Kinloss and
Findhorn are on the National Cycle Network Route 1 which
goes all the way from Dover up the east coast of the country to
John o'Groats, the Orkneys and the Shetlands.
The National
Cycle Network currently provides 6,000 miles of cycling and
walking routes throughout the UK. By 2005 this will be extended
to 10,000 miles. About one-third of the Network is on paths which
are free from motor traffic, with the rest using quiet lanes or
traffic-calmed roads in towns or cities. Traffic-free sections
provide a suitable place for
children
and new cyclists to practice their skills. Many are also used
by walkers, people with disabilities and, in some cases, horse
riders. Whilst the National Cycle Network is ideal for family
rides or longer cycling holidays, many people simply choose the
routes as an alternative to using the car for local trips to work,
school or the shops. The Network is coordinated by the charity
Sustrans and involves hundreds of organisations. These include
local authorities, businesses, landowners and environmental bodies.
The project is funded by grants from national and local
government
and charitable trusts, foundations, companies and the National
Lottery funding bodies. The first 5,000 miles were also supported
by Millennium Commission funds. One of the most vital sources
of funding, however, comes from the voluntary donations offered
by Sustrans Supporters.
The National
Cycle Network is a safe way to see Scotland. Many of the routes
are free from cars and other traffic Marked Green
on the map opposite. In addition the National Cycle Network links
up to the national railway network. Forres, the local railway
station to Kinloss and Findhorn provides access to the National
Cycle Network - Route 1.