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Long distanced cycle routes

100,000+

People with access to sustainable transport options

50+ miles

Of off-road routes
  • THE CHALLENGE
  • THE SOLUTION
  • THE IMPACT
  • CAPABILITIES

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THE CHALLENGE

The challenge

The Formartine and Buchan Way is a popular cycle path extending more than 50 miles through the heart of rural Aberdeenshire. Running entirely off road, the route follows the former Formartine and Buchan railway, passing many local attractions and places of interest. It has been named one of Scotland’s great trails, but with an estimated population of 100,000 people living within easy access, there was a need to ensure the route was preserved not only as a wildlife corridor, but well maintained as a sustainable transport option for the use and enjoyment of visitors and local people.

The solution

With more and more people turning to cycling for both leisure and transport, Aberdeenshire Council needed to make sure that local cycling routes were preserved, and made safe and accessible for the increasing number of people using them. As such, we were appointed to investigate the feasibility of upgrading the existing Formartine & Buchan cycle route, as well as explore what measures would be needed to develop two more long distance cycle routes in the vicinity of the A90, which connects Aberdeen-Ellon and Aberdeen-Stonehaven.

 

Our role included conducting site audits to understand the state of the existing paths, consulting with key stakeholders, analysing potential routes and mapping associated opportunities and constraints, as well as producing cost estimates and a detailed cost benefit analysis for each potential option.

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The impact

Sustainable and active travel options for everyone

Providing sustainable transport links was a key priority for Aberdeenshire Council, who have committed to encouraging active travel - such as walking or cycling – to help improve the health and wellbeing of local residents. Additionally, it is estimated that if visitors and tourists choose to use the cycle path rather than other methods of transport, we could see a reduction of up to 308.10 tonnes of carbon a year.

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