CTC British Road Book Vol. 4
Contents
- Introductory remarks by the editor on the scope and compilation of this Scottish volume, noting the extensive assistance received from committee members in verifying route descriptions.
- Explains the general arrangement of route information, symbols, and abbreviations used throughout the book, covering the area of all Scotland including the major islands.
- Excellent main road rising over the picturesque Beattock Summit and following the Clyde valley between Elvanfoot and Abington, following Telford's road that supplanted the old Roman way.
- Very good road with easy gradients via Clarencefield, offering fine views of Solway Firth beyond Dornock.
- Good road connecting Annan northwards to Lockerbie, described as hilly in parts with a route along the Annan valley.
- A cross-country link from Annan heading north via Dalton and Lochmaben, joining the main Glasgow road at Beattock.
- Route from Dumfries south-west to Kirkcudbright via Springholm and Tongueland, passing through the Glen Hill with rideable gradients.
- Alternative coastal route from Dumfries to Kirkcudbright via Auchencairn, described as hilly with a fine surface through the Galloway countryside.
- Long south-westerly route from Dumfries to Stranraer via Ringford and Glenluce, with variable surface through the Galloway region.
- Route south from Newton Stewart to Whithorn passing through Wigtown, with a gradual ascent to Causewayend and then into Wigtown town.
- Connects Newton Stewart south-east to Garliestown via Wigtown and Bladenoch, with a descent past the railway station and crossing of the Bladenoch river.
- A narrow, undulating road with fair surface on the whole connecting Wigtown to Port William along the Wigtownshire coast.
- Undulating road following the coast past Auchenmalg Bay before turning inland to Glenluce, with a fairly level stretch to the bay.
- Road from Newton Stewart to the Rhinns of Galloway port of Port Patrick, with a steep descent into the town requiring care.
- Route south along the Rhinns of Galloway from Stranraer to Drummore via Stoneykirk, with easy long gradients and level stretches by the shore.
- Good but hilly coastal road from Dumfries to Dalbeattie via Kirkbean and Southwick Houses, with stiff rises and falls and loose surface around Sandyhills.
- Main road north from Dumfries through Sanquhar, Cumnock, and Kilmarnock to Glasgow via the Nith valley, with undulating surface through the Ayrshire coalfields.
- Cross-country road from Thornhill west to New Galloway via Moniave, passing the Craigdarroch Arms and crossing the Water of Ken.
- Good undulating road from Castle Douglas north through fine scenery by the R. Dee, climbing over open moorland towards Carsphairn before descending to Ayr.
- Cross-country route west from Dumfries to Newton Stewart via Clatteringshaws and the R. Dee, with long undulating sections and a very stiff hill descent.
- Short cross-country link from Dalbeattie north-west to Corsock Bridge along the Urr valley, with a steepish hill of 1 in 19 and fair surface.
- Road over a series of short hills from Kirkcudbright north to New Galloway, with fair surface throughout and very picturesque scenery by the lochs.
- Direct road between the two Galloway towns with long hills but good surface; an alternative via Route 27 to Tarff Station adds about 12 miles.
- Hill road from Thornhill to Abington through the Dalveen Pass, with a long ascent rising on a gradient of about 1 in 25 and good surface.
- Alternative route from Thornhill to Abington via Wanlockhead, with a long and at times almost precipitous ascent to the summit and fair surface.
- Road from Dumfries north-east via Locharbriggs and Beattock to Moffat, passing through the Annan valley with a climb to the Beattock summit area.
- Very excellent road to Hamilton then good but rough in parts towards Glasgow, with fine open moorland scenery by the Tinto Hills and picturesque Clyde valley.
- Main northward road from Carlisle through Denny and Dunipace to Stirling, crossing the Bannock Burn battlefield area before St. Ninians.
- Direct road from Carlisle to Edinburgh via Biggar, Dolphinton, and West Linton, with a sharp descent past Culter House and stiff rise beyond.
- Connecting link between Routes 32 and 35 from north and east, leaving Biggar southwards crossing the R. Clyde on an undulating road.
- Narrow hilly road from Biggar to Carnwath and on to Carluke with fair surface generally but stiff ascents north of Carnwath.
- Route over Rullion Green moor from Biggar north to Edinburgh, with a loose steep hill descent past the Rullion Green battlefield.
- Splendid road to Maybole then hilly into Ayr, passing Crossraguel Abbey and Burns country including the Bridge of Doon and Alloway Kirk.
- Good hill road rising over open moorland and descending to the river valley at Barhill, with surface good except for loose sections on the moor.
- Alternative road from Newton Stewart to Girvan that hardly ascends so high as Route 41 but rises and falls over several sharp short hills, very bleak but picturesque.
- Direct main road from Newton Stewart north to Ayr via Tairlaw Bridge and Straiton, with a steep descent of five and a half miles from the summit.
- Road from Ballantrae north along the Ayrshire coast hinterland via Pinmore Station and Old Dailly to Maybole, with ascents towards Pinmore.
- Pleasant undulating road by the R. Girvan from Girvan to Maybole via Old and New Daillys with good surface throughout.
- Direct connection north-east from Maybole to Coylton towards Ayr, a narrow road with good surface serving as a link to the Ayr-Edinburgh road.
