Blacksmith Shop from Gretna Green station (cycle) - Car

Blacksmith Shop from
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Gretna Green station (cycle)
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Route Summary
An easy, primarily off-road, cycle route from Gretna Green railway station to the Famous Blacksmith’s Shop.
Route Overview
Category: Road Cycling
Rating: Unrated
Surface: Smooth
Date Published: 15th June 2015
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 0.760 km / 0.48 mi
Last Modified: 15th June 2015
Description
An easy and short route following National Cycle Route 7 along off-road shared cycle/walking paths from the
station to Gretna Green. Note, though, that it is necessary to carry your bike down the steps leading from the
station exit to the Route 7 cycle path. If you wish to avoid the steps, you can use the car park exit and cycle
out the station access road, left onto Glasgow Road (B7076) for 100 metres, and join the National Cycle Route
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7 cycle path at the Gretna Loaning junction.
Waypoints
Exit Gretna Green station
(55.00075; -3.06681)
There are two exits on Platform 1. Use the one that is furthest from the ramp over the tracks and nearest to
the shelter. This will lead you to stairs which take you down to the National Cycle Route 7 path.
If you wish to avoid the steps, you can use the car park exit and cycle out the station access road, left onto
Glasgow Road (B7076) for 100 metres, and join the National Cycle Route 7 cycle path at the Gretna Loaning
junction.
Descend the steps
(55.00080; -3.06684)
National Cycle Route 7
(55.00085; -3.06713)
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At the bottom of the steps take a right on National Cycle Route 7, signed for Gretna Green.
Follow National Cycle Route 7
(55.00094; -3.06712)
Cross Glasgow Road (B7076)
(55.00242; -3.06657)
Continue on the signed cycle route by crossing Glasgow Road with care.
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Continue on National Cycle Route 7
(55.00263; -3.06575)
Join road
(55.00456; -3.06335)
In the village of Gretna Green, the cycle route joins the road. Traffic is light and slow.
Cross the main road
(55.00504; -3.06272)
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The Famous Blacksmith’s Shop is directly in front of you.
Bensmoor Road
(55.00502; -3.06262)
Continue up the road to the right of the Famous Blacksmith’s Shop to the car park entrance.
Car park entrance
(55.00541; -3.06206)
Take a left into the car park.
Pull over to the left
(55.00576; -3.06141)
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Further up the drive, the lanes split for coaches on the left and other motorised traffic on the right. Go to the
left lane and pull up in front of the 10mph sign and grass verge on the left.
Walk bike to covered walkway
(55.00583; -3.06145)
Dismount your bike and walk it through the gap in the bushes on the left. This takes you to the covered
walkway.
Park your bike
(55.00599; -3.06180)
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Walk your bike to near the entrance and park it against the railings.
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