Friday 17th November 2023 10:00am

Starting from - Bike rack at Balgreen tramstop, EH12 5XQ

  • 14 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike
  • 3 hr
  • Steady
  • Edinburgh
  • Adults 16+ only
  • Women only

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

Starting point




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EH12 5XQ

From the tram stop we'll head to the Water of Leith at Murrayfield to Roseburn Park, on to the Roseburn Path to Craigleith. Then some quiet roads passng Fettes to Inverleith Park, by the Botanics to St Mark's Park.
From here we'll head along Macdonald Road and join Leith Walk to the bottom where we'll wind our way over cobblestones to The Shore.
After a coffee in one of the cafes we'll take the cyclepath, initially alongside the Water of Leith, then the Warriston Path and Golden Acre Path to the 5-way junction where we'll take the Ferry Road Path over the red bridge on to the Telford Path and Roseburn Path to Russell Road and back through Roseburn Park to the Water of Leith at Murrayfied and Balgreen tramstop.

Leith via Leith walk and back on rhe cycle paths

A mix of cycle/shared paths, cycle lanes, quiet roads, and cobblestones

We'll stop frequently to catch our breath. And have a coffee stop in Leith on The Shore

Helmets recommended Dress appropriately for the weather, layers, gloves, buffs and waterproof. Spare innertube, pump/ puncture repair kit Cash/card for cafe Plan for getting home in case of mechanical breakdown

We especially welcome newbies!

Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion
  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Rosemary FaithRyan

Assistants

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