NCN Coast & Castles North Cycle Route Map (Route 1 - Edinburgh to Aberdeen)

We are improving the National Cycle Network to make it more accessible for everyone. As part of our Paths for Everyone vision, some sections of the Network have been removed or reclassified. There may be sections within these maps that are no longer part of the Network. These sections are likely to be on busier roads and will suit more experienced cyclists.

This linear map shows the route and immediate surrounding area over a series of separate map panels.

The map covers the stunning northern half of the Coast and Castles cycle route, following it through the Lothian, Fife and Angus regions of east central Scotland.

The Coast and Castles North route begins in Edinburgh, capital city of Scotland, crossing the Firth of Forth into the Kingdom of Fife with its beautiful countryside. The route then follows the coast north passing through Dundee, numerous fishing villages and historic sites, such as the cliff top ruins of Dunnottar Castle, on its way to Aberdeen. From Aberdeen there are ferry links onwards to Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, and Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands.

This full colour map based on Ordnance Survey data shows clearly mapped cycle routes on traffic-free paths, quiet lanes and roads, with easy to read contours and route profiles. Also features detailed inset maps for the major towns and cities and linking routes that could be ridden for day excursions, including coastal rides in Fife and the Deeside way in Aberdeenshire.

National Cycle Network routes covered:

• National Route 1 between Edinburgh and Stonehaven via Dunfermline, St Andrews, Dundee, Arbroath and Montrose.
• National Route 766 between Kirkaldy and Dundee via Glenrothes, Newburgh and Newport-on-Tay.
• National Route 76 between Cockenzie and Port Seton to Kirkaldy via Edinburgh and the Forth Bridge.

Author: Sustrans

Published: 2014

Miles: 172

Scale: 1:100,000

Size: 24 x 13 cm folded, 75 x 67 unfolded

Paper: waterproof, comes in plastic cover