- Route from Cumnock west to Ayr via Ochiltree and Coylton, with ascending road for over a mile and fairly level running before Ayr.
- Road from Ayr north-east to Lanark via Muirkirk, passing Limerhaugh Brae and through the moorland with fair surface improving towards Muirkirk.
- Road from Cumnock to Muirkirk via Lugar, passing ironworks and with a long ascent to Boghead Brae which should be carefully ridden.
- Hilly road with good surface forming a direct link from Ayr east with Route 59 towards Hamilton and Lanarkshire.
- Splendid road with excellent surface and no gradients worth speaking of, the most direct route between Ayr and Ardrossan avoiding the coast from Irvine.
- Tortuous route south-west from Kilmarnock to Troon via Dundonald with easy gradients and good surface on the whole.
- Road from Kilmarnock south-west to Irvine via Dreghorn with a gentle fall to the level before Irvine, crossing the Annick Water; capital surface.
- Road from Kilmarnock east to Hamilton, with a dangerous descent into the town near the Central Railway Station requiring care.
- Road from Kilmarnock north to Glasgow via Barrhead, passing several miles of good running beside the railway with a crossing near Caldwell Station.
- Route from Kilmarnock north-west to Beith via Dunlop, with sharp turn at the railway station and winding road with an ascent beyond.
- Good running towards Dalry but somewhat hilly before West Kilbride; an easier alternative runs via Kilwinning and Ardrossan.
- Road from Beith west to Largs via Howrat Toll, with a stiffish ascent out of Beith and then a gradual descent by the Paisley Waterworks.
- Road from Barrhead north to Paisley passing the Infirmary, Paisley Abbey, and Clark Town Hall on an easily followed route.
- Good surface throughout from Paisley south-west to Ardrossan via Kilbirnie, except on certain hilly sections near the route start.
- Very easy road with good surface to Port Glasgow but much spoiled by constant heavy traffic into Greenock; the easier of two routes covered.
- Gradually ascending road from Johnstone with sharp fall towards Port Glasgow; fair surface when clear of towns and larger villages.
- Direct main road from Glasgow to Greenock; rough for cycling with miles generally reckoned from Glasgow Bridge rather than the Royal Exchange.
- Road from Glasgow south-west via Renfrew and Paisley to Ardrossan along the coast, passing Blythswood House and crossing the White Cart Water.
- Good cross-country road from Renfrew west, nearly level to Houston then undulating, with good surface all the way to Bridge-of-Weir.
- Road south from Govan through Crookston, passing the ruins of Crookston Castle and the grounds of Hawkhead before Barrhead.
- Road from Strathaven north-west to Paisley via Chapelton and East Kilbride, with a quick descent and very undulating road with downward tendency.
- Good road practically downhill all the way from Eaglesham to Glasgow, with surface spoiled by heavy traffic near Glasgow and stone setts rough in the city.
- Alternative road from Eaglesham north to Glasgow via East Kilbride, ascending towards Hairmyres before joining the route through E. Kilbride.
- Short road from Hamilton south to East Kilbride, meeting Route 77 at the village with good surface throughout.
- Steady climb most of the way from Hamilton east to Airdrie, therefore preferable ridden in reverse; on the whole a good road.
- Road from Carnwath south-west to Lanark, descending into the town with care necessary at the Cross; good surface on the whole.
- Road from Lanark east to Edinburgh via Mid Calder and Princes Street, entering Edinburgh along Wood paving to the General Post Office.
- Easily undulating road with good surface from Whitburn east to Mid Calder and on into Edinburgh, following the R. Almond valley.
- Connecting road from Airdrie south to Slamannan, with branch roads north to Falkirk and south via the station; both hilly with fair surface.
- Road from Mid Calder north to South Queensferry crossing the R. Almond, with a steep unrideable hill up from the main street in South Queensferry.
- Main road from Edinburgh west to Glasgow via Airdrie, with a good surface over an undulating road through the N. Calder Water valley.
- Very good broad well-constructed main road from Glasgow to Edinburgh via Falkirk and Linlithgow, longer than Route 90 but with especially enjoyable riding beyond Linlithgow.
- Direct communication from Falkirk north to Kincardine Ferry providing connection with roads in the west of Fifeshire; good easy road to the ferry.
- Short main road from Falkirk north-west to Stirling via Larbert, with a long gradual rise from Larbert and excellent surface throughout.
- Road from Falkirk north to Denny following a route beside river and railway with gradual ascent towards Denny meeting Route 34 at cross-roads in the town.
- Road from Glasgow north to Stirling via Bishopbriggs, with ascent and undulating road crossing the canal towards Kirkintilloch before Stirling.
- Road from Kilsyth south-west to Strathblane via Lennoxtown, with an ascending road for fully four miles from the village and excellent surface.
- Road from Glasgow north to Lennoxtown and over the Campsie Fells, with a very steep climb for nearly two miles past Lennoxtown on rough and rather loose surface.
- Road from Kirkintilloch west to Lennoxtown via Birdston, with a fairly level to Birdston and gradually ascending road beyond; fairly good surface.
- Road from Glasgow north via Killearn to Stirling, with a long ascent towards Killearn and slight fall before the village on good surface.
