Balgreen, Roseburn Park and the tram path

This is a lovely short ride taking in a short part of the Water of Leith, around Roseburn Park on the great cycle paths and a wee gentle slope up the tram path followed by a lovely downhill at Carrick Knowe. Back onto the cycle path and along to our finish point at Balgreen Tram stop.

We’ll meet at Balgreen Tram Stop for a quick bike check. Then we’ll head out to the Water of Leith path and the lovely Balgreen Community Garden. We have the option after doing our loop of Roseburn Park to pop over to the Murrayfield Hotel for a quick drink.

This is a gentle ride on a mostly flat, well-surfaced quiet roads and paths. The total length of the ride is around 5 miles. It’s perfect for beginners or anyone who’s not been on a bike for a while or anyone who just fancies some fresh air after a busy day! We really welcome newcomers to our rides. It’s a good idea to bring some water and you may also want to bring a snack if you think your energy levels may need topping up along the way. Wearing a helmet is advisable, though not essential. This ride is suitable for all bike types however road bike riders may be wary of the rougher section of path next to the water of Leith.