Friday 2nd August 2024 11:45am

Starting from - The bike racks at the Ford's Road carpark in Saughton Park, EH11 3HP

This Edinburgh Breeze Ladies ride is open for anyone to join

  • 10 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike
  • 2 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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EH11 3HP

Leaving Saughton Park, we'll follow the Water of Leith to the visitor centre. After a short section on a road we'll go in to Redhall Park and follow the Water of Leith path to the Colinton Tunnel, where there is a new addition to the mural. We'll retrace our route to the canal and follow this to Sighthill before cycling down Cultins Road and alongside the tram to Balgreen tram stop. We'll head to the Water of Leith near Murrayfield stadium and follow it back to Saughton Park
NB We hope to have a quick coffee break in the cafe in Saughton Park at around 1115, before starting this cycle at around 1145.

A ride of 2 halves. Join me for Part 1 or this, Part 2, or both. Fir this Part 2 we'll start from Saughton Park, visiting the Colinton Tunnel by the Water of Leith then following the Union canal to Sighthill and back by the tram path.

Mostly shared paths, and short sections of road

We'll stop for a breather and to hydrate a few times. Coffee stop at the start in Saughton Park

Helmets highly recommended At least one spare inner tube and pump A drink Clothing suitable for the weather Cash/payment card Means of getting home in case of mechanical failure

We never leave anyone behind

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Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

Profile photo for Rosemary FaithRyan
  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion
  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Rosemary FaithRyan

Assistants

  • Profile photo for Julie Matthews
    • Ride Leader

      Ride Leader
    • Breeze Champion

      Breeze Champion
    • Community Groups Volunteer

      Community Groups Volunteer
    Julie Matthews

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