nature Trail is a circuit of 16km/10 miles. It should take about 1-1.5 hours to cycle and 2.5-3 hours to walk. Why not give it a try!
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OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS
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Sustrans Scotland www.sustrans.org.uk/scotland
Dumbarton Road Corridor Environment Trust www.dumbartonroad.com
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