Clear Cycle Routes = Safe Rides All Year
Treat cycle routes as critical transport infrastructure too! We’re campaigning for cycle routes that are Clear to Ride all year. Grit in Winter, sweep in Autumn, clear in Summer.
The Highland Council and Transport Scotland say they promote the Sustainable Transport Hierarchy, which prioritises walking, cycling and public transport over private car use. But when winter comes, the reality looks very different:
- Roads for cars are routinely gritted and cleared.
- Meanwhile, cycle routes and footpaths are left untreated – pushing cyclists off their bikes
This discrepancy undermines active travel. It sends the message that cycling and walking are only supported in fair weather, despite being essential for health, climate, and affordable transport.
We must treat cycle routes and footways as critical transport infrastructure – and maintain them as such, in every season.
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Get Involved
- Join the ‘Clear to Ride’ campaign Team (contact us)
- Take part in one of our maintenance events
- Join the Highland Cycle Campaign
- Donate to support our work
Read the Latest from the Clear to Ride Campiagn
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Reporting Hazardous Leaves
If fallen leaves are making riding difficult or dangerous on a cycle route they should be reported. Here’s how!
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Cycle Path Maintenance Session
As part of our Clear to Ride Campaign we today took part in a cycle path clearing session at the A9 underpass at North Kessock.
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Highland Council Winter Service Plans
The Highland Council is currently agreeing the local Winter Service Plans. The Highland Cycle Campaign is seeking to ensure that key cycle routes are ‘Clear to Ride all year round, including in Winter. We’re campaigning to improve these plans for cycling.