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All photos in & around Caithness

Showing items 1 to 100 from total of 265 locations. Ordered by photo number.

Photo # Photo Caption Categorisation
198504 Photo #198504

No Cycling! Contradictory signage on the NCN78 at Fort Augustus. (Also a step)

Obstruction:
Problem
198503 Photo #198503

Bollards and double chicanes in the Innes Street subway. May be impassable on some bikes.

Obstruction:
Problem
195638 Photo #195638

Millennium Milepost at Cromarty near Sustrans NCN1

Route sign:
Infrastructure
195637 Photo #195637

Millennium Milepost 995 at Aviemore on Sustrans NCN7

Route sign:
Infrastructure
195636 Photo #195636

Bike Repair Station opposite Old Post Office Cafe.

Other:
Infrastructure
194305 Photo #194305

Cycle parking at Alness railway station

Cycle parking:
Good practice
194167 Photo #194167

Bill's Shed, Arisaig, with community tool kit - not specifically for bikes, but still pretty useful

Other:
Good practice
193666 Photo #193666

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 side of the road for any enforcement action to stand up. "BUS LANE" is spray-painted onto the centre of the roadway in tiny lettering.

Road environment:
Infrastructure
191311 Photo #191311

Off road route west to Ullapool. Quite rough in places.

Track:
Infrastructure
187541 Photo #187541

Highland Council Bus Stop with Bike stands on a rural road near Inverness

Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
186652 Photo #186652

Brompton Hire & Bike parking outside the Eastgate

Other:
Infrastructure
185561

Access required across the small burn so that cycle route from Balloan Park can be extended through to the Academy across the burn. It is extremely frustrating that you cannot access the two parks over the burn and have to go out to the main road to reach either one

Cycleway:
Problem
185558

Street is extremely dangerous for pupils cycling to and from Millburn School. Some though needs to be given to improving cycling safety in the section from Midmills Road junction to the school

Temporary closure:
Problem
182757 Photo #182757

A view of Dunnet Head from ncn1. You can just about make out the Orkney Island of Hoy in the misty distance.

Other:
Infrastructure
182756 Photo #182756

Castletown harbour, with its view over Dunnet bay, is a pleasant picnic lunch stop on this ride from Thurso to John o'Groats.

Other:
Infrastructure
182754 Photo #182754

A cyclist approaching Bettyhill pauses to enjoy this view of Torrisdale Bay.

Other:
Infrastructure
182753 Photo #182753

A cyclist arrives at John o'Groats after a six-year trip from Land's End

www.cyclestreets.net/location/85862/

Other:
Infrastructure
177057 Photo #177057

Looking through some photos over the past year, spotted this one where the HDR seems to have gone wrong. t.co/jBEYfVgayO

I'm told the location is: Main road facing east about in the screen shot. Inverness station used other side of the wall.

Road environment:
Infrastructure
174690 Photo #174690

Bucolic delights in abundance along ncn1 as it descends Achany Glen towards the Kyle of Sutherland and Dornoch Firth.

Other:
Infrastructure
174520 Photo #174520

A cyclist breasts Slochd on a ride from Aviemore to Inverness.

Other:
Infrastructure
174045 Photo #174045

On the train between Thurso and Edinburgh

Location: Dalwhinnie (Scotland, United Kingdom)

Bicycle:
Infrastructure
152629

The dotted cycle lane runs all the way to the roundabout. This creates potential for 'left hooks' to folks on bikes by drivers of motorised vehicles and also doesn't allow folks on bikes to get in lane if going straight ahead or right at the roundabout.

I feel this is dangerous, but it would only take a small revision in its design to sort it.

Cycleway:
Problem
152628

Potential danger and conflict between cycle lane and slip for cars entering the car park. Ideally, the lane should cross the road at right angles to improve visibility for both parties.

Cycleway:
Problem
152325

End of safe cycle route from Mallaig which needs extending to A861 junction to boost tourism.

Cycleway:
Problem
152049

When the 153 bike and bag cars are added to the trains please can tandems be allowed to enable disabled people and their partners to reach the highlands. Unable to get to Fort Willam by train currently as Scotrail ban tandems and therefore disabled cyclists.

Cycleway:
Problem
152047

Please can Scotrail change their anti Tandem policies and allow them on the Inter7City trains which LNER did with exactly the same trains. Discriminates against disabled riders who have to ride with a partner.

Cycleway:
Problem
152042

Please can Scotrail change their anti Tandem policies and allow them on the Inter7City trains which LNER did with exactly the same trains. Discriminates against disabled riders who have to ride with a partner.

Cycleway:
Problem
150108

In addition to making more room for a cycle contraflow, this street needs better signage and markings to indicate that their is a contraflow in place. There is often much aggression towards folks on bikes from people in motor vehicles because this is not clear.

Cycleway:
Problem
150107

Clearer contraflow signage needed on this street. Folks in cars are often very aggressive to folks on bikes on this stretch due to the information not being clear.

