Water of Leith meander and a Meadows loop

A leisurely cycle enjoying some Spring highlights!

Passing through Roseburn Park, we cycle alongside the Water of Leith to Baird Drive where we'll dismount and push our bikes through the short but delightfully painted Balgreen Tunnel before rejoining the path beside the Water of Leith which we follow all the way to the Visitor Centre. Then there's a short stretch along the Slateford Road cycle lane before we make our way along quiet roads up to the canal towpath. This leads us to Lochrin Basin where we'll make a short loop before heading towards the Meadows and another loop to enjoy the Spring bulbs. Crossing to Bruntsfield Links, we cycle down Leamington Terrace to the Leamington Lift Bridge and just beyond, our planned refreshment stop Cafe Kuba at the Edinburgh Printmakers. There are cycle racks here and both indoor and outdoor seating.
From here it is only a short run via Fountainpark and Sauchiebank back to our start point.

The route is almost all on shared paths and cycle lanes with a couple of short stretches on quiet roads.
Tarmac and/or hard packed gravel. A little on cobblestones.

Bring a bike lock if you have one (we can lock together if necessary), money for the cafe stop if you want to buy anything there - or you can bring your own refreshments and sit in the garden area.

Helmets are recommended.
Ideally, please carry a spare inner tube or two for your bike, any necessary tools (if your wheels are not quick release) and do have a plan to return home with your bike should you be unable to continue for any reason (eg friend/taxi)

Newcomers welcome!