Our Scottish C2C Itinerary follows a new cycle route put together by the creators of the original C2C; it takes you through the Southern Uplands of Scotland, from coast to coast. Sarah and I, along with our two friends Andy and Andy (yes, lots of Andy’s!) from Stockport Community Cycling Club in late Autumn.

The route is described by Sustrans as ‘Linking Annan on the Solway Firth and South Queensferry on the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, the Scottish C2C is a 125 mile signed cycle route. It is a mix of country lanes, high-quality cycle paths and seaside promenades with two challenging climbs, over the classic Devils Beef Tub and through the Moorfoot Hills before opening out onto a panoramic view of the Lothians, Edinburgh Castle, and the Firth of Forth. It finishes under the mighty Forth Bridge.’

You can view our Scottish C2C itinerary below:

Day 0 – Carlisle to Annan

Travel to Carlisle.
Cycle from Carlisle to Annan (Distance 21 miles)
Stay at Rowanbank Guesthouse, Annan.

Day 1 – Annan to Moffat

Begin Scottish C2C – Cycle from Annan to Moffat (Distance: 35 miles – Scottish C2C: 35 miles).
Stay at The Famous Star Hotel, Moffat.

Day 2 – Moffat to Peebles

Cycle from Moffat to Peebles (Distance: 39 miles – Scottish C2C: 74 miles).
Stay at Castle Venlaw Hotel, Peebles.

Day 3 – Peebles to Edinburgh

Cycle from Peebles to Edinburgh (Distance: 46 miles – Scottish C2C: 120 miles).
Stay at Canon Court Apartments, Edinburgh.

Day 4 – Edinburgh to Forth Bridge

Cycle from Edinburgh to Queensferry and complete Scottish C2C at Forth Bridge (Distance: 13 miles – Scottish C2C: 133 miles).

Then cycle back from Queensferry to Edinburgh (Distance: 11 miles).

Followed by the journey home.