This summer, Glasgow will be home to the Commonwealth Games. In this blog, you'll find local routes and routes from further afield along the National Cycle Network so you can enjoy travelling actively to sporting events across the city.
Could you turn your journey into part of the celebration? Walk, wheel or cycle to the events, soak up the atmosphere, and arrive ready to cheer. Credit: Brian Sweeney
Whether you’re travelling from nearby Glasgow, or from a different part of the UK, you can use the National Cycle Network to reach the Commonwealth Games between 23 July to 2 August 2026.
Why walking, wheeling or cycling to the Games makes sense
Major events like the Commonwealth Games are an opportunity to rethink how we travel.
Walking, wheeling or cycling not only avoids traffic congestion and road closures, but it's often also faster than driving.
Could you turn your journey into part of the celebration? Walk, wheel or cycle with friends, soak up the atmosphere, and arrive ready to cheer.
Remember to arrive early to allow time to park your bike, check road closure, and bring a lock, water and lights for evening events.
You can easily get to the venues across the city using our National Cycle Network routes. Credit: Alan Mcateer
Local routes to venues
Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Hydro and Glasgow International Arena (Route 7, 75, 754 and 756)
Route 7 runs west-south through Glasgow city centre.
You can easily reach the venues from Dumbarton, Clydebank in the west and Ayrshire, Paisley, and the Southside from the south.
From the east, like Rutherglen, Coatbridge, Airdrie and further away Bathgate and Edinburgh, use Route 75 to reach the venue.
Route 754 connects to places in the north of Glasgow, like Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch and Falkirk.
And from East Kilbride you can reach the venues on Route 756.
Scotstoun Stadium (Route 754 and 7)
The stadium is best reached by Route 754 from the Forth and Clyde Canal, which offers a traffic-free, flat route into the west of the city.
This is a great option if you are planning to travel from Bearsden and Clydebank or from further afield, such as Edinburgh, Stirling, Alloa and Kirkcaldy.
For anyone in and west of Glasgow, Route 7 offers local links to the stadium.
Tollcross International Swimming Centre (Route 75)
Route 75 passes close to Tollcross in the East end and offers a great way to travel to the swimming centre by walking, wheeling or cycling.
The Route also links Gourock and Greenock in Iverclyde and Coatbridge and Caldercruix in North Lanarkshire to the East end of the city.
National Network Route 75 is ideal for families and makes for a great day out travelling to the venue.
You can easily reach the venues on one of our National Cycle Network routes. Credit: Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
Travelling from Edinburgh and the Central Belt (Route 75 and 754)
Cycling between Edinburgh and Glasgow is one of the most accessible longer-distance trips on the National Cycle Network.
Route 75 is the most direct route between Edinburgh and Glasgow; offering a mix of traffic-free paths and quieter roads.
It passes through bigger towns like Livingston and Airdrie.
The Forth and Clyde Canal (Route 754) is a traffic-free option; ideal for a flat, scenic walk, wheel or cycle into the city.
Use this route to travel from cities like Stirling, Falkirk and and the west of Glasgow into the city.
Travelling from England and Wales (Route 7 and 1)
For visitors coming from further afield, walking and cycling can still be part of the journey — even if you’re not doing it for the whole way.
Direct rail links from cities like Manchester, Newcastle and London offer flexible ways to travel close to Glasgow.
Take your bike on the train (remember, booking may be required) and cycle, walk or wheel from local stations via the National Cycle Network routes.
The Games can also be a great excuse for a longer touring adventure.
Turn your trip to the Games into a summer cycling adventure; by using the Lochs and Glens Way (Route 7) or Route 1 on the East coast to reach Glasgow.
Both routes pass through scenic countryside and can be broken into manageable daily sections.
Take your bike with you and cycle on the local Network in Glasgow to get to your venue. Credit: Jonathan Bewley.
Make your journey to the Commonwealth Games part of the experience.
Choose the National Cycle Network and enjoy a more relaxed, sustainable way to travel.
With routes connecting every corner of the city and beyond, there’s never been a better time to walk, wheel or cycle to the Games.
Because when we change how we travel, we change everything. Our health. Our wellbeing. Our world.