- Uninteresting road through the north of Glasgow to Lennoxtown; the preferable road is Route 98 offering better scenery and surface.
- Very hilly road from Glasgow north-west to Buchlyvie via Bearsden and Drymen, with fair surface on the whole and fine scenery about Loch Lomond.
- Short cross-country route connecting Routes 100, 103, and 102 between Balfron and Drymen via Killearn.
- Road from Glasgow north-west to Drymen via Old Kilpatrick and Bowling, passing over two level-crossings in Clydebank with lumpy surface out of the city.
- Link road from Bearsden on Route 102 to Old Kilpatrick; the direct road to Old Kilpatrick is Route 105 or 108, this being a connecting link only.
- Road from Glasgow north-west to Balloch at Loch Lomond via Bowling and Alexandria, crossing R. Leven and passing through Dumbarton.
- Road from Glasgow north-west along the Clyde shore to Helensburgh, with the esplanade eastwards from the shore and unmistakable road to Dumbarton.
- Exceedingly interesting and picturesque route traversing the Scott country via Hawick and Selkirk, with capital road to Hawick, very hilly to Selkirk, and undulating with very good surface to Edinburgh.
- Hill road from Carlisle over the Border via Cleuchhead to the hamlet of Bonchester-Bridge on the Rule Water, with a dangerous descent to the bridge requiring great care.
- Road from Carter Bar on the Border south-west to Hawick via Bonchester-Bridge, crossing the Rule Water and climbing a steep ascent to Hawthornside.
- Road from Carter Bar south-west to Jedburgh crossing the R. Jed by a narrow bridge then undulating road with rise and fall into Jedburgh High Street.
- Road from Moffat north-east along the Yarrow valley to Selkirk, with telegraph posts acting as a guide from the Gordon Arms Inn and undulating road with downward tendency.
- Road from Moffat north-east to Peebles via Newhall and Traquair, with a descent of two miles to Newhall at 1 in 17 in parts and rough loose surface about the summit.
- Road from Hawick west over the head of the Brae to St. Mary's Loch, with a long winding descent from the summit past Alemuir Loch on very poor surface.
- Delightful scenery all down the Ettrick valley from Tushielaw Inn to Selkirk, the road running by the river side throughout with downward tendency.
- Road south from Edinburgh to Galashiels via Peebles and Caddonfoot, joining the road from Galashiels before turning into Peebles High Street.
- Road from Peebles north-west to Romanno Bridge with a short steep gradient ascending through the old town beyond Neidpath Castle on the Tweed.
- Very easy road for eight miles out of Peebles then very hilly towards Carnwath and undulating to Lanark, with interesting scenery up the Tweed and Lyne valleys.
- Road from Hawick east to Kelso via Weensland Mills, passing Trinity School and descending to the woollen mills with undulating road of downward tendency.
- Very good undulating road to Ancrum then hilly over the Eildon Hills to Melrose and undulating to Galashiels, an attractive route throughout with fine views.
- Road from Hawick north-west to Ancrum via Belses Railway Station, with undulating road and variable surface to the junction beyond Pinnacle farm.
- Road from Melrose north to Selkirk via Lindean, with fairly level road for a mile and a half before a steep ascent into Selkirk town.
- Easy unmistakable road down Tweedside from Galashiels to Peebles for thirteen and a half miles, then ascending under the railway with good surface throughout.
- Connection from Kirk Yetholm on the Cheviot side south-west to Jedburgh, a fairly good hilly road with fine scenery; Kirk Yetholm was once celebrated as abode of the Romany King.
- Road from Kelso south-west to Jedburgh via Maxwellhaugh, with a steep descent to Maxwellhaugh and an ascending road to the summit before falling to Jedburgh.
- Road from Kelso west to Galashiels via Gattonside, with fine views of Tweedside, Melrose, the Eildon Hills, and the hills above Ettrickdale.
- Long undulations from Newtown St. Boswells north to Lauder with the stiffest rise beyond Leaderfoot, very picturesque surroundings at Tweedside and in the Leader Valley.
- Road from Kelso west to Lauder via Nenthorn, with a long stiff climb from the village and quick descent to the Eden Water.
- Road from Kelso north-west to Greenlaw passing Hume village area, with the road winding beyond past the railway station.
- Road from Greenlaw south-west to Earlston via West Gordon, passing through that village and down a long winding descent requiring caution before a long rise.
- Road from Coldstream west to Lauder via Greenlaw, passing through the town and crossing the bridge with a long dual rise and decline towards Lauder.
- Road from Lauder north to Edinburgh via Fala, Pathhead, and Dalkeith, passing through the Moorfoot Hills country on a well-graded descent to the capital.
- Road from Coldstream west to Duns via Hirsel Law School, with undulating road including a steep ascent and descent past Georgefield.
- Alternative road from Coldstream to Duns via Swinton, with undulating road becoming fairly good surface and a steep short ascent before Simprim Farm.
- Road from Berwick north-west to Kelso via West Fishwick, Swinton, and Ednam, following a route through the Border farmland.
- Road from Berwick west to Duns via Paxton and Sunwick, described as on the whole rather preferable to Route 142 for Duns.
- Road from Duns west to Lauder via Westruther, described as stiffish and requiring improvement on the greater part before Westruther.
