Easy Esk Escape

A 9 mile gentle route from Dalkeith High School to Musselburgh and back, taking the shared path along the Esk and back and then into Dalkeith Country back with a short section of main road to Salters and back to the start.

A 9 mile gentle route from Dalkeith High School to Musselburgh and back via Dalkeith Country Park.

We will be cycling on mainly shared paths and a couple of short section on busier roads. The paths are covered in leaves right now so we will be extra careful. 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 stop at Company Bakery in Musselburgh for refreshments (about 5 miles in). Tables cant be booked so we may need to sit outside so bring layers and also a bike lock if you have one.

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 home. Plus loads of chat.

First-timers welcome!