Cycling in Scotl&, a paperback guide published by the AA in cooperation with Sustrans, presenting 28 routes mainly in the central lowlands between Edinburgh & Glasgow, with a few rides in other parts of the country including Aviemore to Carrbridge, Fort William to Laggan Locks, The Caledonia Way from Oban, etc. Cycling in Britain is a series regional paperback guides prepared by the AA in cooperation with Sustrans & designed to present in each title a selection of interesting cycling routes supported by maps, descriptions & other useful information. Each guide begins with an overview map showing locations of the recommended routes together with the remaining parts of the National Cycle Network, indicating traffic-free or on-road sections. Individual route descriptions include information on degree of difficulty & road surface, suitability for children, access by rail, bike hire, refreshments & things to see, useful addresses & websites, etc. Supporting maps are mostly at 1:100, 000 & use Ordnance Survey data, although without contours to provide a detailed presentation of the topography. Where necessary, additional street plans are also included. An introductory section provides useful tips & advice, & each route is illustrated by photos of landmarks and/or views of the landscape. ...

Cycling in South East Engl&, a paperback guide published by the AA in cooperation with Sustrans, presenting 28 routes with supporting Ordnance Survey-based maps & individual descriptions. Coverage extends west & north to include most of Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertforshire. Several routes within London are included, supplementing the publishers ...

Vertebrate’s “ Cycling in Sussex” is a cycling guide aimed at the more leisure oriented cyclist, the family rider & the occasional mountain biker. The book covers 20 cycle routes ranging between 4km & 28km. The routes are divided into five sections throughout the book: family; easy; medium; hard; railway trails; & seafront trails. For every route information is given on length, nearest bike hire, the relevant Ordnance Survey map to accompany it, a gradient diagram for the types of terrain elevations you’ll encounter, even a recommended place to get food & drink. Simple, bold coloured mapping shows A & B roads, some points of interest, & the route itself, with a simple description of each part of the route as you go along. The back of the guide contains contact numbers for tourist information offices, bike hire centres, & places to eat. ...

Packed with routes right across the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this guidebook is all you need to explore the lanes & tracks of this much-loved area on two wheels
- off-road on your mountain bike or on-road on your road bike or a bit of both on hybrid/sturdy bike. 21 day routes are included, illustrated with clear custom-drawn maps & profiles, as well as a 4-day 200km tour which takes in all the Cotswolds` best highlights. Routes are arranged by difficulty, ranging from moderate to challenging, & full information is provided for the novice cyclist on first aid, bike maintenance, gear to take or hire & much more. There are also comprehensive lists of local gear & cycle shops passed along the routes, & information about where to stop for vital refreshment, too. With a good network of quiet lanes & canal paths & dramatic views from the top of the famous limestone escarpment, the Edge, the pretty Cotswold villages are the perfect base for a cycling holiday.
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Cycling in the East of Engl&, a paperback guide published by the AA in cooperation with Sustrans, presenting 28 routes in East Anglia & the adjoining counties with supporting Ordnance Survey-based maps & individual descriptions for all the routes. Cycling in Britain is a series regional paperback guides prepared by the AA in cooperation with Sustrans & designed to present in each title a selection of interesting cycling routes supported by maps, descriptions & other useful information. Each guide begins with an overview map showing locations of the recommended routes together with the remaining parts of the National Cycle Network, indicating traffic-free or on-road sections. Individual route descriptions include information on degree of difficulty & road surface, suitability for children, access by rail, bike hire, refreshments & things to see, useful addresses & websites, etc. Supporting maps are mostly at 1:100, 000 & use Ordnance Survey data, although without contours to provide a detailed presentation of the topography. Where necessary, additional street plans are also included. An introductory section provides useful tips & advice, & each route is illustrated by photos of landmarks and/or views of the landscape. ...

This guide explores over 20 islands in the Hebrides, with 37 day rides for cyclists of all abilities & 22 linking routes for more experienced tourists. The routes range from a 12 mile day ride to a challenging 600 mile tour, & each one is graded for difficulty. The Hebridean islands offer a great range of riding conditions & scenery, from the steep hills of Arran & Skye to the windswept peat moors of the Western Isles. Cyclists will see the white shell sands of Tiree & Harris, the majestic Cuillin mountains of Skye & the exotic palm trees of Bute. Each island has its own interesting history & wildlife, & no two days are the same. Whether it`s a weekend break or the long tour, there`s no better way to experience these islands than cycling in under your own steam & at your own pace. ...

Cycling in the Hebrides: Island Touring & Day Rides from Cicerone Press with recommendations for island hopping through the Hebrides & the islands in the Firth of Clyde, illustrated with maps & route profiles.22 link routes & 11 suggested tours, ranging from weekend breaks to a 600-mile challenge, plus 35 day routes are grouped into six geographical areas. Route descriptions are supported by overview maps & route profiles, & indicate the relevant maps in the Ordnance Survey Landranger series. The guide

Includes:: a comprehensive section with advice & tips on route planning, plus several appendices with information about ferry connections, cycle shops & hire, hostels, etc.

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This is a guide to a 5-day cycle tour of the Lake District plus 15 challenging day rides from Keswick, Ambleside, Penrith & bases southwest & southeast of the National Park. Details to options each day for the cycle tour, plus a 7-day alternative itinerary. Also outlines other tours including the 112-mile Fred Whitton Challenge, which takes in 7 iconic passes. Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by either 1:100, 000 or 1:200, 000 mapping, together with details on gradient, major climbs & cafes/pubs en route. Also included is a comprehensive `what to take` checklist plus other practical information such as preparing your bike, packing for a cycle tour, fuelling your ride & more. This comprehensive guidebook also details accommodation options & useful contacts plus information on the district`s geology, landscape, plants & wildlife. With its picturesque lakes, lush green dales & high passes, the Lake District offers some of the most scenic & challenging cycling in Britain. Whether touring or day tripping, England`s largest National Park will leave you (literally & metaphorically) breathless. ...

Cycling in the Midlands, a paperback guide published by the AA in cooperation with Sustrans, presenting 28 routes in the West & East Midlands from Shropshire to Lincolnshire, with supporting Ordnance Survey-based maps & individual descriptions for all the routes. Cycling in Britain is a series regional paperback guides prepared by the AA in cooperation with Sustrans & designed to present in each title a selection of interesting cycling routes supported by maps, descriptions & other useful information. Each guide begins with an overview map showing locations of the recommended routes together with the remaining parts of the National Cycle Network, indicating traffic-free or on-road sections. Individual route descriptions include information on degree of difficulty & road surface, suitability for children, access by rail, bike hire, refreshments & things to see, useful addresses & websites, etc. Supporting maps are mostly at 1:100, 000 & use Ordnance Survey data, although without contours to provide a detailed presentation of the topography. Where necessary, additional street plans are also included. An introductory section provides useful tips & advice, & each route is illustrated by photos of landmarks and/or views of the landscape. ...

Cycling in The Netherlands: The very best routes in a cyclist's paradise from Cycle City Guides, a handy size, spiral-bound guide to a 340 km circular route around the very heart of the country, with three additional extensions further afield. Prepared by a Cycling Dutchman, Eric van der Horst, with wide experience of exploring various countries by bike, the guide covers a 340 km circular route which takes in many of the country ...