- Main road from Berwick north to Edinburgh via Dunbar, Haddington, and Musselburgh, with improvements being made to macadamise the road to Musselburgh.
- Short road from Berwick north along the coast to St. Abb's via Coldingham, bearing round through the village and over undulating road with descent into St. Abb's.
- Route through bye-ways of East Lothian with fairly good surface, short stiff hills, many twists and turns, and delightful variety of pastoral scenery.
- Coast road from Edinburgh to Dunbar via Auldhame and Whitekirk, with a straight run to the junction with Route 145 before turning sharp left to Dunbar.
- Road from Edinburgh east to North Berwick via Aberlady, turning sharp along a narrow street towards the bay and passing the entrance gate to Luffness House.
- Road from Longniddry east to North Berwick via Drem, with slight rise beyond the cross-roads and gently undulating road passing over the railway.
- Road from Haddington east to North Berwick joining Route 151 at Drem, with the alternative involving a very steep descent from Garleton Hill.
- Undulating by-road from Haddington west to Dalkeith passing through pleasant scenery at Pencaitland, where the quaint old church is worthy a visit.
- Road from Musselburgh east to Aberlady with surface becoming very indifferent, bending past a single-line railway level crossing.
- Road from Heriot Station north to Musselburgh via Tynehead Station, passing over moorland and through open undulating country with rough surface.
- Road from Dalkeith north to Musselburgh via Dalkeith Palace, descending into the valley with rly. viaduct on right and a corresponding rise beyond.
- Alternative road from Dalkeith north to Musselburgh, crossing the river by a second bridge and bearing round to the Town Hall.
- Road from Dalkeith north-west to Edinburgh with a long well-graded ascent avoiding a road to the left, road still rising through wooded ground to open land.
- Circular route from Edinburgh south to Roslin, a favourite with Edinburgh riders who may return via Seafield and Hillend; Roslin attractions described in local guide-books.
- Pleasant circuitous suburban run from Edinburgh to Leith avoiding traffic through attractive parts, though the direct way by Leith Walk is only one and a half miles.
- Direct road from Leith north-west to Cramond; very easy to Davidson's Mains then a little more undulating approaching the Cramond shore.
- Favourite road with local riders that since the building of the Forth Bridge has suffered from heavy coach traffic but still has portions of very good surface.
- Very good main road from Edinburgh north to Perth via Kinross and Bridge-of-Earn, with really excellent surface in parts and enjoyable riding beyond Cowdenbeath.
- Road from Dunfermline west to Stirling via Causewayhead, on a broad level road crossing the R. Forth into Stirling with uneven surface owing to constant traffic.
- Road from North Queensferry along the shore to Alloa, with undulating road and upward tendency including a sharp rise followed by a long easy downhill slope.
- Very undulating road from North Queensferry north to Perth via Cowdenbeath, much easier to ride in reverse from Cowdenbeath; very good surface as a whole.
- Road from Dunfermline east to Dollar via Saline, with a steep ascent at one point of about 1 in 15 to the junction before Saline and then good surface.
- Road from Linktown west to Kinross with a downhill run on a portion of Route 166 and a long capital descent from the hilltop to Linktown.
- Road from Kincardine north to Rumbling Bridge via Mossendgreen, with fair level running and a rather sharp dip to a bridge before the junction.
- Road from Stirling east to Milnathort via Alva and Tillicoultry along the Devon valley foothills, with capital level running towards Tillicoultry.
- Direct link from Alloa to the hill-foots road at Dollar with easy gradients and capital surface; the views across the Devon valley are very fine.
- Main road from Stirling north to Perth via Dunblane, Blackford, and Bridge-of-Earn, with a long winding well-engineered gradient for two miles over moorland.
- One of the favourite cycling roads of Scotland with capital surface, easy gradients, and delightful scenery along the route to Callander.
- Road from Callander south-east to Port of Menteith, with a steep winding hill of about 1 in 13 and a very steep descent on the other side towards the Port.
- Road from Thornhill north to Callander via Doune, undulating with a fair surface to the road junction and then good; one or two gates across the road on the moorland.
- One of the main roads across Fifeshire forming direct communication between Edinburgh and Dundee via the Forth and Tay ferries; rather hilly to Gallatown then easier gradients.
- Road from Cupar east to St. Andrews via Guard Bridge, with a rather stiff pull up from the bridge then gently undulating towards St. Andrews.
- Road from Burntisland east to St. Andrews via Ceres and Pitscottie, keeping right and descending to Ceres with good surface throughout.
- Road from Burntisland north-west to Leslie with a very dangerous winding descent towards Leslie and a steep climb into the town past the railway level crossing.
- Road from Leven west to Kinross via Scotlandwell and Kinnesswood, with a long undulating descent to Scotlandwell and level road by the Lomond Hills.
- Good road with easy gradient up from Kinross to Crook of Devon and gradual descent before Rumbling Bridge, with capital surface all the way.
- Road from New Inn north to Perth via Newburgh and Abernethy, keeping forward and passing the railway station on left over a very undulating road.
- Road from Kinross east to Cupar through Fife, joining Route 166 at Bein Inn before continuing with a good surface through the Fife countryside.