Cycleway:
Problem
150106

Signage to indicate that cyclists can turn left here would be great! I've been advised by local authority reps before that this is allowed, but there's nothing to indicate it. Which is frustrating for all!

Cycleway:
Problem
150102

The underpass does not give cyclists enough room to manoeuvre between the barriers, they need to be widened.

Cycleway:
Problem
150099

The gate at this entrance is very difficult to use for wheelchairs, families with buggies or prams or bikes. Especially adapted bikes.

Remove and replace with something accessible, possibly properly placed chevrons?

Track:
Problem
150098

The chevrons are too narrow, less than 1m. Making it too difficult for wheel chair users, adapted bikes, trikes and family bikes. This path leads to the primary school and shop.

Cycleway:
Problem
149578

Incredibly overgrown hedge makes passing difficult on foot. Impinges below head height, makes path sharing near impossible and creates a blind corner.

Track:
Problem
149576

Street furniture causes a notable pinch point here. Between lamp posts and some sort of electrical box, there is very little space to pass on a standard cycle with even greater difficulties on those with non-standard cycles of wider berth.

Cycleway:
Problem
149575

In addition to a lack of controlled crossings along this distributor road, many of the island crossings are very narrow and barely house a standard cycle and would not be sufficient for users of adaptive bikes. These need to be changed to be safer and more inclusive.

Cycleway:
Problem
146400

This pathway is not marked for dual cycle + pedestrian use. Both types of users are put off using it - as personally heard from conversations. Cyclists not wanting to interfere with pedestrians and pedestrians frightened of cyclists. Awareness (signage) of dual-use ought to make all users aware of other users and comfortable with sharing.

Also the A836 ought to have a 40 mph speed limit as path users are heard to say the proximity of speeding vehicles is off-putting. Cyclists using the roadway are also put off and are put in danger by the same vehicles which are at full road speed for the less that one full mile length of the road.

Track:
Problem
145539

Please can we have lighting all the way up to Charleston Academy Playing fields/ link with Assynt Road - this would allow an offroad safe route for cyclists and encourage active travel to the Sports Centre. The bushes on the path could be cut back as they are overgrown onto the path. Also this path gets quite icy in the winter can we please have a couple of grit boxes along the canal path. thanks

Cycleway:
Problem
144696

Lighting needed for darker months on this popular stretch for active travel. This is long overdue and would encourage use of this section all year round!

Cycleway:
Problem
142575 Photo #142575

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? 👏👏👏 #spacesforpeople @HighlandCouncil t.co/JS9jbed3KO

Cycleway:
Event
140132

Make a right-turn cut through with bike traffic lights for bikes, maybe even buses to avoid having to follow dual carriageway left and around the round-about on busy A82

Cycleway:
Problem
140131

Each direction is a two way duel carriageway with single lane either end. Remove one lane each direction to create large cycle/walkway completely separate from road. Reduce speed limit to 30mph.

Temporary closure:
Problem
140130

This is the only gentle incline up the hill yet is one way. Remove on street B&B parking here and make two way for bikes and increase pavement, currently 1 foot wide.

Cycleway:
Problem
137076

Footpath to school disappears here.

Track:
Problem
134786

Lots of children use this road for cycle trips at the moment and it needs to be made safer.

Cycleway:
Problem
134777

It's a big job but this road needs to be improved to allow cyclists to enjoy the other side of the loch and open up another safe route to Corran Ferry.

Cycleway:
Problem
134774

A lot of of children use this road to cycle at the moment and it needs to be made safer for them.

Cycleway:
Problem
134767

The cycle path is disconnected here.

Cycleway:
Problem
134761

It needs to be easy and safe for children and staff to cycle to the high school.

Cycleway:
Problem
132684

20mph limit, add bike lanes both directions

Cycleway:
Problem
130426

Cycleway ends at this point. Should continue to encourage use.

Cycleway:
Problem
130419

Very poor crossing at this location. Controlled crossing would save on very long waits for active travellers using the canalside.

Track:
Problem
130411

Inadequate crossings along the east side of this distributor road. Few controlled crossings in some areas and often set far off the desire line for those cycling and walking. More in better positions would benefit active travellers.

Track:
Problem
130404

Busy road that is unpleasant to cycle on (particularly uphill) both in terms of traffic and road surface. Adding a segregated cycle path here would link well to other cycling infrastructure and there is plenty space to fit this here.

Cycleway:
Problem
130399

Poor stretch of road for walking. Narrow pavements and unpaved in some parts.

Track:
Problem
130396

Narrow road with painted bike lanes encourages close passing. Segregated cycle lane to allow cycling in both directions would be safer and more useful for all users.

Cycleway:
Problem
128555

Add 20mph limit & cycleway

Cycleway:
Problem
128554

Remove barrier, add traffic calming measure & proper cycle crossing/junction at path joining Dores Rd.

