Portobello loop from Trinity

An easy-paced ride through parks and along the coast on cycle paths and quiet roads.

We follow paths to St Mark's Park, then make our way via the cycle lanes on MacDonald Road and Brunswick Street to Lochend Park. The Restalrig path leads us to Seafield and along towards Portobello. We'll join the prom for a short way then wend our way through quiet back streets and lanes to almost the far end before turning back westwards cycling all the way along the shore enjoying the sea views.

We repeat a short section to return to Seafield then continue along the Restalrig path to Leith Links and the Shore at Leith where we'll stop for refreshments at one of the cafes there, almost at the end of our ride. The path beside the Water of Leith takes us back along the Warriston path and to our start point.

Usual mantra: helmets are recommended; bring money for the cafe stop if you want to purchase anything or you can bring your own refreshments to enjoy outside (weather permitting!), there are seats overlooking the shore.
Bring a bike lock if you have one (we can lock bikes together if necessary); it's wise to carry a spare inner tube or two for your bike and a plan for getting home in case you are unable to continue for any reason.

This is a gentle ride, a couple of short inclines, a few roads to cross (at lights), mostly on tarmac.

A good start to the year!
No-one will be left behind.