- Road from Cupar west to Perth via Kilmaron and Lindores, with a rise for over two miles then a long almost level stretch of capital running to Lindores.
- Very arduous hilly road beyond Upper Largo, rising from nearly sea level to over 400 ft. in little over three miles, though the hills are mostly in the rider's favour to St. Andrews.
- Very easy road with good surface from St. Andrews to St. Michael's Inn, then rather more hilly with dangerous descent into Newport; the quaint old church at Leuchars is worthy of attention.
- Road from Burntisland east along the Fife coast to Crail via Methilhill, ascending and crossing the railway before a capital downhill run to Leven.
- Excessively hilly road without what one might call a redeeming bit of level; surface loose in steeper parts but fair as a whole, offering fine views from the summits.
- Road from Anstruther west to Cupar via Pitscottie, Largoward, and Radernie, with an undulating road through the Fife countryside.
- Hilly road with good surface from Anstruther north to St. Andrews; a splendid view of St. Andrews is obtained while descending the long hill towards that town.
- Road from Crail north-west to St. Andrews via Kingsbarns, undulating to Newhall Mill and crossing the Kippo Burn before a gentle descent to Kingsbarns.
- Main coastal road from Perth north to Aberdeen via Dundee, Arbroath, and Montrose, following the east coast through Angus and the Mearns.
- Road from Dundee north-west to Kirriemuir via Todhills and Lumleyden Brae, which is very steep, with a rapid descent at first then more gradual to Milton.
- Road from Dundee west to Newtyle and Glamis via Muirhead, falling for a mile and then ascending steadily to Burnhead with the railway running parallel on right.
- Road from Dundee north to Blairgowrie via Coupar-Angus, with Route 206 joining on right before entering town and a short distance beyond the railway crossing.
- Excellent road to Blairgowrie then fair on the whole to Braemar through the famous Royal Route via Glenshee, a heavy road for cycling but extremely picturesque.
- Road from Perth north to Dunkeld via Caputh, especially picturesque at the portions where it follows the Tay valley through wooded scenery.
- Essentially one of the most picturesque tourist routes in Scotland passing through grandest Highland scenery from deeply wooded glens at Killiecrankie to wild rugged Glen Garry ascending the Grampians.
- Bye-road crossing country to unite three more important routes between Coupar-Angus and Dunkeld, with good surface all the way improving towards Dunkeld.
- Road from Blairgowrie east to Forfar via Alyth, with easy rise to Old Rattray, sharp dip and rise beyond and undulating ascent to New Alyth.
- Road from Forfar east to Arbroath via Balganie Lochs and Friockheim Station, with easy rise at Balganie and a long descent towards Guthrie Station.
- Road from Friockheim Station south to Montrose via Farnell Station, ascending for one mile from the station and descending by the cross-roads at Crossgates.
- An excellent main road between the two towns with splendid surface, leaving Brechin along Church Street to the Town House.
- Road from Montrose north-west to Laurencekirk via Dykelands, descending to junction with Route 207 and turning right with slight ascent into Laurencekirk.
- Road from Banchory south via the Cairn o Mount pass, with a very steep ascent two and a half miles long to the summit at about 1,450 ft. and rapid descent on the far side.
- Hilly cross-country route from Stonehaven west to Banchory, with very fair surface for the first and last five miles but a desolate middle portion with inferior surface.
- Road from Stonehaven west via the Slug Road to Mill Inn, ascending through Polbare and Newbigging with undulating road and upward tendency.
- Road from Aberdeen west to Braemar via Peterculter, Crathes Station, and the Deeside valley, with excellent surface and very fine undulating road almost level in parts.
- Road from Aberdeen west to Banchory via Bridge of Dee, following tramlines through Holburn Street and a gradual descent out of Aberdeen along the south Deeside road.
- Road from Aberdeen north-west to Grantown via the Don valley and Strathdon, including the appalling ascent known as the Ladder at 1 in 8 climbing an abrupt hillside.
- Road from Aberdeen west to Alford via Kemnay and Monymusk, with very good surface beyond Auchmill; a more direct route to Alford is by Route 223.
- A very fine main road from Aberdeen to Inverness via Keith and Elgin, hilly between Banffshire and Fochabers then very good from Elgin into Inverness, with fine views of Moray Firth.
- Road from Aberdeen north to Banff and Macduff via Auchterless and Turriff, unmistakable to Turriff by King Edward and Plaidy Stations.
- Road from Aberdeen north-east to Peterhead via Longhaven and Burnhaven on the Buchan coast, with a fine bit of downhill running towards Burnhaven.
- Road from Aberdeen north to Fraserburgh via Mintlaw and New Leeds, with easy running to New Leeds and rougher surface in parts from Mintlaw.
- Road from Aberdeen north to New Deer through Buchan, turning right on entering the village to the post office; continuation beyond the village not recommended.
- Road from Aberdeen north to Methlick via Haddo House, open to pedestrians and cyclists along the mail-gig route passing close to Haddo House.
- Road from Aberdeen west to Tarland via the Deeside hinterland, with a downhill run of over three and a half miles to Tarland and poor surface in parts.
- Road from Newburgh north to Huntly via Old Meldrum, with a rapid descent out of Old Meldrum and long undulating stretch of open road.
