Cycling in Caithness
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New bus lane connecting bus station to the main roads out of town. The second sign (on the hoardings on the same side of the roads as the first) included a plate for camera enforcement, but legally the second sign needs to be on the other s ... [more]
A view of Dunnet Head from ncn1. You can just about make out the Orkney Island of Hoy in the misty distance.
Castletown harbour, with its view over Dunnet bay, is a pleasant picnic lunch stop on this ride from Thurso to John o'Groats.
A cyclist arrives at John o'Groats after a six-year trip from Land's End https://www.cyclestreets.net/location/85862/
Looking through some photos over the past year, spotted this one where the HDR seems to have gone wrong. https://t.co/jBEYfVgayO I'm told the location is: Main road facing east about in the screen shot. Inverness station used other side ... [more]
Bucolic delights in abundance along ncn1 as it descends Achany Glen towards the Kyle of Sutherland and Dornoch Firth.
Really enjoyed Millburn Road segregated bike lane yesterday - still a bit of work to do done on signage but great, great start. Cars drive a lot slower and nearer 30mph speed limit when down to one lane. The bridge/Castle St next? 👏👏 ... [more]
Site closed long before the cycle path was created - yet the designers still feel the need to make cyclists give way.
It is important to read this sign - especially if you are hoping to ride along NCN route 78 to Fort William on a Sunday. Camusnagaul Ferry #83656 does to operate on Sundays and there are only 4 crossings/day on weekdays. The warning w ... [more]
#Camusnagaul Ferry to #FortWilliam On-demand public transport at its finest #NCN78 #sustrans http://t.co/0u83J7eTF0
Cycle parking outside Inverness railway station, with what looks like a locked staff enclosure in addition to open racks.
Cycle parking at Morrison's supermarket, positioned as far away from the entrance as possible without actually putting it somewhere out in the car park.
Bus priority signals, accessed via a left turn lane that gets a green before the straight ahead direction. But no cycling in the bus lane.
Cycle parking at the top of the steep bit of the hill, saves having to pedal back up if the bike is already at the top. But some proper stands at the shopping centre entrance would be better.
"CYCLISTS DONT RIDE ON PAVEMENTS Go safe on our roads it's everyone's responsibility" And a pretty narrow footway it is too.
Remote cycle parking on the 6.5km trail from Blairmore to Sandwood Bay. This is the point where the trail turns from a track into a path. The track from Blairmore to this point is suitable for mountain bikes, or other bikes with rugged tyre ... [more]
Loading up the bicycles The Camusnagaul Ferry links Fort William to Treslaig and provides a vital link to the cycle route to Corran, safely avoiding the horrendous A82.
Maryburgh level crossing, lit with solar powered LED catseyes. Location: , Maryburgh (Scotland, United Kingdom)
The right turn from Culcabock Road into Kingsmills Road on NCN 1 & 7, with an Advance Stop Line with central feeder lane. I have to admit, this cycle lane does not represent the road position I would adopt for either turning right or pro ... [more]
The ramp down to Diriebught Road. This road has only has a few houses at this end, so doesn't have much motor traffic. However, it is a main walking and cycling route to Millburn Academy.
The road crossing from the jug-handle in #63684 to Diriebught Road (down the ramp behind the railing, see #63687). Nearby traffic signals will break up the eastbound traffic, but there is no other help for crossing. This is one of the main ... [more]
A "pathsinverness" route sign for the Eastern Links Route, presumably a walking route. I didn't notice any other signs of this nature.
A short section of shared-use footway forming a jug-handle for cyclists making the right turn into Diriebught Road (see #63686), while NCN 1 & 7 head up the hill on-road to turn into Kingsmills Road.
Painted cycle lanes on Culcabock Road, at the start of the climb to the junction with Kingsmills Road.
Painted cycle lanes on Culcabock Road, NCN 1 & 7. Neither the cycle lanes or the general traffic lanes are especially wide.
NCN 1 & 7 fork left at the roundabout. The road environment wasn't sufficiently adequate for these two.
On the left, a shared-use footway in Beechwood Business Park. The dropped kerbs for pedestrians crossing this road are set back quite a distance from the junction with the main road (behind camera).
Shared-use footway with flakey markings at uncontrolled crossing of 40mph A9 link road through Beechwood Business Park.
A path to the new Golden Bridge, with a short flight of steps. Cyclists can go around the steps by using the path next to the houses, which is less direct if coming from the south, e.g. the Drakies or Inshes areas (see #63182). The Golde ... [more]
No dropped kerb at start of cycle path, necessitating use of the dropped kerb on the corner of the junction.
Notice reads: Health & Safety Please do not secure bikes to this railing. Either use the outside railing or the bike racks provided. This will be to keep the ramp and walkway clear.
A pedestrian walks along the A9 trunk road sliproad, under the Golden Bridge in Inverness. Transport Scotland has decided not to provide walking or cycling facilities alongside the A9 as standard. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-high ... [more]
The new Golden Bridge across the A9 dual carriageway and sliproads, on the outskirts of Inverness. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-22058146 Note the pedestrian walking along the sliproad on the far side (see #631 ... [more]
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