Cycleway:
Problem
128550

Add cycling contraflow. Remove parking on one side of the street in this area.

Cycleway:
Problem
128548

No traffic calming. Install drop curb and cycle crossing Riverside footpath into Portland Pl.

Track:
Problem
128547

There is no continuous cycleway. Create on road cycleway separate from pavement.

Cycleway:
Problem
128543

20mph limit. Add cycleway

Cycleway:
Problem
128539

Remove parking. Widen pavement. Add traffic calming.

Track:
Problem
128538

Add 20mph limit & cycleway

Cycleway:
Problem
128537

Remove parking, add 20 limit & cycleway

Cycleway:
Problem
128536

Busy road with 30 limit used as a rat run by traffic. Remove parking, add 20 limit & cycleway.

Cycleway:
Problem
128534

Haugh/Island Bank/Dores road is a popular cycling & walking route. Busy road with narrow & sometimes no pavement. Add traffic calming/20 limit & cycleway.

Cycleway:
Problem
128529

Remove parking and add cycleways.

Cycleway:
Problem
128527

Street has no room for cycle contraflow. Removing parking would create more space for walking & cycling. Closing street except for taxis would reduce congestion.

Temporary closure:
Problem
128521

Street has no room for cycle contraflow. Removing parking would create more space for walking & cycling. Closing street would reduce congestion.

Temporary closure:
Problem
128520

Street has no room for cycle contraflow. Removing parking would create more space for walking & cycling. Closing street would reduce congestion.

Temporary closure:
Problem
128517

A popular route for walking & cycling. Often lined with parked cars. The road does not need to be open to through car traffic.

Temporary closure:
Problem
128515

Pavement is narrow. Parked cars take up road space for cycling & walking etc. This is a busy route for walking & cycling. There is room to move residents parking spaces to Crown Avenue.

Temporary closure:
Problem
128514

Pavement is narrow. Parked cars take up road space for cycling & walking etc. This is a busy route for walking & cycling. There is room to move residents parking spaces to Crown Avenue.

Temporary closure:
Problem
109555 Photo #109555

Site closed long before the cycle path was created - yet the designers still feel the need to make cyclists give way.

Cycleway:
Problem
109553 Photo #109553

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 would be more useful on the Coran side - before you cross to Ardgour.

Route sign:
Problem
109552 Photo #109552

Don't expect too much in terms of "facilities" on this stretch of the national cycle network.

General sign/notice:
Problem
108748 Photo #108748

#Camusnagaul Ferry to #FortWilliam On-demand public transport at its finest #NCN78 #sustrans t.co/0u83J7eTF0

General sign/notice:
Infrastructure
107336 Photo #107336

Southern entrance to Kingussie

Newtonmore Road (the A86), near Kingussie, Badenoch, Scotland

Cycleway:
Infrastructure
107335 Photo #107335

Cycleway and the A86

Newtonmore Road (the A86), near Kingussie, Badenoch, Scotland

Cycleway:
Infrastructure
102265 Photo #102265

Cycle parking at Inverness railway station, in use as a staff smoking area.

Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
102264 Photo #102264

Cycle parking outside Inverness railway station, with what looks like a locked staff enclosure in addition to open racks.

Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
102263 Photo #102263

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.

Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
102262 Photo #102262

Some metalwork outside an entrance, some of which may be cycle parking.

Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
102261 Photo #102261

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.

Road environment:
Infrastructure
102260 Photo #102260

More cycle parking stands, and a sign for the "Alternative route to Inverness East".

Route sign:
Infrastructure
102259 Photo #102259

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.

Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
102258 Photo #102258

Nothing changes. See #25268.

Cycle parking:
Problem
102203 Photo #102203

"CYCLISTS DONT RIDE ON PAVEMENTS
Go safe on our roads it's everyone's responsibility"

And a pretty narrow footway it is too.

General sign/notice:
Infrastructure
94864 Photo #94864

Dava Way

Track:
Infrastructure
94721 Photo #94721

Caledonian Canal

Cycleway:
Infrastructure
94720 Photo #94720

Caledonian Canal

Cycleway:
Infrastructure
90560 Photo #90560

Bike stands at Ferry Terminal on R(h)um. Tracks a bit rough for Brompton

Cycle parking:
Good practice
90279 Photo #90279

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 tyres.

Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
87202 Photo #87202

Banned turn to Raigmore Estate for private motorists

Road environment:
Infrastructure
87201 Photo #87201

No Cycling across the Greig Street Bridge

General sign/notice:
Problem
87200 Photo #87200

The Golden Bridge over the A9 dual carriageway.

Cycleway:
Infrastructure
87199 Photo #87199

Path to the Golden Bridge over the A9 dual carriageway.

Cycleway:
Infrastructure
87198 Photo #87198

Counter on Millburn Road Active Travel Route

Cycleway:
Infrastructure
87197 Photo #87197

Everyday cycling in Inverness

Bicycle:
Good practice

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