- Road from Alford north to Huntly via Rhynie, with road descending then rising to Newnoth and a further rise past Gartly Station into Huntly.
- Road from Huntly north to Banff via Aberchirder, ascending past the road junction and long ascent to the highest point on the road before descending to Banff.
- Road from Peterhead west to Banff via the Abbey of Deer, with nearly level road by the policies of Pitfour and excellent surface through the Buchan countryside.
- The direct road between these two towns, an easy level road on the whole; Fraserburgh may also be reached via Mintlaw on Route 235.
- Road from Mintlaw north to Fraserburgh via Strichen, with a fair surface and almost level mile followed by one mile of ascent.
- Road from Fraserburgh west to Banff via Tyrie, nearly level to Tyrie Church and then ascending in a more marked manner for nearly two miles.
- Road from Banff south to Huntly via Glen Barry, with a steady incline up Glen Barry to the fork roads and a fine downhill run of one and a half miles to the level.
- Road from Huntly north to Turriff descending rapidly for one mile to a small bridge then ascending to the branch-roads and down to Scotston.
- Road from Banff south-east to Keith leaving due north and ascending at first then falling to the bridge over the R. Isla before continuing to Glen Barry Station.
- Splendid road from Banff west to Inverness with capital surface throughout and on the whole easy gradients; Seafield Brae at Cullen is the principal climb.
- Rather dreary road from Keith north to Cullen with variable surface, affording good riding on the whole including a fine downhill run of nearly six miles towards Cullen.
- Road from Keith south to Dufftown with a downhill run for half a mile then a long ascent; from the hilltop a decline beside the railway before a sharp turn.
- Road from Keith to Craigellachie and Dufftown via Mulben, following the Fife-Keith road to cross-roads then keeping left with very good surface.
- Road from Dufftown north to Forres via Overtown, with a steep hill for half a mile and the road re-ascending steadily for one and a half miles then undulating.
- Road from Grantown north to Elgin and Lossiemouth via Spey Bridge and Cromdale, descending to the R. Spey then going down its left bank.
- Good very easy road from Craigellachie north to Garmouth at the mouth of the Spey, with fine scenery during the first portion and well-wooded land before Garmouth.
- Road from Elgin north to Burghead then east to Forres via Coltfield and Kinloss, gently undulating towards Burghead with very good surface.
- Road from Aviemore north to Forres via Dava Station and Bridge of Divie, with a sharp descent of 1 in 19 to Bridge of Divie and an ascending road to Dunphail.
- Road from Grantown north to Nairn via Dava, with poor surface from Dava; steep hills to the Findhorn should be ridden carefully as the surface is loose.
- Road from Daviot north to Inverness via Cantraybruich and Croy, bearing right and descending towards Cantraybruich and keeping forward to join the main road into Inverness.
- Long main road from Callander to Oban via Kingshouse Inn, Lochearnhead, and Loch Awe, passing through beautiful wooded land along the base of Ben Cruachan.
- Road from Glasgow west to Oban via Rest and be Thankful and Inveraray, with extremely picturesque surroundings and a steep and dangerous twist before joining Route 256.
- Road from Ardrishaig north to Oban via Kirkmichael-Bridgend, with a succession of easy up and down gradients before passing under the railway bridge near Oban.
- Road from Ardrishaig south to Campbeltown along West Loch Tarbert, undulating by the lochside to the fork-roads at Redhouse and continuing with an easy ascent.
- Short roads from Campbeltown south to Southend and west to Machrihanish, both with good surface; some delightful walks may be enjoyed round the Mull of Kintyre.
- Circular route from Ardrishaig through the Knapdale peninsula, with a long hill and stiffish rise to summit before a sharp fall with awkward turn requiring careful riding.
- Capital road for seven miles then fair from Ardrishaig south-west to Tayvallich on Loch Sween, with very attractive scenery on the Loch Sween side.
- Road from Inveraray south to Ardrishaig via Lochgilphead, joining Route 258 for one mile before turning and reaching Ardrishaig pier.
- Road from Inveraray south-east to Tighnabruaich via Creggans Pier and Strathlachlan, with beautiful plantations and a gently undulating fair surface.
- Road passing through very beautiful scenery on the Loch Eck route, known to tourists as the famed Loch Eck route, practically level for 18 miles to Dunoon.
- Road from Strachur Pier via Glendaruel to Rothesay, with a steepish dip to a bridge at Dunans then going down Glendaruel to Kilmodan Church on very poor road.
- Alternative road from Strachur via Glendaruel to Dunoon over Lochstriveenhead, the climb being very arduous with bad surface and steep gradients; scenery very attractive.
- Road from Lochgoilhead south to Inveraray with an extremely dangerous zigzag descent on which care must be taken, joining Route 264 and descending to St. Catherine's Ferry.
- Road from Helensburgh north to Tarbet Hotel on Loch Lomond, falling gently from the top of the ascent with a sharp bend right before the hotel and pier.
- Road from Garelochhead to Dunoon via Cothouse Inn and the Holy Loch, joining Route 265 for the approach to Dunoon.
- One of the most attractive roads in Scotland leading through varied striking scenery, first penetrating wooded shores of Loch Lomond then ascending ragged Glen Falloch.
