Cyclists riding from Edinburgh can choose from several point-to-point routes. The Edinburgh to St Andrews route covers 105 km with 833 m of climbing, passing many towns such as South Queensferry and Kinross. It features 13.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 18.5 km on cycle paths. There are 11 railway stations near the route and a longest service-free stretch of 15.6 km.
Another option is the Great North Trail, 83.3 km long, with only 81 m climbing and predominantly on cycle paths (73.3 km). This route passes through many suburban and town areas including Craiglockhart, Linlithgow, Falkirk, and Kirkintilloch, with 22 nearby railway stations. The National Cycle Route 1 to Loch Leven is 47.2 km with moderate climbing (432 m) and mainly paved surfaces, featuring 19.6 km on cycle paths and 3.9 km on main roads lacking cycle lanes. It also has 11 nearby railway stations and long stretches without services of up to 15.9 km.