Carrington Circle Reversed

A 17 mile moderate cycle in Midlothian starting at Dalkeith Campus High School and taking the shared path to Bonnyrigg and then on to Cockpen Road down to the roundabout and then picking the Upper Dalhousie Road to Carrington on quieter roads, through Thornton Farm to Rosewell and then back by the shared paths to the start.
This is the Carrington Circle that we did a few weeks ago in reverse.
Suitable for road, hybrid, gravel, ebikes or mountain bikes.

A 17 mile moderate cycle in Midlothian starting at Dalkeith Campus High School and taking the shared path to Bonnyrigg to Cockpen Road, down to the roundabout and then picking the Upper Dalhousie Road to Carrington on quieter roads, through Thornton Farm to Rosewell and then back by the shared paths to the start.

We will be cycling on a mix of shared paths, quieter roads and a short section on a busy road. On the shared paths we will likely pass walkers, dogs and horses and maybe tiny humans on balance bikes, so please stay safe and keep other users safe.

We will have a quick stop for coffee on the way back at Stop, Sip and Go.

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!