- Road from Callander west through the Trossachs to Loch Lomond via Coilantogle and Brig o Turk, ascending stiffly and then undulating through this famous Highland district.
- Very arduous road for ten miles from Aberfoyle west to Loch Lomond at Inversnaid, with roughish surface in parts but magnificent scenery throughout.
- Road from Dalmally south to Port Sonachan on Loch Awe, with a stiff bit near the top of the hill and descent through plantations past Inistrynich House.
- Road from Dunblane south-west to Crieff via the Ardoch Roman Camp, with undulating road through trees and a steady rise towards branch-roads.
- Road from Dunblane west to Comrie via Langside, with good running for three miles then a quick descent at first becoming more gradual towards Blairinroar.
- Road from Perth west to Crieff and Lochearnhead through the Earn valley, with the road gradually ascending up the valley of the Earn for three miles.
- Road from Methven north to Amulree Hotel through Glen Almond, with further ascent and undulating descent to a bridge then uphill to Buchany.
- Road from Crieff north to Aberfeldy via Glen Cochill, ascending rather steeply at first then easier for nearly five and a half miles up the glen before a long steep descent.
- Road from Amulree Hotel east to Dunkeld, descending past the railway to join Route 283 and crossing the R. Tay into Dunkeld with fair surface.
- Road from Dunkeld north to Aberfeldy and west to Killin via Kenmore, passing Taymouth Castle with a steep descent requiring caution and a dangerous bend towards the foot.
- Road up the beautiful Glen Lyon from Aberfeldy past Fortingal to the Bridge of Balgie; extremely striking scenery with no inn at the Bridge of Balgie.
- Road from Aberfeldy north to Tummel Bridge via Loch Kinardochy, with a very steep tortuous ascent which must be walked and continuing to ascend to the summit at 1,262 ft.
- Road from Pitlochry west to Rannoch Station via Tummel Bridge and Kinloch Rannoch, passing Queen's View and Loch Tummel Inn through the wild Rannoch country.
- Route through some of the wildest scenery in the Highlands via Glen Coe, a wretchedly-conditioned mountain track with very bad surface and several sharp awkward twists.
- Road from Oban north to Fort William via South and North Shian ferries, crossing Loch Creran by ferry-boat with a steady ascent on the far side.
- A very loose rough road up the lovely Glen Orchy from Dalmally to Bridge of Orchy, with fine views down the valley and a wild rugged charm following the riverside.
- Road from Fort William east to Kingussie via Glen Spean and Roughburn, crossing the R. Roy and with a steady winding gradual ascent of Glen Spean to the highest point.
- Road from Ardgour north-west to Moidart, with a long hill with stiff gradient in parts and an undulating descent for three miles past Acharacle road junction.
- Hilly road through wild country in the heart of Morven with fairly good surface except on steeper hills; fine view of Loch Aline from the high ground beyond Larachbeg.
- Road from Fort William west to Arisaig via Corpach and Kinlocheil, with very easy undulating road by the shore of Loch Eil to Kinlocheil.
- Fairly good road with very easy gradients from Fort William north to Loch Arkaig via Loch Lochy, with beautiful surroundings and Loch Arkaig lying between high thickly wooded hills.
- Main road from Fort William north-east to Inverness through the Great Glen via Fort Augustus and Laggan Locks, with capital descent towards Inverness.
- Road from Invergarry Hotel east to Clunie Inn over the watershed, with an extremely rough arduous climb to the summit at 1,424 feet and an equally rough steep descent.
- Road splendidly engineered up Glen Moriston then down Glen Shiel to Kyle Rhea Ferry, with loose sandy surface in parts and the ascent of Mam Rattachan.
- Road from Inverness south along the east side of Loch Ness to Foyers Hotel, with slight ascent for four miles and then fairly level by Littlemill.
- Road from Craggie Inn south to Foyers Hotel along the Loch Ness valley, gradually ascending and undulating to Flichity then rising gradually to Aberarder.
- Road from Drumnadrochit west through Glen Urquhart to Invercannich, following the riverside nearly all the way with easy running to Glen Urquhart Post Office.
- Road from Inverness west to Glen Affric Lodge via Struy Bridge and Strath Glass, with easy running and capital level road to Invercannich before the route into the glen.
- Road from Struy Bridge west to Monar Lodge via Loch Bunacharan, winding on the lochshore to Ardchuilk and rising and falling to Broulin Lodge.
- Main road from Inverness north to Dingwall via the Kessock Ferry, following the reverse of Route 310 to Conan and crossing the ferry from North to South Kessock.
- Well-graded road from Inverness east to Cromarty via Rosemarkie, with very good surface to Rosemarkie then fair over the hill; ruins of a cathedral at Fortrose.
- Connecting link between Routes 307 and 310 from Fortrose east to Invergordon across the Black Isle and Cromarty Firth shore.
- The great north road from Inverness to John o Groat's through Sutherland and Caithness via Bonar Bridge, the Mound, Golspie, and Dunbeath, passing through wild Highland country.
- Very attractive road from Dingwall west to Strome Ferry via Garve and Achnasheen, through Glen Carron where the scenery is impressive; fair riding but poor surface on lonely portions.
- Road from Garve north-west to Ullapool via Braemore, passing the wonderful chasm known as Corrie Halloch and then an easy road towards Lochbroom Post Office.
