Routes in and around Edinburgh

[aberal]

Just back from a pretty good cycle, about 25 miles in total - from Haymarket, out to Roslin (pot of tea in Bovril Johnstons!), then through Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith and back in by Gilmerton, rounded off with a nice stop in the Meadows

If you've made it to Roslin, try the route out through Penicuik and up onto the moors once you're through the town - there's a great ride out to Carlops (or slightly further to West Linton) and then back along the Biggar road.

 

[Niblox]

Edinburgh to North Berwick

Try the run from Edinburgh to North Berwick through Portobello and Musselburgh, and come back to Edinburgh by train, there is one direct to Waverley, great fun.

 

[Maverick Goose]

ISTR they're reopening the line from Edinburgh to Gala next year? Berwick on Tweed and Lockerbie to Melrose are both good rides-Cycling plus magazine have published several routes in the area as well .

 

[HJ]

Not so fast, the Borders rail line main construction will start in 2011, with completion in 2014. It has been a long time coming and we still have to wait a few years yet...

 

[themightyw]

I'm planning to do a 100kish loop with a mate this weekend near Edinburgh. Have never cycled around there, but this route has been suggested: http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Edinburgh_to_Edge_Of_Dunbar_Loop-Cycle-Route-2408.html

Anyone know it? How hilly is the 'inland' part of it?

 

[themightyw]

NB that link does work but it seems to default to a view that doesn't show the route directly. The route proposed is Embra -> Lasswade -> Dalkeith -> follow the B6355 -> Cut across to Dunbar -> Follow the coastal road from Dunbar through North Berwick, Gullane, Musselburgh back to Embra. Not sure whether it's best to do it that way round or the reverse. Any comments appreciated!

 

[HLaB]

NB that link does work but it seems to default to a view that doesn't show the route directly. The route proposed is Embra -> Lasswade -> Dalkeith -> follow the B6355 -> Cut across to Dunbar -> Follow the coastal road from Dunbar through North Berwick, Gullane, Musselburgh back to Embra. Not sure whether it's best to do it that way round or the reverse. Any comments appreciated!

Ah I'm glad its not just me or did I brake the link? From the route you describe on the outward leg to Dunbar its undulating but not too hilly and the return along the coast is flat. The thing about the return along the coast it can be quite exposed and winds are predominantly west to east (but not always). I prefer hills in the wind as you get more cover; so I'd be tempted to do the flat first and hills second but you may prefer the other way.

 

[themightyw]

Ah I'm glad its not just me or did I brake the link? From the route you describe on the outward leg to Dunbar its undulating but not too hilly and the return along the coast is flat. The thing about the return along the coast it can be quite exposed and winds are predominantly west to east (but not always). I prefer hills in the wind as you get more cover; so I'd be tempted to do the flat first and hills second but you may prefer the other way.

Thank you!