Cousland, Carberry and the Country Park

This ride starts at Dalkeith High School and goes south up the old A68, past Fordel and over to Cousland, then we head north down past Carberry and loop round Whitecraigs to Smeaton where we will go into Dalkeith Country Park for coffee and then return to the start.

This ride starts at Dalkeith High School and goes south east over to Cousland, then north down past Carberry and loop round Whitecraigs to Smeaton into Dalkeith Country Park for coffee and then return to the start.

This is a mix of roads (a couple busier than others) and also a quiet single lane road within Dalkeith Country Park where we will likely pass walkers, dogs and horses, maybe tiny humans on balance bikes, so please stay safe and keep other users safe. The route is 10 miles with 600' of elevation.

We will stop for coffee towards the end of the ride within Dalkeith Country Park

Please bring the following with you: Bike in good and safe working order and well maintained, a helmet, spare inner-tube / puncture repair kit, a bike lock if you have one, layers (including a waterproof incase of rain), card or cash payment if you want to buy anything at our café stop. We don't leave anyone behind but if you find yourself in a position of being unable to continue with the ride for any reason, for example in the event of a puncture / mechanical that cannot be fixed at the roadside, then you need a plan for getting back home. And of course you will need a water bottle or two, some snacks just incase we dont stop for coffee (for what ever reason) and loads of chat!

First-timers welcome!