- Road from Achnasheen north-west to Gairloch via Glen Docharty, with generally very fair surface; the view of Loch Maree as the road descends Glen Docharty is worthy of notice.
- One of the hilliest routes in the kingdom from Gairloch east to Ullapool, with surface fair for 15 miles, poor for the next 10, then fairly good to Dundonnell before a bad and terribly steep final hill.
- Road from Jeantown north-west to Shieldaig via Kishorn and Tornapress, with a very steep unrideable hill at the road junction and comparatively easy decline to Kishorn.
- Road from Ullapool north to Lochinver via Knockan and Elphin, with a difficult climb at first then easier towards the summit before a sharp descent to Knockan.
- Road from Bonar Bridge west to Rosehall over the hill and down Strath Oykell, then following the Kyle of Sutherland back to Bonar Bridge.
- A narrow road from Lairg north-west to Scourie with fairly good surface on easier portions but somewhat loose and gravelly on the hills and moor.
- Alternative road from Lairg to Scourie with gradual descent from the hilltop and then undulating with an easy rise to Overscaig; fairly good surface.
- Road from Lairg north to Tongue via Crask Inn and Altnaharra, crossing the open moorland with gentle undulations and the ascent towards Tongue.
- Very hilly moorland road from Alness south to Bonar Bridge, more direct but with very bad surface on the higher ground and a rough descent to West Ferry.
- Road from Bonar Bridge north to Lairg via the R. Shin, ascending gradually for a mile then continuing on a very easy gradient for three and a half miles into Lairg.
- The direct road from Tain west to Cromarty via Calrossie Cross-roads, undulating to Nigg Station then practically level with very good surface throughout.
- Road from Tain north to Golspie along the Easter Ross and Sutherland coast, ascending to Embo Street and then descending gradually towards Little Ferry South Landing.
- Dreary road from Helmsdale north along the Caithness coast to Melvich, gently undulating for three miles then gradually rising towards the summit before Forsinard.
- Road from Latheron north to Thurso via Georgemas Junction, passing wayside hamlets enclosed by huge upright slabs of grey Caithness stone and falling gradually towards Thurso.
- Road from Wick west to Thurso via Castletown, descending easily for two miles then undulating with a continuous downward tendency before bearing left over the bridge into Thurso.
- Final road from Thurso east to John o Groat's via Huna Inn, turning to complete the journey with good surface though loose here and there especially in dry weather.
- Road from Thurso west along the north coast to Durness via Strathy, crossing the Strathy Water with a long steep hill of 1 in 16 from the bridge and an arduous ascent over the Moin peat moss.
- Alternative road from Thurso to the first portion of Route 335 via Shebster, rather more hilly than the Shebster road but possessing a good surface.
- Rough road from Altnaharra north to Durness with loose soft surface and a difficult descent; the Pictish broch of Dun Dornadilla stands close by the roadside.
- Road from Scourie north to Durness via Badcall and Rhiconich Inn, bending away from Laxford Bay and with a succession of rises and falls.
- Road from Durness west to the Cape Wrath ferry crossing the Kyle, which can only be done at high water or half ebb or flow, with an abrupt ascent of 1 in 19 on the opposite shore.
- Circular road right round the island of Arran following the coast line closely, a narrow road with pleasant surface though loose and rough on less frequented portions.
- Road from Rothesay via Port Bannatyne across the island on an undulating narrow road with loose roughish surface, descending at fork to Ettrick Bay on the west coast.
- Circular road around the south of Mull from Salen, with average good surface and capital riding from Salen to Lochdonhead, then continuing via the Atlantic shore and Loch na Keal.
- Road from Kinloch Inn via Bunessan to Fionphort ferry for Iona, with fairly good surface on the whole from Bunessan to Fionphort.
- Circular road around the north of Mull from Tobermory, with an uphill pull to the church and then falling and ascending past Torloisk House.
- The roads in Skye are generally good despite a few very steep hills, with rugged grand surroundings following river-valleys closely; this route goes north from Kyle Akin to Staffin.
- Circular road from Portree round the Trotternish and Waternish peninsulas, crossing wild moorland with a quick fall to Fairy Bridge before a long gradual downhill run towards Dunvegan.
- Road from Strome Ferry south to Loch Alsh via Balmacara, with a steep winding road to the summit followed by a sharp descent and level section before a precipitous rise.
- Road from Dores south along the east side of Loch Ness to Whitebridge via Exrogie with splendid scenery, requiring great care on three descents to Dores if ridden in reverse.
- Interesting route from Errogie north to Inverness via Essich and Whitebridge, passing Ashie Moor and Deuieahie Wood with Loch Ashie; the reverse is not recommended.
- Road from Bonar Bridge north to the Mound via Loch Buey, with fine scenery at both ends but a dreary ride for most of the way; the reverse route is not recommended.
- Notes on the roads of the Orkney mainland, described as all good with easy engineered gradients and characteristic firm solid surface; distances given from Kirkwall to principal points.
- Notes on roads across the outer islands, with Lewis described as fair on the whole with no serious hills, all routes branching from Stornoway as a centre-point.
- Alphabetical index of place names appearing in the book with corresponding route numbers and page references.